Jobs and careers: Project / Field Coordinator

The YWCA of Palestine would like to recruit a new post in the position of: Project / Field Coordinator

Duty Station: Ramallah

Reporting to: Senior Program’s Coordinator – Programs Department

Duration of Contract: One-year Contract with the possibility to extend based on fund availability and satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities:

ü  Conduct field visits to follow up with the local partners and youth groups to ensure proper and smooth implementation of the project activities included in the work plan of the project.

ü  Mobilize youth and volunteers, especially young women and men and all stakeholders in the activities and campaigns that will be organized by the project. Support young women and men to lobby for their rights and representation in local structures

ü  Follow up with the volunteers and youth participants and project technical support and coaching when needed

ü  Coordinate all training/workshops and project activities in the targeted communities

ü  Contribute to planning and designing project activities and action plans

ü  Coordinate project activities at the targeted communities

ü  Contribute to preparing the terms of reference for the service provider and support in finalizing the contracting process in alignment with the procurement policy

ü  Prepare the payments requests for the implemented activities while ensuring including all the needed supporting documents

ü  Prepare progress reports for activities and technical follow-ups, on monthly basis and per the supervisor's request.

ü  Follow up on archiving all project documents (technical and Financial) on YWCA one Drive

ü  Conduct all meetings for all activities with youth, stakeholders, and in the field with respective partners

ü  Follow up on the data collection per the M&E requirement in the project plan and conducting focus groups, if needed with youth to reflect on their experience and learning.

ü  Participate in project staff regular meetings, and propose any developmental ideas based on field needs.

ü  Any other assignments are required by the supervisor.

Key Qualifications:

ü  BA degree in social sciences, business administration or any field of relevance.

ü  At least 3 years of experience in NGOs, youth and community development, and project coordination

ü  Experience in working on gender issues and GBV with Palestinian NGOs, is an asset.

ü  Strong skills in communications, negotiations, and problem solving

ü  Ability to work in a team and under pressure

ü  Good Knowledge of the civil society’s work, youth field’s values, and community mobilization

ü  Very good skills in using MS Office programs, Outlook, OneDrive, and other relevant digital tools

ü  Very good writing skills in English and Arabic

·        Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV and a cover letter no later than 10th February 2023 to the email address jobs@ywca.ps please identify the name of the post in the email subject. For more information about YWCA of Palestine, you can visit www.ywca.ps

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.