Project Manager- partnership with UNICEF

Location: Gaza Strip
Report to: program manager
project duration:  5 months

MA’AN is an independent Palestinian development and training institution established in January 1989, and registered by law as a non-profit organization. The main office is located in Ramallah and the other branch offices are located in Gaza and Jenin. MA’AN's work is informed by the necessity of creating independent, self-reliant initiatives that lead to the development of human resources for sustainable development, which incorporate values of self-sufficiency and self-empowerment. 

Job Summary

In partnership with UNICEF, MA’AN is implementing a project aimed at addressing the urgent needs of conflict-affected populations for basic WASH services. The intervention encompasses water services activities, distribution of hygiene kits and hygiene materials, provision of cleaning services for formal public shelters, and providing light maintenance for WASH facilities in non-UNRWA designated shelters.

MA’AN Development Center is actively seeking a competent and highly qualified project manager to oversee the project activities, ensuring effective project management by consistently delivering appropriate technical, operational, financial, and administrative outputs.Top of Form

The main duties include:

• Developing a detailed implementation plan for the project.
• Develop a communication matrix in emergencies to ensure close supervision of the project team and activities
• Manage the project budget, ensuring adherence to financial plans.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the current emergency, taking corrective actions and maintaining daily oversight of the project and the broader context.
• Support the MA’AN M&E Team in monitoring project activities, considering monitoring and evaluation mechanisms tailored to emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with the donor regulations and requirements
• Maintain data quality management procedures and provide regular reports to the donor and relevant clusters.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

• BA with at least 5 years of experience in Project Management, especially related to WASH activities
• Experience in working within the NGO sector in similar positions.
• Demonstrated experience in managing emergency projects effectively.
• Strong ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize workload, and multi-task.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners, and donors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS/Project, Word and Excel.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic languages including both excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent reporting skills in both English and Arabic.

Advanced computer literacy.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as per the following: 

1. Save as / Download the employment application from the following link: Emergency Employment Application
2. Fill in the employment application and save the document with the name of the applicant and the position.  

3. Fill in the required information in the following link: https://forms.gle/LmcuSYnVALLDunV4A

4. Attach the employment application to the previous link.

1. Applications will not be considered if the employment application is not attached in the previous link.  
2. Applications will only be accepted until wednesday 27 March 2024.

In case you are unable to upload your application and complete the data through the link, you can send a clear CV with reference to the job you want to apply for to the HR WhatsApp number "00972594291818".

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

MA'AN Development Center is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women to apply for all position.