Project Manager

Background

Bayader for Environment & Development (Bayader) is a non-governmental organization established in 2007 aiming to develop the Palestinian community and society in Child protection & education, development and institution building, community development, economic empowerment & civic participation and emergency response & early recovery. Bayader is working in the field of community initiatives mainly in non-profit activities with community.

JOB SUMMARY:

Bayader in partnership with Catholic Relief Services CRS, starts to implement Envision Gaza 2020 Project (USAID-funded project) which aims to create a path for vulnerable populations in Gaza (including youth, women, and other marginalized groups) to become more resilient and self-reliant by (1) providing basic humanitarian assistance to extremely vulnerable households in the form of food and non-food items, and (2) increasing employment opportunities through short-term employment in the form of cash-for-work, cash-for-internship and cash-for apprenticeship, minor capital investments, and job training.
Bayader is recruiting candidates for the following position:

Position Title: Project Manager (PM) - Full time

Place: Bayader Office, Khan Younis
Reports To: Executive Director
Period: 12 months with Possibilityof Extension
Starting Date: As soon as possible

S/he will be the focal point for Envision Gaza 2020 activities with CRS staff and will be responsible for the overall management of the project, including timely implementation, budget management, staff management, capacity building, and staff career development. The responsibilities of the PM may include other tasks and duties as necessary throughout the life of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

-Effectively supervise the Project Coordinators, Field Monitors and MEAL Monitor.
-Coordinate all activities related to the project, including procurement, community mobilization, beneficiary selection and employer relationship management.
-Provide technical oversight to Livelihood and Humanitarian Assistance activities.
-Monitor all aspects of the project, including implementation and expenditures.
-Utilize monitoring and evaluation tools to measure project outputs and impact.
-Maintain adequate administration and filing systems.
-Write reports in a timely manner.
-Ensure Program Quality standards.
-Ensure accountability to project beneficiaries and local stakeholders.
-Actively identify opportunities for innovation and project adaptation to improve impact.
-Take part in regular team, program and staff meetings.
-Ensure the timely implementation of all Performance Management steps, including Performance Development Plans, Coaching, and Performance Appraisals.
-Ensure compliance with CRS policies and procedures, including those of administration, procurement and finance.
-Ensure compliance with donor-specific regulations.
          
POSITION REQUIREMNETS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

-University degree in international development, business administration, economics, sociology, or related field.
-Minimum Five years of progressively responsible work experience in the field of development, preferably with USAID-funded projects. Significant experience working on humanitarian assistance, livelihoods projects required.
-Demonstrated strengths in relationship management; able to work with diverse groups of people in multicultural, team-oriented environment.
-Understands and works with local contexts (operational and cultural).
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) essential. Demonstrated skills in writing high quality English-language reports required.
-MS Office applications, Word, Excel, Power Point, Spread sheets and other Statistical software. 
-Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
-Strong supervisory skills.
-Understands and works with local contexts (operational and cultural).
-Female candidates are strongly encouraged.
 
HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should submit the following documents to:

[email protected]

-Cover letter.
-The most recent CV including 3 professional contacts as references.

Kindly indicate the job title in the subject line of the email e.g. Program Manager
Deadline for submitting applications 08/08/2016, no later than 12:00 PM.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please

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