Project Coordinator Cash‐for‐Internship

 

Catholic Relief Services is an international aid agency and has been present in the Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza since 1961. The CRS JWBG country program currently supports development/relief programs and activities in the sectors of civil society, humanitarian assistance, youth development, education, and peace & justice. For further information about CRS, please visit: www.crs.org.
CRS is seeking highly qualified candidates for the following position:

Position Title: Project Coordinator – Cash‐for‐Internship
Reports to: Assistant Project Officer for Cash for Work/Internship
Locations: Gaza Field Office

Job Summary:
The Project Coordinator (PC) will assist in the implementation of a subsidized internship program, working closely with local CBOs throughout the Gaza Strip. The PC will coordinate the implementation of project activities in Gaza, as a component of the USAID funded Palestinian Community Assistance Program. The PC will be expected to work closely and collaboratively with local partners, help in the objective and fair selection of interns, assist with the management of the database system, interact and make arrangements with businesses, universities, and vocational schools. The PC will work closely with the other members of the team, and will report to the Project Officer in a timely and accurate manner.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

CRS will be looking for candidates who have:
1) BA degree in business administration, marketing, economics,engineering and other relevant areas of study. Preference will be given to those with a Master's degree.
2) A minimum of two years experience in humanitarian/development work in the Gaza Strip, with experience in community mobilization, organization and mediation among local actor using participatory methods.
3)Strong language and reporting skills in both written and oral English and Arabic are essential.
4) Good communication and interpersonal skills.
5) Strong Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and Excel .
6) Basic knowledge of USG‐funded programs is preferable.
7) Previous experience with INGOs is an advantage.
8) Reliable and trustworthy, with a strong work ethic.

Interested candidates with relevant education and experience are encouraged to send their CV and a cover letter by email to [email protected] and must indicate the position title and location within the subject line of the email to which they are applying (i.e. Project Coordinator – Cash‐for‐Internship) no later than Monday, January 23, 2012.