Project Coordinator, Youth Employment

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, Youth Employment – Jerusalem ID
Duration 3 years. Reports to Youth Employment Program Manager.

Specific Responsibilities & Required Education and Experience:
-Good public relations network with private institutions and NGOs in Jerusalem.
-BA degree in economics, business administration, media and communication or other related fields.
-A minimum of 4 years work experience in the field of youth development or/and business developments.

Main Responsibilities:
-Responsible for overall project implementation in an institutionbuilding manner.
-Manage the project in accordance with an annual budget set for project implementation.
-Responsible, in cooperation with the project team, for designing and implementing an operational plan.
-Coordinate the implementation of project components with other national and international organizations operating in the field of similar technical assistance projects in Palestine (in Jerusalem).
-Establish and maintain linkages and strategic alliances with key employers in Jerusalem.
-Follow systematic reporting to the program manager on all aspects of project implementation.
-Conduct periodic formative and summative evaluations of the project.

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.