Projects Coordinator

Position Title: Projects Coordinator Position Reference: SHS_2026_PC Position Type: Full-Time Duty Station: Ramallah, with coordination responsibilities covering the West Bank and Gaza Contract Duration: 12 months, with possible extension Posting Date: 12 November 2026 Application Deadline: 20 November 2026 ABOUT STARS OF HOPE SOCIETY Stars of Hope Society (SHS) is a Palestinian women-led Organization of Persons with Disabilities (OPD), working to advance the rights, empowerment, and meaningful participation of women and girls with disabilities in Palestine. Based in Ramallah, with operations in the West Bank and Gaza, SHS implements humanitarian, protection, rehabilitation, economic empowerment, institutional strengthening, and advocacy interventions, while promoting disability inclusion across humanitarian and development efforts. SHS is seeking a qualified and motivated Projects Coordinator to support the coordination and implementation of its institutional strengthening, capacity development, and advocacy-related project activities, alongside providing coordination support to the Disability Working Groups (DWGs) in the West Bank and Gaza. JOB SUMMARY The Projects Coordinator will contribute to two complementary areas of work, with an indicative allocation of 50% of working time to project coordination and institutional strengthening activities and 50% to supporting the West Bank and Gaza Disability Working Groups. The position will support the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of SHS project activities related to institutional capacity strengthening, technical development, capacity building, advocacy, and organizational development. The Projects Coordinator will work collaboratively with programme teams, technical staff, consultants, and relevant departments to ensure effective implementation and timely achievement of agreed outputs. In parallel, the position will provide coordination, administrative, and information management support to the Disability Working Groups in the West Bank and Gaza, under the guidance of the respective DWG Chairs. The role is intended to strengthen teamwork, coordination, and follow-up across both areas of responsibility, rather than assign sole responsibility for project implementation or DWG leadership to one individual. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES A. Project Coordination and Institutional Strengthening (50%) - Support the planning, coordination, and timely implementation of SHS project activities related to institutional strengthening, organizational development, capacity building, technical methodologies, and advocacy, in collaboration with relevant programme teams and technical staff. - Follow up on approved project workplans, activities, deliverables, budgets, and timelines, ensuring alignment with project objectives, donor requirements, and SHS policies and procedures. - Coordinate with SHS technical teams, consultants, trainers, and external service providers to facilitate the implementation of institutional development activities, technical assignments, training programmes, workshops, and other project interventions. - Support the organization and logistical coordination of training activities, consultations, workshops, meetings, and institutional development processes, including participant coordination, documentation, and follow-up on agreed actions. - Coordinate with relevant SHS departments on operational, administrative, financial, procurement, and logistical requirements to ensure smooth and timely implementation of project activities. - Contribute to project monitoring, documentation, and the preparation of narrative progress reports, final reports, activity summaries, and other required documentation, in coordination with programme and MEAL staff. - Follow up on project outputs and recommendations arising from technical consultancies, capacity-building activities, and institutional assessments, supporting their integration into SHS organizational practices where relevant. - Participate in project meetings, partner coordination, field visits, and other follow-up activities, as required. - Identify implementation challenges, contribute to practical solutions, and support the preparation of project proposals, concept notes, workplans, and related documents when needed. B. Disability Working Groups Coordination Support – West Bank and Gaza (50%) - Support the organization and coordination of regular and ad hoc meetings of the West Bank and Gaza Disability Working Groups, including meeting arrangements, agendas, invitations, minutes, and follow-up on agreed action points. - Maintain regular communication with DWG members, including OPDs, local and international NGOs, UN agencies, and other relevant stakeholders, to facilitate information-sharing and coordination. - Develop and regularly update DWG membership databases, contact lists, organizational profiles, geographic coverage, and information on available services and interventions. - Facilitate coordination and information exchange between the West Bank and Gaza DWGs, including documenting common priorities, emerging needs, challenges, and opportunities for joint action. - Support coordination with the Protection Cluster, other relevant clusters, Areas of Responsibility (AoRs), and humanitarian stakeholders, as directed by the DWG Chairs. - Assist in consolidating information from DWG members and preparing coordination updates, brief reports, meeting summaries, and technical inputs related to disability inclusion in humanitarian action. - Support consultations, workshops, joint initiatives, and follow-up on coordination priorities, including service mapping and referral coordination, while promoting the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities and their representative organizations. C. Institutional Commitments and Professional Conduct The Projects Coordinator is expected to: - Comply with SHS policies, procedures, Code of Conduct, safeguarding standards, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), confidentiality, and data protection requirements. - Promote disability inclusion, gender equality, accessibility, non-discrimination, and reasonable accommodation across all assigned activities. - Maintain professional communication and effective collaboration with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders. - Perform other relevant duties within the scope of the position, as reasonably assigned by the supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelor's degree in social sciences, development studies, public administration, project management, or another relevant field. - At least 3 years of relevant experience in project coordination, institutional development, capacity building, humanitarian or development programming, or related fields. - Experience working with NGOs, UN agencies, or international development organizations is an advantage. - Experience coordinating institutional strengthening activities, training programmes, technical consultancies, or organizational development processes is highly desirable. - Familiarity with disability rights, disability inclusion, and the role of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) is highly desirable. - Knowledge of humanitarian coordination mechanisms, including the Cluster System and Protection Cluster, is an advantage. - Experience in organizing meetings, coordinating stakeholders, preparing reports, and following up on implementation plans. - Excellent command of English and Arabic, both written and spoken, is required. Strong English writing, communication, and reporting skills are essential, including the ability to independently draft professional correspondence, meeting minutes, narrative reports, and coordination documents in English. - Strong organizational, teamwork, and time-management skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and online communication and coordination tools. - Ability to work collaboratively with teams in both the West Bank and Gaza, including through remote coordination arrangements. PERSONAL COMPETENCIES - Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. - Attention to detail and strong documentation skills. - Initiative, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities. - Commitment to teamwork, accountability, and professional ethics. - Sensitivity to humanitarian contexts and the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, DISABILITY INCLUSION AND SAFEGUARDING Stars of Hope Society is committed to equal opportunities, gender equality, disability inclusion, and a safe and inclusive working environment. Persons with disabilities, particularly women with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply. SHS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, in accordance with individual needs. All employees are required to uphold SHS's Code of Conduct, safeguarding and PSEA policies, and data protection and confidentiality standards. APPLICATION PROCESS Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and any other required application documents through the application channel specified in the vacancy announcement. Application Deadline: 20 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.