CFW Program Coordinator

Postion Title:Cash for Work Program Coordinator
Postion Type:Regular Employment -full Time
Location:Gaza Office
Duration:One Year with possibility of extension.
Department:Cash for Work

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
Mercy Corps (MC) is a non-profit, non-aligned, secular non-governmental (NGO) humanitarian relief and development organization, registered in the United States and Scotland with offices in more than 40 countries around the world, including the West Bank and Gaza, where the organization has been active in implementing relief and development programs for nearly a decade.  Mercy Corps ‘West Bank and Gaza’ has staff based in East Jerusalem, Ramallah and Gaza City offices that implement programs throughout the Palestinian territories.


GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Mercy Corps has implemented Cash for Work programs in Gaza for over five years with funding from a range of donors. Mercy Corps new Cash for Work project which aims to provide temporary employment opportunities to individuals from vulnerable families, and also the provision of much needed services to the broader community such as renovation and beautification for public facilities beside helping farmers and fishermen. The project will be implemented throughout the Gaza Strip, with assistance of relevant community organizations.

The Program Coordinator will work directly with the Project Officer and Program Manager to ensure timely coordination between community organizations and other local stakeholder groups for effective implementation of the project and to perform the essential job functions including all necessary actions of supervisory responsibilities.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1-Supervise work group leaders and oversee the day to day efforts of work groups in order to ensure the work is done in a systemic way and according to plans and specifications
2-Conduct daily field visits to all ongoing work project-sites.
3-Certification of time sheets of workers as prepared by group leaders and the finalization of monthly worker payroll 
4-Assist in the formation of Community Committees (CC)
5-Develop and maintain good relation with Community committees.
6-Work closely with CCs to identify suitable work projects / activities to be implemented. 
7-Work closely with Program Officer on scheduling of materials and labor for each work project
8-Work closely and cooperatively with other MC program staff, local partner NGOs and CCs.
9-Implement projects as planned according to developed schedules and timelines.
10-Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports of the project activities.
11-Assist in the evaluation of the project.
12-Prepare worker lists and check them properly
13-Assist in planning baseline surveys and collecting baseline data
14-Performance of work beyond normal office hours as required, without additional compensation.
15-Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
16-Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

The Program Coordinator does not have supervisory responsibilities.

ACCOUNTABILITY
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Program Officer and Program Manager
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH:  Other Program Coordinators, Social Workers, Storekeepers, HR, DM&E, Admin, Finance and Procurement staff

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
1-University degree in social sciences, development studies, project management, or other related field.
2-At least two-three years of relevant work experience.
3-Understanding of the social, political, and economic context of Palestinian territories, especially in the Gaza Strip.
4-Good writing skills in English and Arabic.
5-Proficiency in MS Office.

SUCCESS FACTORS:
1-Excellent communication and coordination skills, with strong personality.
2-Excellent planning and administration skills.
3-Initiative, self-reliant and cooperative.
4-Excellent time and organizational management skills.
5-Excellent ability to work under pressure and carry out multiple tasks.

 
Qualified persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a one page cover letter and their CV by e-mail to”

no later than Saturday, June 25, 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate in the email subject; CFW Program Coordinator.
No application will be accepted if the email subject is not mentioned in the email subject line.
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