Project Manager

The Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committees (PARC) is a leading Palestinian Agricultural Development Organization that was established in 1983. Since its establishment, PARC has been efficiently engaged in Palestinian land development, water resources & environment, poverty reduction and women empowerment, olive oil marketing, as well as other crucial rural development programs. 

 

In accordance with its mandate, PARC will be implementing a project titles Improving Food Security and Enhancing Resilience in Gaza through optimized rehabilitation of agricultural infrastructure after the 2014 conflict very soon. This project is in partnership with Diakonie Katasterophenhilfe (DKH) and funded by the Douche Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The project rebuilding the agribusiness of certain number of Palestinian farmers affected by the last 2014 offensive in the Gaza Strip and enhancing farmers resilience against potential natural and manmade hazards utilizing the Building Back Better Approach (BBB). 

 

To accomplish those objectives, PARC is seeking qualified Project Manager. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Program Coordinator and PARCs management, the Project Manager should accomplish the following: 

Make sure that the scope of the project is maintained in all phases and achieving planning. 

Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project 

Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities 

Manage project staff 

Execute the project according to the project plan 

Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project 

Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards 

Write reports on the project for PARCs management, partners and donors 

Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance on a regular basis 

Overview and fine tune the project progress report. 

Produce high quality specialized reports. 

Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality 

 

Qualifications: Relevant university degree; preferably a master degree in Business Administration, Project Management; international development. 

Experience: 

-More than five years in direct project management experience. 

-Strong knowledge of project management techniques and tools. 

Language Requirements: 

Fluency in spoken and written both English & Arabic. 

 

Duration: The contract will be one year contract with possibility to be extend for three years. 

Salary: The salary is competitive and commensurate with the qualifications 

 

Candidates with experience in one of the above mentioned fields are encouraged to apply for this position. Cover letter and curriculum vitae in English, are to be submitted by email to [email protected], please ensure that you state the title of the post that you are applying for as subject of your email, no later than 19 April, 2015.