The Palestinian Bar Association (PBA) looking for a candidate to occupy a position of “Project Coordinator “that is part of an ongoing UNDP-funded project to enhance the profession of lawyers and promote access to justice.

 

 

Contract term: 1 year

Place : Gaza

 

Summary Job Description:

 

The Lawyers for Justice and legal Reform project coordinator is responsible for the overall administrative, technical and financial management of project activities, ensuring the project meets its objectives and targets. The Project Coordinator directly supervises the team. The project Coordinator develops operational plan, monitors the project staff execution, and prepares periodic project performance reports.

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Planning and coordination

 

-Develop monthly operational plans in line with the head of the planning and management unit.

-Develop monthly activity plans and oversee the implementation.

-Facilitate periodic staff and meetings.

 

 

Staff supervision and development

 

-Conduct weekly meetings and follow up the project plan.

-Approve and monitor individual work plans.

 

Documentation, Learning and Reporting

 

-Ensure Field Agents and Field Supervisors submit timely, complete and accurate reports

-Document best practices, lessons learned and success stories

-Prepare narrative and progress reports

 

Financial Management and Reporting

 

-Manage project expenditure in line with approved budgets

-Oversee the advance/liquidation process for project activities

-Oversee the preparation of financial reports

 

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

 

-Bachelors degree in Social Science, Microfinance, Business Administration, Project

-Management or related discipline.

-At least 5 years of experience in community development, with at least 3 years of project management.

-Specialized knowledge of and experience with legal aid projects - with a preference for community-social services is advanced.

-Proven leadership ability with strong interpersonal skills.

-Strong writing and documentation skills.

-Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

-Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, e-mail)

 

To apply to this job Please send your CV and a cover letter (explaining why you are interested) in English to email:

 

 

 

project@pbaps.ps

 

 

 OR by hand, before Saturday30.04.2016.