Project Coordinator

The Palestine Liberation Organization, for the benefit of the Palestinian Authority has applied for financing from the World Bank, International Development Association toward the cost of the Palestinian Market Development Project (the Project) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The Ministry of National Economy (MoNE) is the implementing agency for this project. A Project Implementation Unit (PIU) will be established within MoNE and will be
composed of civil servants and consultants in various fields to manage the overall implementation of the project. MoNE is considering the appointment of qualified Project
Coordinator, Procurement Specialist, Financial Management Specialist and Administrative Assistant for the PIU.

Main tasks:
-Ensuring adherence to the provisions of the Grant Agreement;
-Monitoring and evaluating project activities and ensuring their coordination and integration with the relevant stakeholders
-Following up on Project implementation plans and activities to ensure achieving intended results according to the plans.
-Preparing quarterly project progress reports (technical, financial and procurement) with inputs from the implementing entities represented in the Technical Committee;
-Ensuring maintenance of Project accounts and timely preparation of interim evaluations and financial statements in coordination with implementing entities;
-Consolidating an Annual Report after the end of the fiscal year, summarizing the major outputs of the Project;
-Performing other duties as may be assigned by the PIU Chief.

Key Qualifications:
-BA in business administration , Industrial Engineering or any related field, Master degree is a plus
-At least 4 years of relevant experience in managing donor-financed projects
-Knowledge of World Bank fiduciary procedures- procurement and financial management is a plus.
-Strong supervisory, interpersonal and staff support skills.
-Fluency in English and excellent report writing.

The consultants will be housed within MONE headquarters in Ramallah. The duration of the assignment is one year on a full-time basis, extendable to the full length of the project (4 years). The expected start date for the positions is May 1, 2012.
An individual Consultant shall be selected for each of the above-mentioned posts in accordance with the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011.

Interested individual consultants are requested to send their CVs by email to:

or hand it personally to the Minister’s office at the ministry to (Mr. Ashraf Dery), by maximum April 1st 2012; COB at 3:00 PM.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, and the ministry guarantees confidentiality of applications.