Project Coordinator

Organizational Context

The ESCWA Technology Centre (ETC) operates the Digital Entrepreneurship Platform for the Arab Region (DEPAR). This role supports ETC's efforts to enhance DEPAR's visibility and utilization, and to coordinate logistics for the Arab SMEs Summit (ASMES) 2026. The position contributes to content management, community engagement, and promoting ETC programs.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to support the ESCWA Technology Centre (ETC) in strengthening the DEPAR platform and preparing for the Arab SMEs Summit (ASMES) 2026. This involves managing digital content, fostering community engagement with entrepreneurs and SMEs, and coordinating event logistics. The role aims to increase the utilization and impact of DEPAR, promote ETC programs, and ensure the successful execution of ASMES 2026, with a specific focus on inclusive participation for persons with disabilities. The contractor will contribute to project closure and operational support for ETC initiatives.

Responsibilities

Manage and update bilingual content on the DEPAR platform, ensuring resources are accessible, especially for persons with disabilities. Organize, migrate, and ensure the quality assurance of DEPAR content, making it searchable and user-oriented. Lead stakeholder outreach and community engagement on DEPAR, including entrepreneurs, SMEs, and support organizations. Contribute to the 'Persons with Disability Dashboard & Community' project. Support the planning and delivery of ASMES 2026 and related DEPAR activities, including coordination of participants, partners, registrations, and logistics. Provide logistical and administrative support for ETC events, ensuring accessibility. Collect feedback to improve DEPAR and support ETC initiatives.

Work Experience

A minimum of 3 years of practical experience in project coordination, program administration, or management assistance is required. Demonstrated experience in managing digital platforms, organizing online content, and supporting knowledge management activities is necessary. Experience in dynamic work environments is desirable.

Skills

Content management, stakeholder outreach, community engagement, event logistics coordination, project coordination, program administration, digital platform management, knowledge management, analytical skills, research skills, communication skills, task management, time management, resource management, adaptability.

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