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MA’AN is an independent Palestinian development and training institution, established in January 1989 and registered by law as a non-profit organization. The main office is located in Ramallah and the other branch offices are located in Gaza, and Jenin. MA’AN's work is informed by the necessity of creating independent, self-reliant initiatives that lead to the development of human resources for sustainable development, which incorporate values of self-sufficiency and self-empowerment.

MA'AN is currently seeking a competent and qualified Field Coordinator for the project titled "Women and Youth Empowerment, Entrepreneurship and Employment in the West Bank and Gaza", which is a four-year project that is currently being implemented in West Bank (Jordan Valley, Nablus, Tubas, Tulkarem and Jenin) and the Gaza Strip in partnership with Save the Children and PARC. The project aims to enhance the economic empowerment and increase the prosperity of female youth entrepreneurs (15-29) in the agricultural sector. The project seeks to reduce barriers to entrepreneurship faced by female youth in the agricultural sector by responding to and addressing the key gender-based cognitive, economic, and social barriers that hinder female youth’s agency and entrepreneurship opportunities

The field coordinator will be in charge of coordinating the project activities and will act as a liaison between MA'AN and the project target groups and stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for supervising the implementation of the project activities in the field and facilitating the coordination and collaboration with project partners. The field coordinator will work under the direct supervision of MA’AN's Programs Officer.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with universities, TVET institutions and CBOs in the Gaza Strip to support the smooth implementation of the project activities in accordance with the project action plan and scope of work.


• Schedule and plan meetings, conduct research, write and edit ToRs, prepare PowerPoint presentations, participate in planning meetings, and complete other administrative duties.


• Attend meetings and workshops on behalf of MA'AN Development Center with the project partners and stakeholders and prepare relevant meeting minutes and reports to be shared with the project team.


• Provide regular feedback to the direct supervisor regarding the implementation progress and recommendations to promote the quality of the project outputs.  


• Collaborate with other departments at MA'AN to facilitate the timely and effective implementation of the project activities through ensuring the smooth flow of information and timely coordination.


• Conduct regular field visits and discussion meetings with partners and key stakeholders to assess the project progress according to the set plans and collect anecdotal evidence and success stories from the field to inform project monitoring and implementation.


• Follow up with consultancy firms and trainers during the delivery of the consultancy services and collect data from the field to ensure that consultancy services are being delivered according to the ToR and agreement.


• Meet with the project target groups and stakeholders to collect information about any challenges or barriers that may affect the attainment of the project outcomes and share them with the project team to address them with suitable actions.


• Assist with the planning, implementation and follow up for the "Entrepreneurship Camp" through providing support to participants and coordinating with mentors, universities and the private sector.


• Establish linkages with mentors in Entrepreneurship and agribusiness to support the entrepreneurial learning process and sound entrepreneurial practices for girls and women in the Gaza Strip.


• Other tasks and duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.