MA’AN Development Center is an independent Palestinian development and training institution established in January, 1989, registered by law as a non-profit organization. The main office is located in Ramallah and the four branch offices are located in Gaza, KhanYounis, Tulkarem and Jenin. MA’AN's work is informed by the necessity of creating independent, self-reliant initiatives that lead to the development of human resources for sustainable development, which incorporate values of self-sufficiency and self-empowerment.
MA’AN Development Center has awarded grants to implement several projectsin Gaza Strip, and seeking for the following vacancy:
Position title: Project Coordinator
Project Duration : 14 MONTHS
Tasks and responsibilities:
1. Administrative and technical supervision, follow up and implementation of project's activities.
2. Preparation ofdetailed and effective project action plans.
3. Supervision of technical and field staff involved in the project(s)
4. Close Follow up on the implementation of the different components of theproject(s).
5. Develop the necessary administrative procedures to effectively achieve project(s) deliverables and outcomes.
6. Ensure all project activities are implemented in a timely manner andaccording to donor’s rules and regulations.
7. Plan and conduct regular field visits to ensure proper activities implementation on the ground.
8. Prepare periodical reports asrequested by MA'AN and donor in consultation with the Project Manager.
9. Assist the financedepartment in preparing periodic financial documents and reports
10. Assist the Monitoring and Evaluating officer for monitoring and evaluation of the project by reporting to donoron the project outputs and outcomes.
11. To document all activities of the project(s) and maintain an efficient project(s) filing system including all project related documents.
12. Participate in the representation MA'AN in workshops, conferences or seminars commissioned by MA'AN Director.
13. Perform any other tasks required by supervisor or MA'AN Director.
Directly reporting to: community development Program Officer/Program Manager/M&E Officer
Qualifications:
- At least a Bachelor degree from recognized university in business administration, social science, public relations, or related fields.
- A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in community development, microfinance and community mobilization/facilitation.
- Excellent experience in capacity building of both individuals and groups.
- Excellent networking and coordination skills.
- Fluency in both English & Arabic languages including both written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent reporting skills in both English & Arabic.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Advanced computer literacy.
- Ability to work under pressure and within a team.
- Ability to start working immediately.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
- Work experience in microfinance and Knowledge of saving and lending systems.
- Demonstrating high ability in working close with communities, community mobilization and coordination.
3. Excellent communication and coordinationskills, with strong personality.
4. Excellent planning and administrationskills.
5. Initiative, self-reliant and cooperative.
6. Excellent time andorganizational management skills.
7. Excellent ability to work under pressureand carry out multiple tasks.
To learn more about MAAN, please visit our website at www.maan-ctr.org.
Candidates with experience in the following fields are encouraged to apply for this position, curriculum vitae in English is to be submitted by email to
jobs.g@maan-ctr.org, please ensure that you state the title of the postthat you are applying for as subject of your email PROJECT COORDINATOR BEDAYA.
Deadline for submission: Must be delivered before 04:00PM on Sunday 09th November 2014 No phone inquiries accepted.
