Project Manager

Organization:                                                    Union of Stone and Marble Industry - USM

Reports to:                                                         CEO

Work Location:                                                USM Headquarters- Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories 

Target Start Date:                                             March 2025

Duration :                                                          22 months

Contract Duration :                                          1 year contract with possibility of extension

Application Closing Date:                             February 16, 2025 3:30 am Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Union of Stone and Marble (USM)

Established in 1996, as an independent nongovernmental and nonprofit organization based on membership.  The Union of Stone and Marble (USM) is a key advocate for Palestine's stone and marble sector, focusing on industry expansion, sustainability, and global competitiveness. With headquarters in Bethlehem and branches across Palestine, USM decided to lead projects aligned with the Green and Circular Economy (GCE), promoting inclusivity and innovation as one of the top sector priorities.

USM's mission is to represent the stone and marble industry in Palestine and to promote and develop it by contributing to the improvement of the business environment following the concepts of sustainable development and promoting its products globally. The union aims to empower all members, regardless of gender, to contribute to and benefit from relevant initiatives, the Union's core activities focus on organizing exports, facilitating market access, defending the interests of the stone industry, fostering partnerships and networking, promoting occupational health and safety, promoting green practices and strengthening the Union's internal structure. USM continues to address the promotion of sustainable practices. The Union remains dedicated to empowering its members by developing their administrative and technical skills, promoting green technology, and creating an inclusive workplace that actively involves young people and women. Looking ahead, USM aims to lead transformative change and create opportunities within the stone and marble industry, ensuring its long-term viability and prosperity within the Palestinian economy.

The Palestinian Stone and Marble Industry Sector is the largest industrial sector as measured by the most important indicators on which any country is based to measure the economic capacity of the industrial sectors.

The sector is trying all the way to contribute to environmental protection efforts. To take advantage of quarry residues “ Waste Scrap stone “ as well as reduce the environmental impact. However, the largest and most environmentally damaging waste is the liquid waste “slurry” generated from stone cutting in factories, as this process represents the primary stage in stone manufacturing, additionally, this process consumes large quantities of water. Many factories use special technology to dry liquid waste” slurry”  as a result of deployment, which significantly reduces the space used to dispose of it and also reduces water consumption by an estimated 40% as a result of water reuse, Finally, this type of waste is an essential material for other industries.

The project aims to drive a sustainable transformation in the Stone and Marble industry. It is implemented by the Union of Stone and Marble Industries in Palestine (USM) in cooperation with the Belgian Development Agency (Enabel) and is funded by the government of Belgium as part of the Green West Bank intervention. The project aligns with Enabel’s strategic focus on promoting a green and circular economy while enforcing the region’s ecological and social resilience.

Through this collaboration, the following objectives will be pursued:

General Objective:

To contribute to support the Green and circular economy and entrepreneurship in the Stone and

Marble value chain based on a market system approach.

Specific objective:

To support the utilization of Green Circular Economy practices within the Stone and Marble value chain, focusing on the sectors of waste management practices, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency practices and lobbying and enforcement of related regulatory frameworks.

Scope of work

Under the supervision of USM's CEO, the Project Manager will lead the project's execution, overseeing daily operations, procurement, and reporting. Key responsibilities include developing work plans, coordinating with firms, conducting site visits, and ensuring project activities align with the plan. The Project Manager will report regularly to the CEO, manage procurement with USM staff, and work closely with the financial officer to ensure efficient resource management.

The key responsibilities for this position will be as follows:

• Lead project planning, coordination, and capacity building meetings with partner organization and donor as necessary.
• Preparation of detailed and effective project action plan for project activities.
• Close follow up on the implementation of the different components of the project in office and in field.
• Ensure all project activities are implemented in a timely manner and according to donor’s rules and regulations.
• Plan and conduct regular field visits to ensure proper activities implementation on the ground.
• Develop the necessary administrative procedures to effectively achieve project deliverables and outcomes.

• Prepare project ToRs, RFQs, and purchase requests in accordance with project’s Procurement guidelines, templates and processes locally and internationally for submission to financial department
• Identify and address any challenges or risks that may arise during project implementation.

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Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• BA degree in Business Administration, Environmental Sciences , Sustainable Development, or related fields.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing projects, preferably in industrial sectors.
• Experience in financial oversight of procurement processes.
• Proven Experience working with non-profit organizations.
• Experience in promoting and disseminating green practices, best practices, and green technologies within industries (preferably in the stone and marble sector).
• Strong experience in procurement, and vendor management(experience in tenders on an  international level is an advantage)

Skills

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project).

Languages:

• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required.

Very important notes:

• Applicants for all the required positions must be residents of Bethlehem Governorate to ensure the smooth execution of the project and to avoid any obstacles in accessibility, as the workplace will be the Union's headquarters in Bethlehem.
• Only resumes that meet the aforementioned requirements will be reviewed.

Please send a cover letter and CV, clearly stating the position you are applying for in the cover letter and the email correspondence, along with three references contacts and their communication details, to the following email address:: [email protected]