Your mission
War Child is an independent and impartial international non-governmental child rights organization investing in a peaceful future for children and young people affected by armed conflict. With a focus on child protection, mental health, and psychosocial support, we strive to empower children and young people, while enabling adults to bring about positive and lasting change in the lives of conflict-affected children and young people. War Child has been working in the oPt since 2006 and has offices in Jerusalem, Hebron, the Jordan Valley, and Gaza.
War Child is seeking a motivated Project Coordinator who can fulfill the following Job description to join the organization.
Your profile
Job Summary/ Scope of Work:The Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the ECHO-funded project in the West Bank and Gaza. This includes ensuring timely and quality implementation, coordination among consortium partners, risk management, and compliance with donor requirements. The Project Coordinator ensures effective collaboration with project staff, stakeholders, and partners and contributes to the strategic development of War Child’s programming in oPt.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Coordinate and oversee the implementation of project activities in the West Bank and Gaza according to work plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Lead coordination between local and international consortium partners on a day-to-day basis.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks and challenges, and take proactive measures to address them.
- Ensure project visibility with national and international audiences.
- Represent the project in coordination and reflection meetings with partners and stakeholders.
- Liaise with the MEAL team for effective monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of lessons learned.
- Collect and consolidate narrative reports from the project team and partners.
- Supervise project officers and ensure the timely implementation of activities and effective budget management.
- Provide feedback to the Project Manager and partners to guide programmatic adjustments as needed.
- Ensure adherence to War Child’s values, code of conduct, and donor guidelines.
- Participate in risk assessments and contribute to risk mitigation planning throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support technical assistance to staff and partners in protection, MHPSS, education, and emergency response.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Relevant academic degree in education, social sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, preferably in consortium settings.
- Proven experience with EU/ECHO-funded projects.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate with multiple partners and stakeholders, including government bodies and donors.
- Preferably experienced in projects related to child protection and psychosocial support.
- Technical experience in PSS and capacity building is an asset.
- Knowledge of the Palestinian context and previous experience in community-based programming preferred.
- Strong experience in reporting, planning, and financial management.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.
- Excellent reporting and documentation abilities.
- Team-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and flexibility.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
Mandatory RequirementThis is a national position, the candidate should be based in Hebron.
Deadline for Applications: 21 July 2025
About us
The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (soon to be registered), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes
https://www.warchild.net/ Safeguarding and Integrity
Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - Home
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly, irrespective of where, what or whom they were born, or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people, especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented, can be themselves at work. You can read our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) policy on our website, and if you have any questions about our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) do get in touch: DEIB.team@warchild.net
