Project Assistant

Job Announcement

Position Title: Project Assistant

Position Type: Regular Employment -Full Time
Location: Palestinian Employment Fund– Gaza Office

Duration: 11 months

The Palestinian Employment Fund (PEF) is a national institution was established by Presidential Decree No. 9 of 2003 as a national institution with legal personality and financial authority to contribute to economic growth by activating and motivating labor market policies, as well as implementing programs and projects aimed at creating and generating sustained job opportunities.   

Job Summary

PEF is seeking an experienced Field Coordinator Assistant to assist project management in  implementation of the project “Promoting Household Green Farming for Income Generation" which is being implemented by PEF Gaza and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) as part of the Strengthening the Resilience of Gaza’s Population Project in order to achieve the desired results within the set time frame. In addition to follow up and support communication, media and documentation of project interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist management in following up some project activities.
• Follow up the execution of some media and communication activities in the project.
• Contribute in formulating outputs and showing them in accordance with the directives of the administration.
• Assist in MEAL activities.
• Collaborate with PEF team to facilitate the timely and effective implementation of the project activities by ensuring the smooth flow of information and timely coordination.
• Perform other relevant duties as required.

Qualification, Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Communication, or other related fields, Engineering.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in working with civil society, communities, local NGOs, and INGO.
• A working knowledge of aspects of coordination with partners and beneficiaries.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Proven experience in fundraising and donors' requirements.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, and professional in Excel, PowerPoint, Media programs and the internet).

Success Factors:

• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with a strong personality.
• Excellent planning and administration skills.
• Initiative, self-reliant, and cooperative.
• Excellent time, and organizational management skills and motivation.
• Excellent ability to work under pressure and carry out multiple tasks.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application as per the following

• Cover Letter – outlining the key qualifications and relevant skills/experience.
• CV or Resume
• Please indicate the position title in the email subject line, and include the project name “Promoting Household Green Farming for Income Generation”

Please submit your complete application at: jobs@pef.ps 

no later than 03/10/2023.

Applications will only be accepted until day 03/10/2023

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

The Palestinian Employment Fund (PEF) is an equal-opportunity employer and

encourages females to apply for all position.