The Studies and Projects Unit is one of the administrative units operating under the Office of the Dean at Hisham Hijjawi College of Technology, and it plays a key role in achieving the college's strategic development objectives. It works in close collaboration with academic departments and administrative divisions to develop the college's infrastructure and resources, enhance the capacities of staff and students, and implement both academic and community-oriented projects.
The unit also coordinates and unifies efforts across the college to manage, monitor, and report on all development projects funded by local and international donor institutions. Through this, it aims to establish an integrated, standardized framework for project implementation that ensures available resources are used in the most effective and efficient way.
Vision
Ensuring the successful implementation of projects under all circumstances.
Mission
The Studies and Projects Unit ensures that all externally funded development projects are effectively executed and aligned with the college's strategic goals. It oversees every stage of the project life cycle — from planning and budgeting to implementation and evaluation — ensuring that each project efficiently and successfully achieves its intended objectives and long-term impact.
Significance of the Unit
The unit was established to enhance and standardize the methodology of project management and execution, ensuring that every project is managed, directed, and completed successfully from initiation to closure, in line with best practices and international standards.
Main Responsibilities
In line with its vision and mission, the unit's main responsibilities include:
- Preparing proposals for developmental and capacity-building projects based on the college's needs, in response to opportunities announced by local, regional, and international funding programs — including project concept notes, estimated budgets, and management frameworks.
- Strengthening relations with donor institutions at the local, regional, and international levels to promote academic and developmental cooperation and the exchange of innovative practices.
- Monitoring project implementation and maintaining continuous communication with funding agencies.
- Supervising and managing projects to ensure successful delivery, sustainability, and long-term impact.
- Promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Coordinating communication channels among internal stakeholders (such as the Procurement Department, the Internal Audit Department, and academic divisions).
- Managing and following up on the sustainability of project outcomes.
Projects
Current Projects
- SkillsUp Youth Training – Skilled Young Palestine (ENABLE): A key partnership with the Nablus Chamber of Commerce and Industry to deliver vocational training programs for youth in modern agriculture.
- Skilled Young Palestine (ENABLE): Implemented in partnership with the Palestinian Federation of Industries to train youth in renewable energy.
- Thabiri (GRIT) Project: Implemented in collaboration with Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR), the project promotes gender-responsive and inclusive vocational and technical education in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. It includes developing new training programs, offering scholarships for girls, upgrading laboratories, and building the capacity of academic and technical staff.
- Development of a New Diploma Program in Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance: Implemented under the Demand-Oriented Technical and Vocational Education and Training (DO TVET) program, funded by GIZ and aligned with labor market needs.
- GREENLAND Project (ENI CBC Med Program): A cross-border Mediterranean cooperation project that aims to enhance employment opportunities for youth (aged up to 30) and women by equipping them with market-oriented skills in the green and circular economy sectors, particularly in rural areas affected by climate change. More information: www.enicbcmed.eu/projects/greenland
Completed Projects
- "Najahaha" Project – Empowering Women and Youth: Implemented by the MA'AN Development Center, this project delivered vocational training programs for entrepreneurial women in fields such as hydroponic (soilless) agriculture, agribusiness, and the cultivation of high-value crops (e.g., artichoke and wild cardoon).
- Fair Development of Agricultural Production and Market Systems in Palestine: Conducted in partnership with OXFAM and the Agricultural Risk Prevention and Insurance Fund, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), and implemented with the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture. The project involved constructing a weather-resistant greenhouse at the An-Najah Agricultural Training and Research Center in Nassariya.
- Upgrading the Auto-Mechatronics Program: Supported by the World Bank, this project modernized the curriculum to keep pace with technological advances in the automotive industry and provided technical training for instructors to enhance the quality of education.
- Development of Farm-Based Technical Programs: Implemented under the GIZ-led program supporting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Palestine, funded by the European Union.
- Enhancing the Skills of Unemployed University Graduates: Funded by the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, this project provided unemployed graduates — both men and women — with technical and vocational skills to improve their employability.
Contact Information
- Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
- Phone: +970 9 2311337
- Mobile: +970 568 739 454
Staff
Alaa Darwish
Section Head — An-Najah Training and Rehabilitation Center