Project Coordinator, Education

The Welfare Association (WA), a leading agency supporting Palestinian development and relief efforts, is seeking dynamic leaders and team builders with excellent conceptual, analytical and organizational skills for the following position:

Project Coordinator, Education - Jerusalem ID
Duration 2 years. Reports to Senior Programs Manager.

Specific Responsibilities & Required Education and Experience:
-Supervise the implementation of project activities targeting the education sector in Jerusalem.
-BA Education, or related field.
-Three years experience in development and management of assistance and development projects preferably in the education field.

Main Responsibilities for the above Two posts:
-Liaise and coordinate beneficiary organizations.
-Keep record and tracking of all of the events implemented through the projects
-Receive technical and financial reports from beneficiaries and following up on issues needing further clarifications or additional supporting documents.
-Report on impediments to program implementation plans and developing mitigation plans.
-Keep orderly filing of information and program / project documentation.
-Assist in resolving any emerging operational problems arising at the program and project level, and proposing solutions and amendments to implementation plans and agreements as needed.
-Monitor / Follow up implementation progress to ensure the achievement of program / project deliverables in a quantitative, qualitative, and timely fashion.

General Required Skills for the post:
1-Good project management skills.
2-Reports writing.
3-Fluency in Arabic and English languages.
4-Excellent computer skills (MS-Office, MS-Project, and Internet Applications).
5-Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English and Arabic.
6-Valid Driving License.

To apply for this position: Applicants should send their CV, and a cover letter that includes justification of interest in any of the above posts to the following email address:

no later than April 7th, 2011.
Applicants shall specify the position title they are willing to apply for.
Welfare Association is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.