Project Coordination Associate

UNDP • Picayune, MS

4h

About The Position

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.

UNDP’s Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP) derives its mandate from United Nations General Assembly Resolution 33/147 of 20 December 1978. Called upon by United Nations Member States in that year, UNDP was requested “to improve the economic and social conditions of the Palestinian people by identifying their social and economic needs and by establishing concrete projects to that end”.

UNDP’s Palestinian Programmatic Framework (PPF) 2023-2025 sets out a vision of “a world in which all Palestinians can enjoy a dignified life and fulfil their own vision of a unified, peaceful and free society”.  The PPF is centered around the concept of “Transformative Resilience” and its three elements: a cohesive Palestinian identity, self-reliance, and ownership and leadership.

Over the next three years, UNDP/PAPP will build on its experiences and achievements to make critical contributions to the priorities defined by the Palestinian national development plans and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), through interventions in three programmatic priority areas:  i) democratic governance and quality services; ii) inclusive economic opportunities; iii) sustainable natural resources management.

UNDP works to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities through sustainable development. This opportunity is part of the “Support to Education Sector in East Jerusalem –Phase II / Education to Employment (E2E)” project, funded by the Government of Norway. The project aims to improve access to quality education by enhancing the learning environment, strengthening institutional capacity, and expanding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) offerings across 52 schools in East Jerusalem.

Requirements

• Secondary education is required.
• University Degree in (bachelor’s degree) in Education, Social Sciences, Business Administration, International Relations, or related field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.
• Minimum of 7 years (with a high school diploma) or 4 years (with a bachelor’s degree)  of experience in coordinating  quality education initiatives, development projects with similar scopes, within both local and international organizations.
• Proven experience in working with local governmental or non-governmental organizations, including civil society organizations (CSOs)
• Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic languages (both written and spoken) is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the UN and/or other international organizations is an asset.
• Experience working with local organizations and understanding of the local context.
• Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Experience working in education-related projects, or social development relevant fields.
• Demonstrated ability to drive and travel within Jerusalem and the West Bank.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate project coordination to ensure efficient implementation and timely delivery of outcomes.
• Actively engages with stakeholders and partners to enhance project support and collaboration and maximize project impact and shared objectives.
• Systematically gathers and analyzes project data to provide insights into progress and support informed decision-making and continuous improvement efforts and support knowledge management
• Support programme communication strategies and objectives to highlight project progress, share key information, and promote engagement among stakeholders and within the organization
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED