Project Coordinator

Working efficiently, effectively and in a spirit of partnership, we support people and societies in
developing, transition and industrialised countries in shaping their own futures and improving living
conditions. This is what the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is all
about. Established on 1 January 2011, it brings together under one roof the long-standing expertise
of the Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst (DED) GmbH (German development service), the Deutsche
Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German technical cooperation) and
InWEnt – Capacity Building International, Germany. As a federally owned enterprise, we support the
German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We are also engaged in international education work around the globe.

Open Regional Fund for MENA (ORF-Mena) Is looking for a

Responsibilities and tasks include but are not limited to:
-Coordination with and support to the MENIT Steering Committee
-Provide logistic and technical support for Steering Committee activities
-Produce project reports and updates for Committee approval and subsequent submission to GIZ ORF
-Provide advice and support on fundraising and sustainability efforts
-Assist Committee in ensuring transparency and information sharing with all MENIT members
-Support Theme Groups
-Advise Theme Groups during proposal development process
-Compile, review and circulate proposals for assessment by Steering Committee
-Monitor Theme Group activities to ensure that they are on track with intended results and milestones
-Provide support to Theme Groups as needed in identifying consultants, organising meetings and other activities
-Provide guidance to Theme Groups in developing plans to present and disseminate their results
-As part of Regional Workshop planning team, provide input into workshop agenda, invite speakers and supervise logistic preparations.
-Manage MENIT website
-Daily monitoring of site for new members and other new information uploaded
-Keep website updated with MENIT news, links, through keeping up to date on related sites and encouraging members to actively engage with the site
-Explore potential and, if deemed worthwhile, develop plan for using other social media for promoting MENIT (Linkedin, Facebook, etc.)
-Providing guidance for development and content of MENIT website
-Renew and keep updated MENIT database, including promotion and encouraging new members to join MENIT
-Other tasks as designated by the Project Advisor and Project Manager

Required qualifications:
-BA/BSc, preferably in education or related field.
-3-5 years experience working in education sector: teacher training, teaching at any educational level, school management, education reform or education project management.
-High-level project management, communication and networking skills.
-Experience with website administration and social media
-Preferably native Arabic speaker, fluent written and spoken English is required.
-Ability to travel to MENIT member countries: Lebanon, Syria and Jordan. Ability to travel to Palestine
as well would be an advantage.
-Desirable: experience with social media and setting up professional networks.

Assignment:
The engagement will be up to 10 working days per month, starting from 1 April 2012.
The coordinator can be based in any country of MENIT membership (Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon), but must have the ability to travel frequently to Jordan. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Jordan as most MENIT activities take place here.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer, and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.
Please send your CV (indicating at least two references) along with a cover letter by e-mail to
 

not later than 15.03.2012 at 3pm.