Project Coordinator

The Palestine Information Technology Association of Companies (PITA), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of “Project Coordinator”.

Background on PITA

Palestinian Information Technology Association of Companies – PITA is the voice of the ICT sector in Palestine. It has more than 150-member companies working in different ICT sectors such as software and outsourcing sector, hardware sector, training and consultancy sector, Internet and telecommunications sectors.

PITA is the reference and representative association of private ICT sector. PITA was founded in 1999 by a group of Palestinian entrepreneurs as a non-profit organization to advance the interests and positive societal impact of Palestine’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. A new generation of forward-thinking entrepreneurs with a heritage that takes them back thousands of years in history is bringing together profound change to the technology and startup landscape. Having the vision towards “A nation nurturing innovation and contributing to world knowledge” and the mission “To lead the ICT sector towards an innovation-based economy”.

Position Profile

The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the project, where he/she will be responsible for supervising the implementation of the project and its activities along with the project consortium.

Reporting Line: The Project Coordinator will work in cooperation with the project’s team in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and report to the General manager, and steering committee.

Main duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ensure direct implementation and supervision of the project:

1. Be responsible for the implementation of project’s activities and financial management.
2. Monitor activity implementation progress and ensuring quality bi-monthly and annual narrative reporting.
3. Monitor project expenditure and adherence to contracts/agreements established with project partners and counterparts on project implementation.
4. Support project staff in activity planning and strengthen the implementation including ensuring effective MEAL framework.
5. In consultation with related project members, lead the planning and implementation of training, regular field visits, workshops, study tours and facilitate workshops, discussions and consultations with partners and stakeholders, attend trainings, one-on-one coaching or mentorship.
6. Work with implementing partner staff to collect and compile all available data and information on the progress, key threats, and issues related to project and present field data gathered for further analysis and for MEAL and communications’ products.
7. Provide project staff with technical information related to the development of project field activities and approaches.
8. Perform administrative tasks such as support finance and logistics (e.g. financial documentation, procurement, visits, travels, etc.) for the project, provide translation and interpretation when required, maintain project filling system to be applied and followed by all project staff (MIS).
9. Develop and maintain database of all technical reports, presentation, maps, data and information, pictures produced by the project as well as list of organizations and related stakeholders working in related fields, related products, etc.
10. Promote organization’s presence in the community by attending meetings, workshops and related field activities alongside partners.
11. Provide input on communications products, materials, and campaigns to ensure accurate information of the project when required.
12. Prepare and follow-up required to produce technical reports and assessments, and protection from violence.
13. Support field management and leading the collection of all needed evidencing documents for outputs and outcomes claims.
14. Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the general manger

• Coordination and external relations of the project:

1. Identify local (implementing) partners, training institutions, Local Service Providers and trainers.
2. Engage local institutions and enterprises in technical training relevant for training and IT sector.
3. Matching trained youth with career opportunities (internships, job placements).
4. Engage and maintain key partnerships and collaboration modalities.
5. Integrating project components with technical institutes/farmer field schools/business development service providers.
6. Support internship placements with companies.
7. Support opportunity mapping to match trained youth with private sector job opportunities.
8. Identify opportunities for youth-led businesses in IT sector.
9. Advise on (criteria and mechanisms for) selection of youth.

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Development, Social sciences and Humanities, or any other relevant field.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant work experience in development projects (Experience with INGOs is a plus).

• Experience with program assessment, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation processes.

• Experience in implementing MEAL plans, data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of aspects of field work and coordination with project members.
• Ability to develop relationships with a variety of different people and organizations.

• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent facilitation and management skills.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Good in time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Good experience in data gathering techniques and presentation.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully translating data and findings into activity recommendations;
• Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic language skills; ability to write clearly and concisely about complex issues.
• Excellent Report writing skills in English.
• Good understanding of partnership building and engagement strategies.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint…).

Interested candidates are requested to send the followings:

1. Their CV.
2. Letter of Motivation.
3. Three professional references
4. must be submitted in English to the following address: [email protected] no later than 23/8/2023- Time: 16:00 PM.

Please indicate the Position Title in the email subject line. Any deficiency in the application will NOT be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.