Rural Women’s Development Society (RWDS) works in the West Bank and
Gaza Strip with the mission of creating a women’s movement in Palestinian rural
areas that is capable of claiming and developing women’s social, economic and
political rights in order to achieve our vision of equality between women and
men, boys and girls.
RWDS and Action Against Hunger (ACF) intend to implement a project
to develop Sawarha Cooperative, aiming to increase the capacities of the
cooperative and its members and empower them socially and economically.
To support this project, RWDS is seeking a qualified, creative and
goal-oriented candidate for the following position:
Project Coordinator
Location: Gaza Strip
Duration: 12 months
This position reports to the RWDS General Director and Director of
Programs and works closely with RWDS project staff and ACF so that the
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of project are done in accordance
with the guidelines of the Agencia Catalana de Cooperacio al Desenvolupament
(ACCD) through the following:
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide overall management and guidance for project; act as main
link between ACF and RWDS.
-Work with ACF and RWDS Finance Department on quarterly budgeting and
finance reporting, ensuring that the project’s budget lines are followed.
-Develop Monitoring and Evaluation
(M & E) procedures in coordination with ACF, oversee collection and
analysis of M&E data; contribute to the development and writing of project reports,
oversee final external evaluation.
-Design professional development trainings and other joint
activities with ACF.
-Write and translate project documents, including curriculum
materials for staff trainings (English to Arabic/Arabic to English).
-Manage project staff, including facilitation of monthly meetings;
assist with hiring new project staff.
-Oversee the development of resource and communications materials
related to project, including a resource website.
-Organize and coordinate logistics for multiple events and
workshops, including staff trainings.
-Work to develop the project in order to secure additional funding
with RWDS/ACF staff.
-Necessary field work / field visits to follow up and monitor
project work on the ground.
-Other tasks as necessary for success of project
Qualifications:
-B.A Degree in a relevant field (i.e. Business, Nutrition,
Agricultural Engineering.)
-At least 5 years of professional experience in project management
and implementation, prior work with women is preferred.
-Fluency in English and Arabic; strong written and verbal
communication skills, ability to translate technical/training documents
-Previous professional experience in Project Cycle Management,
Logical Framework Approach (LFA), project planning and implementation, monitoring and evaluation
-Firm understanding of budgeting processes and project financial
management,
-Computer skills: sound knowledge of standard software (mainly MS
Office)
-Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills; highly
organized/strong coordination skills; able to set priorities, work
systematically towards goals, both independently and as part of a team;
effective networking skills and ability to build long-term relationships,
Ability to work creatively around sensitive social issues and to maintain
confidentiality where needed.
If you want to apply for this position, please send your CV (with 2
references) and a cover letter explaining your interest/qualifications in this
position by email to info@rwds.ps no later than Monday November 9, 2015. Please
indicate the position title in the email subject line. No calls please.
