Project Coordinator

Arab American University-Jenin has received a Grant from the Quality Improvement Fund (QIF) –
Ministry of Education and Higher Education, funded by the World Bank for the project titled: «Mathematics Pre-service Teacher Education Development». The Grant aims at improving the quality and relevance of present Math education programs at Palestinian TEI’s at, the Arab American University- Jenin Islamic University Gaza, Al-Quds University, and Al Quds Open University.

Assignment Objective
Arab American University-Jenin is considering the selection of a highly-qualified Project Coordinator
to be part of the administrative staff responsible for the overall implementation and coordination
of all Project activities under the supervision of the Project Director and the Steering Committee.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities
1-Ensure the successful implementation and quality outputs of the Project through coordinating the
implementation of all the activities in the project’s implementation plan and providing adequate
follow up and supervision of the work.
2-Leading the project team and ensuring team coherence and motivation.
3-Evaluation and monitoring of project progress at all stages of the project.
4-Managing project internal and external communication including preparation of progress reports,
drafting letters, emails, meeting minutes, etc.
5-Preparing quarterly progress reports as required
6-Supervising and modifying the project action plan whenever needed.
7-Preparing, managing & coordinating all procurement & financial issues related to the project in
close coordination with the admin. & financial assistant to insure its compatibility with the grant
agreement & the donor’s guidelines.
8-Performing other duties as assigned by the steering committee and in line with scope of responsibilities.

Qualifications & Skills:
1-Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in Education or any other related field – A Master
degree is an asset.
2-Minimum of two years of professional experience in coordinating similar projects.
3-Excellent communication and networking skills.
4-Excellent reporting and formal writing skills in both English and Arabic.
5-Excellent technical, interpersonal and administrative skills.
6-Budgeting and Computer Skills.

Place of Work: Arab American University-Jenin
Time Frame: The duration of the assignment is 22 months, the consultant shall work 8 hours per
day 5 days per week.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their current CV to Project Director, Dr. Rola Jadallah, at [email protected] by Thursday, March 10, 2011