Program Coordinator

Mercy Corps,a non-profit ,non-governmental international Humanitarian and development organization,in partnership with Palestinian Paralympic Committee (PPC),is implementing a two-year program aimed at empowering yuoth with disabilites (YWD) to affect positive changes through quality sport programs,increased capacity of PPC and sport clubs,and advocacy for the rights of persons with disability (PWD).
Mercy Corps is currently recruiting for the following position based in its Gaza office :

Duration :12 months with possiblity of extensions.
 

Main Responsibilities :
The Program Coordinator will ensure timely coordination between PPC,PWD sport clubs,local stackholder groups,and Mercy Corps for effective implementation of the program .s/he will work with stackholders to identify and provide the international sport classification for 100 YWD in Gaza interested in sport,and will assist in organizing sport competitions and events.S/he will be responsible for selecting and organizing training on leadership and PWD rights for 25 PWD .The Program Coordinator will closely work with Mercy Corps' Financial ,administrative,procurement and other program teams to ensure compliance with Mercy Corps and donor regulations and timly program implementation.S/he will be responsible for maintainingrelevant program ,monitoring and evaluation files and documents.

Qualifications :
1-A Bachelor's Degree in management ,social sceinces or any other related field.
2- Prior working experience in youth development programs,with a focus on youth with disabilities,and or sports.
3- Strong computer skills and profeciency in using computer applications.
4-Understanding of development assistance field,including international non-governmental organizations and funding agencies regulations.
5-Good written and verbal communication skills in the English and Arabic languages.
6-Ability to handle multiple tasks in an effective and efficient manner ,and good attentionto details.
7-Applicants must be able to work independently as well as in teams.
8-Strong analytical ,communication ,organizational and interpersonal skills.
9-Ability to generate reports and coordinate meetings and workshops.
10-Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectivly with program staff and partners.
11-Possession of a valid driving liciense is desired.
 

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a one page cover letter and their CV by email to :
[email protected] ,no later than January 18,2010
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.