Programs Manager

The NGO Development Center (NDC) is a non-profit Palestinian organization whose main function is to empower non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to respond to the needs of the poor and marginalized. NDC provides a distinctive combination of direct grants to NGOs, to help them perform with improved quality and outcomes, while increasing access to services by the most vulnerable.

NDC is currently seeking a dynamic Programs Manager with excellent conceptual, analytical and organizational skills for its main office in Al-Ram. The Programs Manager will be responsible for a portfolio of projects in the West Bank and Gaza. The Programs Manager reports to the NDC Director.

Position Duties:

1. Ensure coordination, development, follow up and evaluation of NDC projects implemented in the field.
2. Prepare the programs work plan and budget, monitor progress and report periodically on progress and outcomes.
3. Supervise and provide guidance to the programs Project Officers and technical team; and coordinate with NDC line managers and specialists on regular basis.
4. Communicate the grant-making application process to the community and NGOs including the eligibility criteria, guidelines for submission and application forms.
5. Manage the technical team in conducting the required assessments and appraisals of grant applications submitted to NDC for funding and make recommendations to the NDC Technical Assessment Committee.
6. Manage and coordinate the execution of grants activities/ sub-projects, including planning, sub-grant design, due diligence, negotiations, preparation of sub-grant award documents, grant implementation agreements and administration, monitoring and closeout;
7. Maintain records of regular monitoring and impact assessments.
8. Prepare high quality analytical regular progress reports.
9. Recruit consultants, prepare TORs, monitor consultant’s work and quality of deliverables.
10. Actively participate in the development of new programs and proposals to donors.

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Qualifications and Professional Experience;

1. BA/S or equivalent in social science, management, development, public or business administration, engineering or any other relevant field; MA/S preferred.
2. At least eight years of experience in related functions including three years of management-level experience with complex multi-sectoral programs.
3. Experience in managing staff of different disciplines.
4. Good knowledge of the NGO sector.
5. Experience in women empowerment and gender equality projects.
6. Experience in project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation and procurement procedures.
7. Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic, including report development, writing and editing.
8. Advanced computer skills.
9. Excellent command of English and Arabic languages.
10. Valid driving license.
11. Access to Jerusalem is an advantage.

Applicants should send their CV with a motivation letter to the following email address [email protected] 

Deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.