Project Coordinator

Job description 1. Background: In response to the Syrian crisis, War Child works through local partners to provide psychosocial support to children and young people affected by the conflict. War Child is seeking a Project Coordinator for its ongoing child protection program. 2. Objective of the position: To oversee the implementation and realization of project goals and objectives for an education and psychosocial support intervention for Syrian children. 3. Key tasks and responsibilities: The Project Coordinator will work under the supervision of the War Child Syria Emergency Program Manager, to whom he/she will report. Manage/oversee the implementation of the project. Regularly communicate and coordinate with all partners in the field. Ensure that the project stays on track to achieve results and objectives. Contribute to child protection program development; and integration of child protection standards in implementation. Ensure that all project reports are submitted on time. Take initiative to respond quickly to program challenges. Support other tasks within the Syria emergency program as needed.   4. Time-frame The Project Coordinator is a full-time position (5 days per week). The position will start October 1, 2013 and will last for 6 months, with possibility of extension depending on performance.   5. Duty station and travel arrangements The Project Coordinator will be based in the office in Beirut.   6. Project inputs War Child Holland will provide the Project Coordinator with a monthly salary commensurate with experience, as well as transportation and communication costs, and a laptop computer.   7. Required skills and competencies Proficiency in Arabic; Fluent in English (with strong report writing skills in English) Previous experience in child protection programming and/or emergency response preferred. Attention to detail with strong follow up Strong initiative to contribute to program development and strategy. Background/contextual knowledge regarding the conflict and humanitarian situation in Syria. Team oriented, with ability to work efficiently independently. Flexible and responsive to program challenges, with willingness to take on additional tasks as needed. Proficient in Ms Office - word processing, spread sheets, etc.