Project Coordinator (Academic Assistant)

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Acts as Project Coordinator for the civic engagement component of the Qatar Scholarship-Education Above All program (Qatar Scholarship-EAA), ensuring the key objectives and milestones are met in compliance with grant requirements. This includes coordinating and supporting students throughout their volunteerism, community internships, and training workshops. The candidate will also develop best practices and tools for the coordination and management of the project. In addition, he/she will work closely with the relevant AUB and external project stakeholders, including CCECS director, Qatar Scholarship-EAA management team, participating NGOs, and internal AUB departments.

DUTIES PERFORMED

• Carry out ongoing outreach for volunteering opportunities with community-based organizations and humanitarian agencies serving vulnerable populations
• Disseminate list of opportunities on a bi-weekly basis, while also encouraging students to identify their own activities, in alignment with AUB vetting regulations
• Coordinate and organize delivery of relevant workshops
• Follow-up on students’ reporting deliverables
• Collect, track and evaluate students’ progress on a regular basis by obtaining tracking sheets and reflections from students, and feedback from host organizations
• Write monthly and semi-annual reports
• Document students’ engagement in the form of success stories
• Guide, and motivate students to take positive action and accountability to successfully meet their civic engagement requirements
• Support other Center tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant field
• At least three years of cumulative experience in an educational or public sector institution, NGO or projects.
• Solution oriented with very strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete tasks/projects producing high quality deliverables in accordance with established deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources
• Excellent Arabic and English communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (including PowerPoint)
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Adept at conducting research in the field of humanitarian aid and development

TO APPLY

Interested applicants are requested to submit electronically an updated CV, cover letter, and 3 references, for the position to [email protected], specifying the name of the position in the subject line.

Deadline: Monday March 20, 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This position is supported by a grant for one year, and subject to renewal on an annual basis