Project Manager

American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA), a Development Assistance and Humanitarian Aid
Organization working in Palestine since 1968, invites applications from qualified applicants for the
post of “Project Manager” for its program in Early Childhood Education (ECE), based in ANERA’s
office in Ramallah.

ANERA’s ECE initiative is a multi-year program based on a national ECE framework developed by
ECE stakeholders under the leadership of Ministry of Education. The program starts by working with
four preschools in the first year and expands gradually to include more preschools in subsequent years.
The program includes (1) Implementing a development plan for the four preschools in the first year;
(2) Identifying new preschools during the first year to be developed the year after; and (3) Preparation of preschool needs’ assessments and action plans for the newly identified preschools. ANERA is implementing this program in partnership with key stakeholders such as relevant government ministries, universities and other NGOs.

Project Manager’s Duties:
-Management of the Early Childhood Education Project in the West Bank.
-Create and execute project plans, and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
-Carry out needs assessment, develop plans of action, and identify resources needed.
-Coordinate between stakeholders and assign responsibilities.
-Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project and scope, including overseeing the implementation of the development plan, identifying new preschools during the first year to be developed the year after; and preparation of preschool needs’ assessments and action plans for the newly identified preschools
-Effectively apply ANERA’s methodology and enforces project standards.
-Prepares for engagement reviews.
-Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
-Prepare and disseminate progress reports according to agreed mechanism and frequency.

Qualifications and Experience:
-University degree in management is preferred, although a degree in Education Administration
may be acceptable.
-Three years’ project management experience, preferably with a local or international NGO, is a requirement.
-Ability to conceptualize project outcomes, and prepare and implement strategies to achieve them.
-Ability to complete projects on time and within budget.
-Strong personality to deal effectively with senior decision-makers.
-Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
-Good understanding of ECE and education in general would be useful

Application instructions
Interested candidates are requested to e-mail their CV, together with a cover letter, no later than May 9, 2010 to the following e-mail address: [email protected]. Faxed CV’s will .not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted