Project Coordinator

Position Title: Project Coordinator Duty Station: Target governorates (Jenin, Tubas and Tulkarm). Applicants must reside in one of these governorates. Nature of Work: 70% field-based / 30% office-based Posting Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 Application Deadline: Wednesday, 18 November 2026 PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To coordinate and manage the project's field and office activities and interventions in Jenin, Tubas and Tulkarm governorates, and to ensure that project outputs are delivered on schedule and in line with the standards of Stars of Hope Society and the donor. The position includes overseeing the provision of small grants to establish and develop micro-enterprises for women participants, monitoring the application of the approved environmental and social procedures and requirements, and contributing to the empowerment and protection of women with disabilities and caregivers. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Field Coordination and Implementation (70%) - Conduct regular field visits and monitoring visits to participants and target locations in Jenin, Tubas and Tulkarm governorates. - Directly oversee the small and micro-enterprise grants process, from needs identification and feasibility assessment, through follow-up on the procurement of equipment and supplies, to the start-up of the enterprises and ensuring their sustainability. - Follow up on field-level environmental and social activities and assessments, coordinating directly with the Environmental and Social Coordinator to ensure that projects and activities comply with the approved standards. - Organize and facilitate field workshops and trainings on topics such as small business management, economic and social empowerment, rights awareness, environmental and social policies, and risk management. - Maintain day-to-day communication and follow-up with participants (women with disabilities, mothers and caregivers), and provide them with the necessary coordination support and field guidance. - Ensure that activities, venues and communication channels are accessible to persons with different types of disabilities. - Receive, document and refer complaints and feedback from participants in accordance with the approved Complaints and Feedback Mechanism. - Refer protection and gender-based violence (GBV) cases through the approved referral pathways, while maintaining confidentiality. - Network and build effective working relationships with local councils, grassroots/community-based organizations and partner organizations, and coordinate with relevant official bodies to facilitate the implementation of activities. - Contribute to preparing forms, completing them together with participants, and following up with participants to finalize them. - Take part in the selection committees for grant participants. - Support and coordinate with the Procurement Department on logistical arrangements for trainings, and ensure that training venues meet safety and security standards for participants. - Coordinate and organize exhibitions and bazaars to showcase participants' products. 2. Planning, Management, Monitoring and Reporting (30%) - Prepare detailed project work plans (implementation plans and timelines) in coordination with management, the Economic Empowerment Projects Coordinator and the Environmental and Social Coordinator. - Prepare procurement requirements for small grants and field supplies in coordination with the Finance and Administration Department, in line with donor rules and procedures, and ensure their environmental and social suitability. - Monitor the operational budget for project activities and ensure that expenditures follow approved procedures. - Document project activities, compile field data, and maintain a complete electronic and hard-copy archive. - Follow up on and document the results of the screening and review of the environmental and social forms and assessments for small enterprises prepared by the Environmental and Social Coordinator. - Prepare monthly, quarterly and progress reports, including environmental and social performance, and submit them to management. - Track project performance indicators and measure progress towards project objectives; identify field risks and challenges and develop mitigation plans together with the team. - Disaggregate and analyze data by type of disability, age and governorate. - Document success stories and case studies of successful small enterprises. - Perform any other tasks assigned in support of the project's objectives. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Education - A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Rural/Regional Development, Environment and Sustainable Development, or a related field. Professional Experience - At least 3 years (5 years preferred) of experience managing and coordinating community and development projects in civil society organizations. - Proven experience working on projects that target persons with disabilities, with a solid understanding of the rights-based approach and the principles of full inclusion. - Direct experience managing and coordinating small-grant and micro-enterprise projects, including feasibility assessment, procurement and operational follow-up. - Experience in building partnerships and networking with grassroots/community-based organizations and local councils. - Experience in coordinating and organizing exhibitions and bazaars to showcase participants' products. - Experience in facilitating trainings and workshops. - Knowledge of applying environmental and social frameworks and tools, and of handling the related reports and requirements. Residence and Mobility - Applicants must reside in one of the target governorates (Jenin, Tubas or Tulkarm) and have extensive knowledge of the local context. - A valid driving license and willingness to travel daily between the target governorates and villages. SKILLS AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES - Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with marginalized and at-risk groups and with the local community. - Excellent writing and reporting skills. - Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, and coordinate field and office tasks efficiently. - Proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office, field data collection tools, and cloud storage, collaboration and online meeting platforms such as Google Drive, Microsoft Teams and Zoom. - Full commitment to environmental and social policies and to protecting the rights of persons with disabilities. COMMITMENT TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT, SAFEGUARDING AND DISABILITY INCLUSION Stars of Hope Society for the Empowerment of Women with Disabilities believes in equality, justice and equal opportunity. It is committed to the principles of human rights, non-discrimination, and respect for diversity and inclusion, and to fostering a safe, respectful and accessible work environment for all, free from all forms of discrimination, violence, harassment, exploitation and abuse of power. The Society adopts a rights-based approach that upholds the dignity, autonomy and full, equal and active participation of persons with disabilities. In line with these principles, the post holder shall comply with the Society's approved institutional policies, procedures and standards, in particular: - Code of Conduct: Comply with the Society's Code of Conduct and the principles of integrity, accountability, respect and non-discrimination; maintain professional boundaries with participants, beneficiaries, colleagues and partners; and avoid conflicts of interest and any abuse of power or position. - Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA): Fully comply with the Society's PSEA policy, with zero tolerance for any form of sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment; report any related concerns or allegations through the approved reporting channels, while respecting confidentiality and the safety of those involved, and without retaliation against those who report. - Data Protection and Privacy: Comply with the Society's data protection and confidentiality policies; ensure that participants' and beneficiaries' data are collected, used, stored and shared securely and only for authorized work purposes, observing informed consent and the principle of data minimization; and do not disclose any personal or sensitive information without professional justification or proper authorization. - Disability Inclusion and Accessibility: Uphold the rights-based approach to disability; ensure the full, equal and active participation of women with disabilities at all stages of the project; identify and work to remove barriers to their participation; and provide reasonable accommodation and access to activities, information and services in coordination with the relevant team. - Safeguarding and Do No Harm: Adhere to safeguarding and Do No Harm principles; respect participants' dignity and their right to make decisions about their own lives and enterprises; and ensure that complaints and disclosures related to violence, exploitation or other protection risks are handled safely and sensitively, in accordance with the Society's approved procedures and referral pathways. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND ENCOURAGING APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES Stars of Hope Society for the Empowerment of Women with Disabilities is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination at every stage of recruitment, and particularly encourages qualified women and persons with disabilities to apply for this position. The Society is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities throughout the application, selection and interview process, as well as in the workplace and in the performance of job duties, to ensure equal opportunity and full and equal participation. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation they need through the official recruitment channels; all such requests will be handled with respect for privacy and confidentiality.