Project Manager

For our Israeli-Palestinian team in Jerusalem we are looking for a Project Manager. FNF is a platform of innovation for enhancing freedom in society, strengthening dialogue with the European Union and contributing to the advancement of Israeli-Palestinian dialogue. Together with our partners, we want to strengthen liberal core values such as the rule of law and democracy, the respect of human dignity with civil and human rights, market economy principles and entrepreneurship and a democratic culture of tolerance and pluralism.

Our Vision: The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is the creative platform of innovation for enhancing freedom in society

Our Mission: Our work addresses interested people that share the core values of the foundation. We consult, inspire and motivate change makers in society and create, design and promote innovative concepts of freedom for today and tomorrow.

The “Project Manager” supports the Head of Office in the planning, conceptualization, coordination, implementation and evaluation of activities and programs and the related financial and administrative work. 

The field of responsibility includes the projects managed by FNF Office Jerusalem and, upon special request of the Head of Office, any other project if the requested tasks are in line with the defined responsibilities below.

The “Project Manager” has the following tasks and functions:

1. Program Planning

• Establish draft of Annual Planning for assigned projects
• Draft concept papers for each line of activities
• Coordinate and hold meetings with partners to define the cooperation
• Design specific programs, approach experts and coordinate with partners
• Permanently develop and up-date list of activities
• Establish combined plan of activities and budget
• Establish detailed job lists for projects
• Coordinate with Financial Officer
• Support Head of Office in elaborating applications to funding institutions.

2. Implementation of Activities

• Select trainers and speakers for the events
• Select and invite participants
• Define all relevant logistical needs and ensure logistic coordination with venues, hotels and service providers for transportation, translation etc.
• Moderation of events
• Follow discussions and write reports about the activities
• Ensure follow-up and documentation of participants, speakers, results of discussions and of work material
• Cooperation and communication with other colleagues involved.

3. Evaluation and Analysis

• Evaluation of activities and definition of next steps
• Regular briefing of the Head of Office on projects’ progress and discussion of strategy
• Maintaining contacts relevant for the project to develop it further
• Monitor political developments relevant to the project and write analysis about politics and developments in the region.

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

• University graduate with relevant degree and at least six to eight years of work experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge and interest in Palestinian social developments, local and national politics.
• Passion for liberal values and good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a diverse team and desire to learn new things
• Excellent English and Arabic skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of Hebrew and German a bonus
• Driving License

If interested to apply, send an e-mail with e-mail subject: “Project Manager (PAL) Xxx (your first name) Yyy (your last name)” to [email protected]; please have the following documents attached:

1. CV (highlighting relevant experience)
2. Brief cover letter (with short reasoning why you apply to this position with FNF Jerusalem).
3. Your salary expectations.

Kindly note that applications without all documents will not be considered.