الوصف الوظيفي:DAI is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the following position
Technical Coordinator
Project: Technology for Youth and Jobs -TechStart
Expected start date: ASAP
Level of effort: Full-time
Duty Station: Ramallah, Palestine
Duration: 1 year, renewed annually through the lifetime of the project
Background
Palestine Technology for Youth and Jobs Project (TechStart)
TechStart is an eight-year, USD 30 million project for the benefit of the Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy (MTDE) of the Palestinian Authority, funded by the World Bank (WB), the European Union, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and the Government of the Kingdom of Netherlands, and implemented by DAI Global UK as the Project Implementation Agency (PIA).
It is designed to assist the Palestinian IT ecosystem to upgrade firm capabilities and spur employment growth. TechStart will build the capacity of Palestinian Tech firms, strengthen demand from international buyers and investors, and stimulate the absorption of high-tech knowledge in the ecosystem.
The project has four components:
Component 1 will strengthen the capabilities of firms and their workforces, addressing the capability shortfalls, information asymmetries, and other factors that dissuade firms from investing in capacity-building activities on their own. It targets firms and individuals that require upskills to meet the need of buyers who expect suppliers to meet global standards.
Component 2 will support the entry of new, complementary actors into the IT ecosystem, supporting the private sector to build the technology and business infrastructure that IT service companies rely on to compete, including finance.
Component 3 will stimulate demand through international market linkages and will encourage foreign direct investment in the West Bank & Gaza.
Component 4 will cover project management and monitoring as well as technical assistance to the MTDE.
Objective:
The coordinator will be assigned certain tasks which will include application and documentation verification, data processing, support activities, and grants follow-up. The coordinator will work closely with and report directly to Component 2 Lead.
Scope of work:
Prepare material and documents needed for evaluation of grant applications submitted.
Upload applications and documents on the internal system used for application processing.
Verify the completeness and consistency of supporting evidence through follow-up with applicant firms through emails, phone calls, site visits, and other direct communication and document these follow ups.
Follow the established practices and comply with program manuals.
Identify issues in the applications and submitted documents to be probed further.
Follow up with grants team to ensure full cycle completion of application processing.
Support operations teams in implementation of the grants as required, including follow-up with grantees for information, as requested and overseen by Procurement and Finance specialists.
Perform other related duties as needed.
Maintain trackers, filing records, documenting communication, and protecting confidential information.
متطلبات الوظيفة:Experience, competencies and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or any related field.
A minimum of three years’ work experience in project-related fields.
Microsoft Excel and data-management skills.
Knowledge in the tech and entrepreneurship industry locally and/ or internationally is a plus.
Has analytical skills and good judgment to recommend and propose informed suggestions relative to project activities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English.
Demonstrate teamwork spirit and a proactive attitude in accomplishing and delivering tasks.
Ability to absorb and quickly learn project details and operations/ procedures and provide ideas for improvements and enhancements when possible.
Reporting:
The post holder will be line managed by the Component 2 Lead.
About DAI: DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.
DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
تفاصيل الوظيفة:المسمى الوظيفي: Technical Coordinator
آخر موعد للتقديم: 12.09.2026.
المكان: رام الله والبيرة
طبيعة العمل: مكتبي أو ميداني (مقر العمل)
نوع الوظيفة: دوام كامل
المستوى المهني: مستوى مساعد
الدرجة العلمية: البكالوريوس
الخبرة: 3 سنوات
التصنيف: الإدارة والأعمال تكنولوجيا المعلومات وهندسة البرمجيات المنح والتمويل
آلية التقديم:To Apply:
If you would like to be part of a dynamic project team and are interested in submitting your CV for consideration, please apply through the following link:
Apply OnlineIndividual position postings including job description and qualifications sought can be viewed at the link provided. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for additional information.
All applications must be received no later than Saturday September 12, 2026.