Project Coordinator

The East Jerusalem YMCA Rehabilitation Program is a non-governmental, non-profit organization established in 1989 to offer quality rehabilitative services to persons who have physical disabilities, are injured and/or traumatized as a result of political violence.

The East Jerusalem YMCA Rehabilitation Program is seeking a

for the implementation of a three-year project entitled “Social and Economic Inclusion of People with Disability in the Middle East” which will be carried out in partnership with Christian Aid/ UK and funded by EC (European Commission).

Key Responsibilities:
-Coordinates and oversees project management functions, including human resources, finance, and logistics support, under the direct supervision of the Director of the East Jerusalem YMCA Rehabilitation Program.
-Provides effective logistic, financial and management support to the project.
-Supervises and coordinates timely and efficient implementation of all project activities.
-Works closely with project field staff to develop implementation plans, worksheets, and reports.
-Contributes to the coordination efforts of the staff with the relevant bodies at the project implementation locations.
-Pays field visits to the project implementation locations.
-Responsible on organizing and facilitating the workshops and meetings related to the project all over the districts of West Bank.
-Conducts monitoring visits for on going activities and submits progress reports.
-Ensures proper, professional, documented and clear communication with the project staff regarding all aspects of the project activities.
-Coordinates staff work with the private sector, public sector and other bodies relevant to the project.
-Develops partnerships with main stakeholders.
-Liaises with Christian Aid/ UK and keeps them updated about work progress and implementation plans.
-Coordinates with the YMCA Rehabilitation Program’s Programmer to ensure that data is collected accurately and properly through the YMCA Rehabilitation Program’s database and effectively uses the data in reporting and presentations.
-Ensures that project activities and purchases are implemented in accordance with EC rules and regulations.
-Ensures that EC visibility rules and procedures are respected and implemented properly.
-Ensures that the project is implemented in accordance with the MoU signed between the East Jerusalem YMCA Rehabilitation Program and Christian Aid.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Human Rights Studies, or relevant fields (Masters Degree is an asset).
-Proven experience in working with NGOs (Experience in work related to rehabilitation and persons with disability is an asset).
-Demonstrated experience in project management: planning, monitoring and evaluation.
-Arabic mother tongue, verbal and written, and fluent English is essential.
-Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
-Accurate and detailed-oriented personality.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-Excellent writing skills.
-Proven experience in building cooperative relationships.
-Ability to work under pressure.
-Ability to work at Beit-Sahour office.
-Readiness to pay field visits and attend workshops and meetings related to the project all over the districts of West Bank.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and CV no later than Friday 23rd of March, 2012, until 12:00 p.m. to the following e-mail address: [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest, but regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted
and interviewed.
Applications which do not meet the specified minimum requirements, or are received after the closing date, will not be eligible.
N.B.
Persons with Disabilities are very much welcomed to apply for this position.