About this role
JOB VACANCY
Based in Ramallah Office
MA'AN Development Center is looking for Qualified &
Dynamic
candidates for the position of
Project Manager
Location:
Ramallah
Duration:
12 Months / Renewable
Employment
Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Project target locations: Bethlehem and Hebron
About MA’AN
MA’AN Development Center is an independent Palestinian
non-profit organization, established in Jerusalem in January 1989. Relying on a
human rights-based approach, community partnerships, and active participation,
MA’AN works to enhance the resilience, empowerment, and realization of the
rights of those most in need, the poor and marginalized groups and individuals,
as well as unleash their latent capacities to enhance their active
participation in sustainable development and their abilities to respond to and
recover from crises.
About the project:
MA’AN Development Center has been awarded the project “ Revitalization
of sustainable local economies through climate smart agriculture in areas B and
C of the West Bank” funded by the Spanish Agency for International
Development Cooperation (AECID) and implemented jointly by MA’AN Development
Center and the World Vison International.
The project aims to strengthen climate resilience, food security, and
inclusive economic development of community-based organizations (CBOs) and
vulnerable communities in areas B and C in the West Bank (Hebron and
Bethlehem).
To achieve its objectives, the project focuses on two key actions:
· Empowering community-based organizations (CBOs) to implement and manage Climate-Smart
Agriculture interventions.
• Raising awareness among rights holders and duty bearers including
children and caregivers, on Climate Smart Agriculture.
Job Purpose:
MA’AN Development Center is seeking a qualified and
dynamic Project Manager to lead the
overall supervision, coordination, and management of the project.
The
Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring the timely, efficient, and
high-quality implementation of all project activities in alignment with WVI/AECID and MA’AN
Development Center standards, policies, and donor requirements.
Key
Responsibilities:
· Manage
implementation of all projects’ activities according to approved work plans,
budgets, and timelines.
· Manage
and supervise the project staff including Project Coordinator and Business
Development Officer staff under the project structure.
· Supervise
projects’ planning, budgeting, procurement, and compliance with donor
regulations and MA’AN’s policies.
· Conduct
regular field visits to monitor progress, supervise activities, and ensure
quality and accountability standards are met.
· Facilitate
coordination and communication with the key stakeholders.
· Lead
and review project reporting, documentation, and visibility efforts, ensuring
accurate and timely submission of deliverables.
· Lead
the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToR) for the procurement of services and
commodities for the projects, as well as the evaluation of bids and awarding of
contracts.
· Collaborate
with the MEAL unit to track projects performance and report on progress,
outcomes, and impact to MA’AN.
· Supervise
budgets and disbursements, and provide technical oversight and supervision of
suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
· Arrange
and report on meetings, events, stakeholder engagements, and field visits.
· Collaborate
with staff and partners to ensure inclusive, gender-responsive results.
· Identify
and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to child protection, gender
equality, and environmental safeguards.
· Support
institutional learning by documenting best practices and lessons learned.
· Uphold
MA’AN’s Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy, and accountability standards.
· Effectively
manage high-pressure situations and meet tight deadlines.
Requirements
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least
five years of experience, or a master’s degree with three years of
experience in Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture/Nutrition,
Project Management, or other related fields.
- Experience:
o Proven experience in
managing donor-funded development projects preferably related to working with
CBOs and strengthening local communities.
o Strong skills and
experience in project management, planning, budget management, procurement,
compliance with donor regulations, team supervision, monitoring, and reporting.
o Demonstrated experience
working with local communities, government units, institutions, and
community-based organizations (CBOs).
o Preferable knowledge of
CBOs’ Climate Smart Agriculture initiatives promoting food security, and
inclusive economic development.
o Valid driver’s license
and ability to travel frequently across the West Bank.
- Professional Skills:
· Strong
leadership and organizational abilities.
· Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate among
diverse communities and stakeholders.
· Fluency
in both Arabic and English (spoken and written).
- Excellent
reporting and analytical writing skills in both English and Arabic.
- Proficiency in
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to
work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Work
Conditions, Contract & Benefits
· The
work schedule is 40 hours per week.
· The
probation period is 3 months and can be extended to another 3 months according
to the Labor Law.
· Annual
leave: 21 working days/year
· National
and Religious leave: 16 days per year.
· Sick
leave: 14 days/year
· Indemnity
Payment: Equivalent to one month’s salary for each complete year of service.
· Reimbursement
for work related transportation expenses is according to MA’AN’s by- laws.
· Time
flexibility is recognized by both parties with consideration that this position
might need to do part of the work after 4:00pm.
· Contract
Type: Project-based / Renewable.
· Salary
& Benefits: Competitive and based on experience and organizational
salary scale.
· Other
Benefits: professional development.