Project Coordinator - Fakhoora Project

Job ID/Title :Project Coordinator - Fakhoora Project
Category :Governance and Poverty Reduction
Brand :UNDP
Application Deadline :13-Sep-11
Duty Station :Ramallah
Duration of Initial Contract :One year
Expected Duration of Assignment : 4 years

Background:
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Manger and the Team Leader for the Poverty Reduction unit, the Project Coordinator in Ramallah analyzes political, educational, social and economic trends and participates in the implementation of the project activities within project portfolios.
The Project Coordinator in Ramallah will lead the implementation of the project components with the support staff and works in close collaboration with the Programme Manager and the Project Team to develop manuals and implementation tools to achieve the best implantation of the project and achieve all of its Goals and Objectives.
The Fakhoora Project implemented by UNDP/PAPP is seeking qualified candidates for the Project Coordinator Position in Ramallah. The vacancy post will be part of the UNDP’s Project Management Office (PMO) based in Ramallah and Gaza under the direct supervision Programme Manager.
The Al-Fakhoora Scholarship is a programme which aims to avail opportunities for Palestinian university-level students to actualize their professional and leadership potential by overcoming socioeconomic, political and cultural limitations and becoming enabled to productively engage in society. UNDP and its partners (IDB and HH Sheikha Moza Office), envision a 10 year long comprehensive programme that links the provision of 110 educational scholarship every year with supporting interventions such as economic empowerment for scholars’ families, career guidance, civic engagement, personal and professional development opportunities.
The project coordinator will coordinate closely with DEEP team to ensure the effective implementation of the economic empowerment interventions for the beneficiary households. Sh/He will also manage the relationship with the implementing partners, and supervise the implementation of major activities expected in the coming year which include conducting a labor market study, delivery of personal development and professional development courses and implementing a set of extra-curricular activities for scholars.

Description of Responsibilities:
Summary of key functions:
-Implementation of project strategies, policies, coordination and technical assistant
-Implementation and follow up the sub-components of the Project in Ramallah.
-Provision of top quality advisory services to the, Partner NGOs, Government and other stakeholders and facilitation of knowledge building and management
Coordination
-Together with the Sub Recipients and Universities, coordinate and ensure timely execution of the Al Fakhoora supported programs in oPt.

Technical Assistance
-Provide technical assistance, when required, to the sub-recipients and implementing partners.
-Further develop the design of Al Fakhoora Scholarship Programme: Freedom to Learn and manage its gradual operation/implementation on the ground.
-Conduct a stakeholder analysis, employment mapping and labor market knowledge of the main local and regional duty holders and relevant actors in universities, career guidance services, vocational training centers, and leadership training and skills development.
-Review the planned actions of the individual Sub Recipients involved in the implementation of the Al Fakhoora grants to ensure delivery and compliance with UNDP/DEEP strategies towards the achievement of project outputs and outcomes in synchrony.
-Coordinate with the DEEP regarding the student selection and socio-economic monitoring of targeted households under the leadership of the DEEP project manager and following the recommendations of the DEEP Manager, poverty specialists, and the monitoring and evaluation officer. 
-Formulate terms of reference and specifications to carry out necessary assignments and missions to serve the project including the participation in project related screening, review and selection procedures.
-Coordinate and assist in the design implementation of the new empowerment/leadership training curricula, public awareness, advocacy multi-media campaigns and program’s branding under the guidance of DEEP program manager.

Monitoring and Evaluation (programmatic)
-Finalize and implement a monitoring and evaluation action plan.
-Follow up on performance indicators/ success criteria, targets and milestones

Financial monitoring
-Follow-up on Al Fakhoora-related financial expenditures, disbursements, budgets and work plans and ensure compliance with agreed budgets and targets
-Advise the PMU Financial And Administrative Officer on future disbursements to Sub-Recipients or of any issue which will imply financial reprogramming or adjustments
-In collaboration with the Finance and Administration officer, ensure timely payments.

Reporting
-Prepare quarterly financial and programmatic reports in close collaboration with the
DEEP PMU relevant officers.
-When required, prepare updates or briefings with regard to implementation of the Fakhoora Scholarship Program grant in oPt.
 
Partnership building
-Facilitate partnerships with a wide variety of governmental, non-governmental, multilateral and private sector organizations to strengthen programme achievements
-Contribute to the resource mobilization strategy by analyzing information on potential donors, identify opportunities for cost sharing, and support grant proposal formulation, submission, approval and implementation.
 
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the success of project within specific areas of cooperation. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets, and achieving the success implementation of the project sub-component to reach all project goals and objectives.
 
Competencies :

Corporate Competencies:
-Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
-Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
-Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
-Treats all people fairly without favoritism
 
Functional Competencies:
 
Knowledge Management and Learning
-Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
-Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
 
Development and Operational Effectiveness
 
-Ability apply conceptual models in support of formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
-Good knowledge of the Results Management Guide and Toolkit
-Strong IT skills
 
Management and Leadership
-Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
-Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
-Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
-Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
-Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities


Qualifications :
Education:
A masters degree or equivalent in education, socio-economic development, or any other related  discipline

Experience:
-At least Four years experience in the area of human development in the governmental/non-governmental organizations; preference will be given to candidates with managerial experience and leadership skills.
-A good knowledge of the employment sector, market needs, and the education and training sectors.
-Excellent use of  project management software and micro-soft applications
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Arabic, and the ability to present coherent and well structured analysis and articulation in both languages.
“UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer: applications from men and women will be considered equally”

Important message to all applicants!
-Please be aware that the UNDP/PAPP will review your application only if you have uploaded Personal History Form (P.11) to your application. Please download the form from the following link: http://jobs.undp.ps.
-You will get the opportunity to upload the P-11 at when you apply for the position.
-Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applications that are under consideration will be contacted.
UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer-
Applications from men and women will be considered equally