Projects Associate (Grade 12) - Education Programme - Field Office West Bank/ Ramallah - For Internal Candidates Only

The Projects Associate supports the Education Programme by assisting in project needs identification, coordinating project implementation, monitoring financial expenditures, and reporting on project progress. The role requires coordination with education staff and finance departments to ensure effective project management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and reviewing project needs and support in establishing a work plan for each phase of the project and in arranging for assignment of project personnel where requested.
• Coordinate and follow up on project implementation with concerned education staff and support departments and report on any delays or problems hindering the implementation of education projects.
• Coordinate with the project support office in drafting project proposals, project progress and final reports.
• Monitor and report on financial expenditure of projects in coordination with the Administrative Officer of the education program and concerned departments, the Field Finance Office and HQ Finance Department as needed.
• Assist in developing alternative plans to utilize remaining funds after project completion, in coordination with the relevant departments.
• Collect data and information on the progress of project implementation for inclusion in the monthly monitoring report and assist in any required reports.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• A university degree from an accredited educational institution in project management, economics, development studies, business administration or other related field preferably with formal training in project development and project follow up systems.
• At least two years of relevant experience in project development and project management is required.
• Good knowledge in project management cycle and results-based management.
• Demonstrated skills in financial tracking and monitoring.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Direct involvement with or exposure to a unionized environment.
• English language proficiency at UN Level III in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Skills

• Project Management
• Project Development
• Result-Based Management
• Financial Tracking
• Financial Monitoring
• Report Writing
• Project implementation coordination
• Project Needs Identification
• UN Level II English
• Unionized Environment Experience

Languages

English