Project Coordinator

AMIDEAST, an international non-profit organization in the West Bank and Gaza, is seeking qualified candidates for a short-term (10-month) program based in Ramallah to begin November 1, 2011. The program aims to provide specific skills training to Palestinian youth in the West Bank followed by opportunities for youth to apply their new skills in proposing, organizing, and implementing projects in their communities. 

The Project Coordinator provides support to the overall management of the project, and will supervise implementation and ensure the project meets its goals.  Their responsibilities will also include directly oversee project accounting, monitoring and evaluation, as well as office systems in the project office.

Qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:
-An undergraduate degree in education or related social sciences;
-At least three years of relevant experience;
-Exceptional written and spoken English and fluent Arabic; ability to perform oral presentations in either language;
-Organized, conscientious, and detail-oriented;
-Excellent communication and organizational skills;
-Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team;
-Ability to multi-task in a busy workplace environment;
-Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and be self-directed and motivated;
-Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required; familiarity with online and social media programs and tools strongly preferred but not required

Interested persons are invited to fax or email a cover letter listing the position they are interested in and explaining why they are interested in applying, along with a detailed C.V. and three references, to 02-240-8017 or [email protected] no later than October 15, 2011. Late applications will not be considered. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please.