Project Coordinator – Grade 4 Ramallah / Jerusalem Office – (WB/16/2024)

About PYE:

Mercy Corps and International Youth Foundation (IYF) are implementing the 5-year USAID-funded Positive Youth Engagement (PYE) activity, in partnership with AlNayzak Organization as the regional partner for East Jerusalem Governorate. Tailored to the Palestinian context, this holistic five-year program will support 50,000 adolescents with a menu of activities, opportunities for engagement and leadership, and resources to pursue their goals with hope for the future along peaceful and productive pathways. PYE will draw on a suite of proven and contextually tailored tools, over a decade of research-informed programming on the 10–19-year-old age group, the trust and credibility that comes from a combined 35+ years of continuous operational experience across the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem (WBG), and local partners with strong networks and youth programming experience throughout WBG. The program will reintegrate older adolescents (15–19-year-olds) into social and economic life by empowering them to successfully pursue their goals and prevent younger adolescents (10–14-year-olds) from becoming isolated and disconnected from social and economic opportunities.

PYE is designed to deliver a three-pronged, mutually reinforcing program segmented by gender and age across the targeted communities in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem.

• Core programming that supports, protects, prepares, and engages adolescents in safe spaces located within a strong network of community- based organizations (CBOs),
• Tailored packages of activities, resources, and referrals that will set youth on individually selected Pathways building on the core curriculum to increase opportunities for youth to effectively contribute to social and economic development, and
• Opportunities for sustained community engagement and leadership through youth- led pathways with a focus on innovation, and social entrepreneurship, community-based and social media awareness raising and social dialoguing campaigns, in addition to mentorship of youth as part of sustainable community- based youth networks.

Position Definition

The Project Coordinator will provide technical and administrative support to the projects within AlNayzak. He/She will work closely with the Project Manager on all aspects of the projects, programs and activities and provide effective and efficient support to ensure smooth implementation, information gathering, reporting and completion of the projects. Also, will be responsible to lead, supervise, and monitor all day-to-day tasks and responsibilities ensuring that all projects activity is performing well and as planned along with project progress.

Roles and responsibilities

Full responsibility for:

• Ensure project documentation is in order and in line with the policies and procedures of AlNayzak and the donor.
• Follow up and coordinate with PYE team and act as focal point for technical aspects and activity.
• Develop a project schedule and action plan in line with the project manager.
• Translation of project documents and publications, when relevant
• Maintains close contact with communications team of AlNayzak of social media presence and regular updates on social media channels, ensuring the implementation of a visibility and communication strategy of the project.
• Readiness to conduct field visits and attend workshops and meetings related to the project all over Jerusalem Governorate.
• Support the Project Manager in the planning, implementing and conducting of programs and activities, including engagement with relevant partners and other key stakeholders.
• Support in organizing training sessions, workshops, and field visits as required.
• Participate in implementing projects, programs and activities with effective day to day monitoring.
• Facilitate the procurement of goods/services including the initiation of purchase orders, participate in preparing the technical specifications and guidelines for bids and participate in the bidding committee.
• Provide any required support to the partners when planning and implementing program activities.
• Responsible for the preparation of the regular reports and updates related to the progress of projects and programs activities on weekly, monthly and quarterly bases.
• Facilitate field visits for all stakeholder as required and maintain a strong relation with local partner organizations and institutions, including private sector, educational, and public-sector partners.
• Collect, analyze and report on projects’ activities to Project Manager.
• Ensure effective communications, visibility, and knowledge management within partners and beneficiaries.
• Ensure that data collection, entry and analysis is as per AlNayzak M&E guidelines and donors’ guidelines.
• Ensure, through regular and full/random verification, that partners collect accurate and precise data as per M&E guidelines and donors’ requirements
• Ensure that partners provide sufficient and accurate supporting document for the reported figures and progress on indicators.
• As per agreed plan, conduct field visits, joint visit, spot visits and random checks for the implemented activities to ensure the quality and progress of the implementation as per the agreed plans.
• Smooth access and driving between Jerusalem and Ramallah.
• Any other duties as assigned by direct line Manager.
• Undertaking any other tasks aligned with the project’s overall mission and objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration, international development or non – profit management.
• At least two years relevant work experience, preferably in a Local/ International NGO.
• Fluency in English both verbal and written.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent attention to details; strong organizational skills.
• Good personal, communication and team coordination skills.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work under pressure and within a team.
• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
• Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge in MEAL.

Professionals who possess the minimum requirements are encouraged to send their CV and a cover letter to jobs@alnayzak.org before (16.07.2024), indicating the position they wish to apply for. Short listed candidates will be contacted to take an exam and be part of an interview.