Project Manager

Position Title: Project Manager
Location: Gaza Strip
Report to: program manager
project duration:  10 months

MA’AN is an independent Palestinian development and training institution established in January 1989, and registered by law as a non-profit organization. The main office is located in Ramallah and the other branch offices are located in Gaza and Jenin. MA’AN's work is informed by the necessity of creating independent, self-reliant initiatives that lead to the development of human resources for sustainable development, which incorporate values of self-sufficiency and self-empowerment. 

Job Summary

In partnership with GIZ, MA’AN is currently implementing a project that should support young women and men (under 35) in Gaza refugee camps to respond to the emerging needs of their communities as a result of the current emergency in the Gaza Strip. MA’AN is actively seeking a competent and highly qualified project manager to oversee the project activities, ensuring effective project management by consistently delivering appropriate technical, operational, financial, and administrative outputs.

The main duties include:

• Manage project activities according to the project timeline, within the project scope, and allocated budget.
• Prepare and regularly update the project implementation plan.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of project activities.
• Guide and supervise project staff to ensure the completion of the tasks and the fulfillment of their responsibilities.
• Develop a communication matrix in emergencies to ensure close supervision of the project team and activities
• Manage the project budget, ensuring adherence to financial plans.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the current emergency, taking corrective actions and maintaining daily oversight of the project and the broader context.
• Coordinate with all organization programs, departments, monitoring, and evaluation within the organization regarding assessments, analysis, procedures, and implementation.
• Ensure that project results, outputs, and expected results under this position are monitored and fulfilled within the project's time frame.
• Ensure compliance with the donor regulations and requirements
• Maintain data quality management procedures and provide regular reports to the donor and relevant clusters.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

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• BA with at least 5 years of experience in Project Management
• Demonstrated experience in managing emergency projects effectively.
• Strong ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize workload, and multi-task.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners, and donors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS/Project, Word and Excel.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic languages including both excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent reporting skills in both English and Arabic.
• Advanced computer literacy.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as per the following: 

• Fill in the required information in the following link: https://zurl.to/m2dw?source=CareerSite
• Applications will only be accepted until Thursday 22 August 2024

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

MA’AN is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals.

MA’AN has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and violation against Children, Protection is everyone’s responsibility based on MA’AN policies and regulations