Jusoor-Amal Scholarship Volunteer Coordinator
Location: Amman with possible travel to Al Zarqa University
Duration: April 15, 2019 – open-ended; preference for candidates open to longer terms
Working Hours: 2-3 hours per week
Compensation: Position is unpaid; a letter of recommendation will be provided upon successful completion of the volunteership
Deadline to Apply: March 27, 2019
Are you based in Amman and interested in supporting Syrian students from Za’atari Refugee Camp in Jordan? Join our team!
Jusoor is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to support our Jusoor-Amal scholars. The Coordinator aims to encourage student success at university and works in cooperation with Jusoor’s Head of Research, Development & Scholarships. To date, the fund has provided eight undergraduate scholarships to students studying at Al Zarqa University.
Responsibilities
- Arrange monthly meetings for the students to gather and share their progress at university and in their work in Za’atari Camp
- Facilitate and support communication between students, universities, and Jusoor during enrollment processes and throughout the school year
- Coordinate administrative meetings as necessary with university officials at the beginning of each semester to ensure smooth enrollment processes
- Manage informal check-in sessions in the form of informal Arabic-English language exchange meetings with students as often as their schedule allows, and report back to Jusoor about the wellbeing of students and any issues
- Meet monthly with Jusoor to review student progress and brainstorm ideas for new scholarship fund activities
- Maintain highly responsive communication with the students via the established Whatsapp group and with Jusoor via e-mail
Qualifications
- Dedicated to Jusoor’s mission
- Fluent in Arabic and English
- Proficient in Google Docs and Sheets
- Superior organization and time management skills
To apply, please fill out the following form. You will receive an update on the status of your application by April 5, 2019.