Field Coordinator - SYFS
Save Youth Future Society (SYFS) is a non-governmental, non-profit and independent society founded in Gaza in 2001. SYFS work is informed by the necessity of creating independent, self-reliant initiatives that lead to the achievement of sustainable development, and which incorporate values of self-sufficiency and self-empowerment.
SYFS in partnership with Save the Children International SCI, starts to implement Adolescents and Youth (AYs) for GREEN: Gaza Resilient Economy and Environment (EU-funded project) which aims to Inclusive and sustainable economic development conditions for Adolescents and Youth (AYs) in Gaza strip improved to become more resilient and self-reliant by (1) Communities are more adaptable to maintain businesses in shock prone reality, by inclusion of youth in updating and decision making on PRPs and (2) Female and male AYs (16-29) are empowered and have improved resilience and employability.
As a result, SYFS intends to recruit for the following position:
- Title: Field Coordinator
- Report to: Program Coordinator
- Duration: one year with possibility of extension
Key Responsibilities:
- Introduce and represent the project in the target communities by establishing strong community links.
- Coordinate all meetings in the field between project staff and respective partners.
- Coordinate all project activities in the assigned localities.
- Conduct regular field visits to the beneficiaries.
- Monitor all field activities and report to the Program Coordinator on the status of implementation, required support and adjustments.
- Regularly travel to field locations to support and monitor beneficiaries throughout the implementation activities.
- Provide the Program Manager with regular reports on status of ongoing and upcoming activities.
- Document throughout all program phases.
- Perform any other tasks required by Program Manager.
Academic and Professional Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Economics, or other related field.
- Minimum two years of professional experience in similar field.
- Familiarity with EU regulations and compliance.
- Professional level in both Arabic and English language skills.
- Excellent reporting and formal writing skills in both English and Arabic.
- Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment.
- Respect for confidentiality, as well as diplomacy and negotiation skills.
- Good communications and computer skills.
Interested candidates should submit:
Interested candidates should submit:
- Letter of motivation (ca. 200 words) and
- The most recent CV on the link below
- The application questionnaire
Only complete applications (Motivation letter, CV, references and questionnaire) will be reviewed.
Kindly indicate the job title in the subject line of the email e.g. Field Coordinator
Deadline for submitting applications 25/09/2021, no later than 12:00 p.m.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Save Youth Future Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented or minority populations are encouraged to apply and to seek SYFS support on the application process where additional accommodation is required.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please