Project Coordinator AOC

A NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION FOR HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE

Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Jerusalem
Closing Date: 3/11/2011

The Welfare Association (WA) is an independent non-profit organization established in 1983 to provide development and humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in the West Bank including Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip, 1948 Areas, and the Palestinian communities in Lebanon.
Welfare Association is seeking a Projects Coordinator for a fixed term (18 months) to follow up on
projects in the Jerusalem area.

The Project Coordinator will report to the Jerusalem Programs Director.

Responsibilities & Duties:
In accordance with established WA policy & regulations:
Provide overall support to the Arab Orphan Committee (AOC) in an effective manner to implement the “Comprehensive Development of the Industrial Secondary School of AOC, Jerusalem” Project and other projects as requested by the Jerusalem Programs Unit Director.

1)Technical Responsibilities:
-Prepare and follow on the execution of project’s action plan
-Ensure efficient and timely delivery of ongoing project milestones
-Assure that all of the activities are implemented in line with project’s objective and targets and in accordance to WA and the donor rules and regulations
-Coordinates with various technical teams involved in the project and managing third party contractors and service providers
-Resolving emerging operational issues as they arise and proposing solutions and amendment to implementation plans and agreement
-Reporting on impediment to the project implementation and developing mitigation plan if needed
-Other duties as requested

Experience and Academic Qualifications:
1-University degree in one main filed of Engineering (Civil, Electrical, mechanical, Electro-
 mechanical….. etc.)
2-At least 5 year of professional experience in working in the Palestinian TVET sector
3-Demonstrated excellent project management skills and experiences
4-Fluency in English and Arabic (oral and written )
5-Ability to work within interdisciplinary teams
6-Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skill
7-General computer literacy and Engineering related Application in specific

To apply for this position:
Applicants, holding Jerusalem ID card or having unhindered access to Jerusalem, should send their CV, bio data and a cover letter that includes justification of interest in this post to the following email address: [email protected] Subject: Project Coordinator AOC
Welfare Association is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.