Program Coordinator Industry Sectors

 

Position Title: Program Coordinator Industry Sectors
Position Type:Regular Employment -full Time
Location:Gaza Office
Duration:5 Months
Department:Economic Development

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 and Gaza City offices that implement programs throughout the Palestinian territories.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Mercy Corps has implemented private sector development programs in Palestinian Occupied Territories since 2006. Mercy Corps new business development program, an integral part of the overall Palestinian Community Assistance Program (PCAP) funded by USAID, aims to contribute to the expansion and development of the knowledge-based economy in Palestine. The program is implemented in the Gaza Strip through and in cooperation with local partners that have relevant experience in economic and private sector development.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1-Assist the MC Economic Development team in implementing its program, with particular focus on Vocational Training and Job Placement in the construction trades.
2-Contribute to the Economic Development team’s work plans, learning activities, discussions and evaluations.
3-Conduct field visits, phone contacts, and other monitoring functions to ensure that trainees are receiving full and satisfactory preparation for their employment.
4-Prepare and submit timely, complete administrative, attendance, monitoring and financial reporting to the Program Officer and to MC’s departments as required to document the activities and ensure timely payment of MC beneficiaries.  Assist the Program Officer to complete all other project documentation, as required.
5-Work with flexibility to manage and meet the needs of MC’s beneficiaries and partners through classroom, workshop and job-placement activities.   
6-Carry out spot-checks, audit vocational courses, visit workplaces, listen and respond to issues as they arise.
7-Keep the Program Officer and Senior Management informed of any matters which might affect the success of the activity.
8-Work if required beyond normal office hours, without additional compensation
9-Conduct him / herself professionally and personally so as to bring credit to Mercy Corps, and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Whenever applicable, the Program Officer will be responsible for directing the works of Program Coordinator(s) to best meet objectives.

ACCOUNTABILITY
REPORTS DIRECTLY To:  Program Officer-Industry Sector
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Programs Director, Economic Development team, Admin, Finance and Procurement staff, DM&E department.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
1-University degree in Civil or architecture engineering, any relevant engineering background.
2-At least 2 years of relevant experience, in vocational training or industry.  Private sector experience will be valued as highly as development work.
3-Understanding of the social, political, and economic context of Gaza, with knowledge of Gaza’s employment issues.
4-Strong writing and communications skills in both Arabic and English.
5-Strong computer skills.

SUCCESS FACTORS:
1-Excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills, with strong personality.
2-Excellent planning and administration skills.
3-Initiative, self-reliant while enjoying and contributing to a team.
4-Excellent time and organizational management skills.
5-Excellent ability to work under pressure and balance competing demands.


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 Sunday, January 22, 2012.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate in the email subject; Program Coordinator Industry Sectors.
No application will be accepted if the email subject is not mentioned in the email subject line.
Please apply separate application for each position you are interested in.