The A.M. Qattan Foundation is seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual for the position of Projects Coordinator to work in its offices in Ramallah. Following is the description of this position:
Job Type: Full time
Line of Responsibility: Director of Public Programme
Work Location: Ramallah
Job Objectives:
Efficiently contributing to development and delivery of public projects and events within the Public Programme, and coordinating all administrative aspects, using a participatory approach with the relevant staff and partners and in line with the Foundation’s vision and strategic directions.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate, implement and follow up all projects and events planned by, or in partnership with the Public Programme, in full coordination with the Programme Director, relevant staff and partners.
- Compile, prepare, and draft where applicable, all communication materials needed for publications, advertising, newsletters and media materials in close coordination with the Programme Director and relevant staff.
- Prepare all narrative reports needed for the Public Programme, both in English and Arabic, in coordination with the Programme Director.
- Coordinate and follow up all procurement-related activities for the Public Programme in collaboration with the relevant staff.
- Receive and process all applications submitted to the Programme (grants, projects funding,…etc) and ensure that decisions are taken on time and conveyed to applicants.
- Prepare letters of awards, contracts and agreements, and ensure compliance to all approved terms and conditions.
- Efficiently contributes to research, development of evidence-based reports, evaluations and communications which provide feedback concerning the success of Programme initiatives and projects.
- Contribute to preparation of the Programmes’ work plans and budgets.
- Supervise seasonal staff, interns and volunteers for specific projects and events within the Public Programme as required.
- Keep Programme records and materials archived and filed in an easily accessible, updated, and well-classified forms both electronically and/or in hard copies, where applicable (this include events files, records and materials).
- Develop and regularly update the Programme’s data bases.
- Prepare for Programme meetings, draft minutes and follow up recommendations.
- Provide all necessary support to the Programme Director
- Foster and maintain positive and respectful communications and relationships with project partners, stakeholders and fellow colleagues.
- Any other work-related tasks.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Cultural Management, or other related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in community-based project planning and coordination.
- Interest and knowledge of the arts and culture scene in Palestine, and the region at large.
- Ability to handle multiple projects with tight deadlines and potentially competing interests.
- Excellent knowledge and command of computer Microsoft office programs.
- High communications skills, good networking and team work abilities.
- Excellent time management skills with attention to details.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.
- Occasionally, flexible work hours are required to accommodate evening and weekend activities.
Interested individuals should submit the application coupled with their CV and letter of interest using the application form bellow.
Deadline for submitting applications is Monday 04/02/2019. Only potential candidates will be contacted for interviews.