School Education Coordinator

School Education Coordinator

BACKGROUND

EcoPalestine is the Palestinian affiliate of EcoPeace Middle East, a unique organization that brings together Jordanian, Palestinian, and Israeli environmentalists. Our primary objective is the promotion of cooperative efforts to protect our shared environmental heritage. In so doing, we seek to advance both sustainable regional development and the creation of necessary conditions for lasting peace in our region. EcoPeace has offices in Amman, Ramallah, and Tel-Aviv.

Job Purpose: EcoPalestine is looking to hire a Schools Education Coordinator, who will be is responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and ensuring smooth implementation of EcoPeace’s Environmental Education program and activities with adherence to the internal and donors policies procedures.

The Schools Education Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of schools program educational activities, including but not limited to the  recruitment of teachers, leading educational tours, youth recruitment, designing and leading youth summits and projects, establish and maintain good relations with local educational centers and institutes. The School Education Coordinator will work under the supervision of EcoPalestine Program Manager and will work closely with the local and regional educational teams.

STARTING DATE

ASAP

DURATION

One year with a possibility of an Extension

Report to: Program Manager

Work Station: West Bank with regular working days in Ramallah 

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Design, manage and implement the educational activities
• With the Programme Manager and MEL team, ensure that the activities are completed on time and are meeting their objectives.
• Prepare criteria for the selection and recruitment process of participants (teachers and youth)
• Contribute to developing school curriculum, training content and material
• Network with relevant institutions, partners and stakeholder
• Facilitate, prepare agenda, presentation, training material and other needed task for teachers’ events (trainings, meetings, site tours…etc.).
• Plan, organize and conduct national and regional training for teachers, youth and alumni
• Coordinate with the regional education team to ensure synergies and prepare for regional events
• Report in writing periodically on the progress of the project
• Ensure that all logistical preparations and administrative tasks are fulfilled based on the organization’s and donor’s policies and procedures.
• Provide input during evaluation on the progress of the project, and assist during the development of new proposals
• Represent EcoPeace and the program at local, regional and international events as needed
• Support the Educational Tours Coordinator to the various location in the West Bank such as the Jordan Valley, Northern West Bank, Hebron, and Bethlehem.
• Any other duties assigned by the Program Manager and the Director

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Qualification & Experience:

• Demonstrated at least 3 years of professional experience in managing educational and school projects within an NGO or INGO in Palestine.
• Bachelors’ degree in Environmental Education, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or any relevant field.
• Fluency in English and Arabic; excellent written and oral communication skills is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentations skills, and the ability to work sensitively with people from various cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to work under pressure, ability to prioritize and commitment to meet deadlines
• Experience with international organizations / funded programs, including USAID is a plus.
• Working in the environmental fields is plus
• Ability to multi-task effectively as well as display professionalism and confidence.

Interested applicants shall submit their CVs, cover letters, and three references to be sent by email to [email protected] , make sure to add in the subject the Job Title you applying for.

Deadline to receive application no later than 21 November 2022 at 16:00 pm. (Changeable) – any application will be received after the deadline will be not considered.