Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator – Al Bireh Cultural Club
 

About IREX:

IREX is an international non-profit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. In the West Bank, IREX is implementing the Partnerships with Youth (PWY) program, which aims to provide Palestinian youth with increased opportunities to realize their potential to effectively contribute to social and economic development in their communities. The PWY program works to achieve this objective through local youth-serving organizations in the West Bank. 

PWY’s local partners expand educational and leadership opportunities for Palestinian youth age 14-29 throughout the West Bank to develop their personal and technical skills, and to increase their engagement in their communities. The partners offer training and other activities in areas such as leadership, media, ICT, employability, and sports and cultural activities. IREX will work closely with Al Bireh Cultural Club to offer these training opportunities to youth in Ramallah and Al Bireh and seeks a strong candidate to serve as the Program Coordinator and help take the lead in this endeavor.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Program Coordinator will manage all activities at Al Bireh Cultural Club and will report to and work closely with the club’s board members. The Program Coordinator will also receive support and coaching from PWY staff to ensure s/he will be able to introduce and manage new training programs and activities, and to supervise a team of trainers, volunteers, and youth interns. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:

-    Develop a work plan of activities; oversee implementation of programs and interventions for the club related to four target areas: leadership, media, ICT, and employability.
-    Maintain a database of youth beneficiaries, and prepare biweekly and monthly reports.
-    Develop and implement a strategic plan in cooperation with the club’s board members and with full engagement of the youth in the district.
-    Work with the club’s board members to build the institutional capacity of the club and ensure adequate management systems are in place. Implement new or improve existing policies, processes, and procedures related to organizational and financial management of the club.
-    Identify and network with potential partners in the public and private sectors at the local, governorate, and national levels, and lead the club’s efforts in fundraising and resource mobilization.
-    Represent the Al Bireh Cultural Club at all events and activities, create communications products, and ensure media visibility of the club.
-    Other duties as assigned by the club’s board members that contribute to the overall success of Al Bireh Cultural Club and its ability to provide programs to youth in the district.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Candidates should have a university degree in a relevant field and a minimum of two to five years of progressive experience in areas related to youth education, development, and empowerment. Candidates should have demonstrated capabilities and skills as follows:

-    Knowledge of youth development and youth-serving organizations (YSOs) in the West Bank and Jerusalem.
-    Two-five years of experience in managing and providing support to youth groups or implementing youth programs.
-    Demonstrated expertise in program management, ability to prepare and manage work plans, and experience planning strategically and creatively to meet specified objectives.
-    Ability to manage multiple programs at once.
-    Ability to supervise several staff members, interns, and technical consultants.
-    Experience with reporting, communications, and outreach and networking.
-    Strong written and verbal communications skills and ability to present effectively the club’s profile and programming.
-    Ability to work productively as part of a team.
-    English and Arabic language skills required.

To apply please send your CV along with a cover letter and names of three references to
 

[email protected]

by 5:00 pm on July 16, 2017. In the subject line please write Program Coordinator Al Bireh Cultural Club.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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