Project Manager

Main Job Purpose:

Action For Humanity Palestine is a charity that aims to provide aid and assistance to people affected by natural and man-made disasters. Our vision is a world of crises-resilient communities. Our mission is to mobilise and respond to emergencies and critical needs through humanitarian, development and peace-building action, helping affected communities survive, recover and build a better future. The Projects Manager will lead and oversee the implementation of the organization’s humanitarian and development projects in Gaza. This role involves strategic management, providing high-level oversight, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of projects, and managing relationships with key stakeholders, including donors. The Projects Manager will work closely with the Gaza Office Manager and lead the Projects Coordinators to ensure that programs align with organizational goals and maximize impact...

Objectives:

• Provide leadership, strategic guidance, and oversight for all projects.
• Ensure successful project implementation in line with donor requirements and organizational objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors and institutional partners.
• Enhance the overall effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of project execution.
• Support the financial and procurement processes to ensure projects are adequately resourced.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts through institutional funding, proposal writing, and partnership development

Accountabilities:

Project Leadership and Strategic Management:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of multiple projects.
• Lead the coordination between various departments to ensure projects meet organisational goals.
• Provide strategic direction to Projects Coordinators and ensure alignment with donor requirements.
• Resolve high-level project challenges and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.

Institutional Funding:

• Lead the development of project proposals and funding applications for institutional donors.
• Maintain and grow relationships with institutional donors, ensuring compliance with their reporting and funding guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Partnerships team to secure long-term funding for key initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Represent AFH in high-level meetings, forums, and networks, including UN cluster meetings.
• Establish and nurture relationships with key partners, including community leaders, NGOs, and government entities.
• Lead donor communications related to project implementation and progress.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation framework for projects, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on all aspects of project implementation, including financial performance and impact.
• Lead the team in implementing improvements and adjustments to optimise project outcomes.

Team Leadership:

• Provide strong leadership to the Projects Coordinators and Officers, promoting a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
• Mentor and support team members to develop their skills and ensure high performance.
• Foster effective communication within the team and with other departments, ensuring information flow and collaboration.

Policy and Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to AFH policies, donor guidelines, and legal requirements in Gaza.
• Work with the HR and Finance teams to ensure projects are compliant with all organisational and donor policies.

Our Values:

Believe in the cause

We believe in changing a situation from negative to lasting positive; helping those in need; saving and transforming lives for the better is what drives us.

Work together

Teamwork is the backbone of our work’s success.

Give with grit

Being a “gritty” person means perseverance and passion for long-term goals; hence, freely giving with courage, conscientiousness, and resilience; acting with optimism, confidence, and creativity as you strive for excellence.

Make life better

Ultimately, our work is to make life, in its holistic sense, better for everyone, and everything, including the environment.

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Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Degree (or equivalent) in relevant field i.e., International Development, International Relations, Public Relations, Economics, Politics, etc.

General Work Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a senior role within the humanitarian sector.
• Demonstrated success in securing institutional funding and managing donor relationships.
• Extensive experience managing multiple projects and leading teams in complex environments.
• Strong track record in proposal writing and fundraising...

Skills:
Proven leadership, management, and strategic planning skills.
Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.

Languages:
Strong written and spoken English
Strong written and spoken Arabic

Work Environment:

70% office based

30% Field VISITS / events / work trips / meetings etc.,

How to apply: Kindly fill in the form on the link: (Apply Online). Job code: AFHG-HR-003