Tech Unit Program Coordinator - Gaza Sky Geeks

REPOSTED- Tech Unit Program Coordinator - Gaza Sky Geeks

Location: Ramallah, with frequent travel.

Position Status: Full-time, Regular employment

Salary Level: 3A

Duration: One year with possibility of extension

Department: Programs, GSG

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long-term impact.

The Program / Department / Team (Program / Department Summary)

Gaza Sky Geeks, established in 2011 by Mercy Corps with support from Google, is Palestine’s leading tech hub that trains, nurtures, and supports emerging tech talent to create a sustainable and inclusive digital job market in Palestine.  With 10 years of experience training globally recognized tech talent.

About Gaza Sky Geeks

Gaza Sky Geeks trains Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank to become world-class software engineers, online freelancers, and startup founders to help them earn significant incomes, grow into effective tech leaders, and accelerate the Palestinian tech ecosystem and economy. In 2017, we launched Palestine’s first full-stack coding bootcamp, with a second campus opening in the West Bank in November. In early 2018, we launched a Digital to build a pipeline of commercial work from international clients to begin to hire our developers to build their products or join their engineering teams. 

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Tech Unit Program Coordinator will provide programmatic and administrative support for Mercy Corps Programs, primarily relating to Gaza Sky Geeks (GSG) expansion activities, in the West Bank. The PC will work with a network of local and multinational partners and stakeholders on issues concerning youth training, employability, capacity building, and economic development. The PC will work closely with the Program officer and GSG Vertical Leads on all aspects of the program and provide effective and efficient support to ensure smooth implementation including programmatic, administrative, logistical and procurement support, information gathering, and organizing training. The PC will work to ensure data quality, including data collection, data entry, and sound filing and documentation of program records for participants and activities. The PC will collect, analyze and report on monitoring and evaluation data, and prepare scopes of works as requested.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support WB technical community strategy implementation including Technical boot camps, Technical training, and Self-study group offerings.
• Lead on the technical offerings implementation, quality assurance of delivery, and ensure the GSG community values and MC standards are implemented.
• Prepare budget estimates for technical activities.
• Work closely with the WB Tech Unit Officer on building a local talent pool for the program activities (speakers, alumni, consultants, trainers).
• Prepare scopes of work with contractors, including companies, consultants, and organizations, and work with the procurement team on the program needs.
• Prepare payment requests and financial documents for related program activities.
• Collect, and report on monitoring and evaluation data and maintain relevant program files.
• Report on the events and activities of the Tech Unit.
• Prepare logistic documents needed for the finance and procurement team.
• Liaises and coordinates with MC and GSG departments (including logistics and Admin).
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Travel to various parts of the West Bank for activities support and follow-up (including staying in locations overnight if needed)
• Follow up with the social media team on highlighting the program's expansion in the WB.
• Research information as required for program development and delivery.
• Act as technical writers for documents as needed.
• Demonstrate teamwork spirit and a proactive attitude in accomplishing and delivering tasks.
• Absorb and quickly learn project details and operations/ procedures and provide ideas for improvements and enhancements when possible.
• Engage in developing and implementing partnership strategies that support programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Gaza Sky Geeks WB Tech Unit Officer .

Works Directly With: GSG Program Team in West Bank and Gaza. Including Gaza Sky Geeks Director, Mercy Corps Administrative, Finance and Procurement teams in Jerusalem and Ramallah .

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Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• University degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or any related field.
• 2-3 years of work experience in a relevant field. Experience in information management, administration or a highly organized role in other fields will be of value.
• Up to date knowledge of technical and IT industry developments.
• Exposure to the WB tech ecosystem players , having technical people network.
• Have analytical skills, experience, and good judgment to recommend and propose informed suggestions relative to project activities.
• Understanding the differences between the social, political, and economic contexts of Palestinian communities, and a talent for communications with people across all levels of society.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Proficiency in MS Office and google suite.
• Experience or familiarity in technical development is a plus.

Success Factors

• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with a strong personality.
• Excellent planning and administration skills.
• Excellent ability to work under pressure and carry out multiple tasks
• Friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
• Proactive, practical that always prioritizes outcomes, not just inputs
• Ability to present MC-GSG in the ecosystem, conferences.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we encounter through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online HERE no later than Tuesday 30 July 2024.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.