Projects / Institutional Development and Capacity Building
Emergency Jobs Program (EJP) in Gaza Strip
- Client / financing
- Cooperative Housing Foundation (CHF), United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Location
- Palestine
- Dates
- 2009–2010
Project Overview
The Emergency Jobs Program (EJP) aimed to upgrade municipality capabilities and enhance the skills of local committees in planning, design, construction, and management of infrastructure projects. The program focused on strengthening the technical and managerial capacities of municipal engineers and managers in Gaza, enabling them to better handle local development challenges.
Role of CEP in the project
CEP provided key services to assist municipal engineers and managers in the successful delivery of the program:
Technical Assistance: CEP offered guidance in the planning and design of infrastructure projects, ensuring that they met local needs and international standards.
Preparation of Bidding and Contract Documents: CEP assisted municipalities in preparing bidding documents and contract agreements, ensuring the tendering process was competitive and transparent.
Construction Supervision: CEP played a vital role in supervising the construction phase, ensuring that projects were delivered on time, within budget, and met the required quality standards.