Project Manager / Engineer

The Friends School -- an over century old KG-12th grade Quaker school in Ramallah and El-Bireh – is seeking to fill the vacancy for:
 

The two large campuses of the Friends Schools in Ramallah and El-Bireh are about to undergo two major infrastructural development projects with several grants recently approved. This post-holder will be charged with 1) supervising the execution of school construction projects; 2) preparing related reports and correspondence to the various international development agencies according to
donor agency’s grant management guidelines and procedures; and 3) overseeing and programming of school maintenance.
It is required that the candidate possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience preferably managing infrastructural projects with international development organizations. In addition, the school is looking for a candidate with strong communication skills especially in English language, demonstrated computer literacy with basic knowledge of AUTOCAD and outstanding management abilities. A one year renewable
contract will be offered.

Candidates are to send their CV with a cover letter detailing main areas of contribution to the school no later than 28 December 2010. Applications should be sent by email to: application@palfriends.org with ‘Engineer Vacancy’ written on the ‘Subject’ line. A detailed job description is available upon request using the same email address above. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.