Position Title: Project Manager
Location: MA’AN HQ, Ramallah Office
Reports to: Socio-Economic Empowerment Program Manager
Position Type and Duration: Full-time, one year.
Start Date: May 10th , 2025
Target Locations: West Bank
Job Purpose:
MA’AN Development Center seeks a qualified and dynamic Project/s Manager to lead the implementation of a high-impact project focused on integrating youth into the labor and entrepreneurship market and ecosystem.
Based at MA'AN’s HQ in Ramallah, the Project/s Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the project/s meets its objectives within the designated timeline, budget, and quality standards. In addition to managing the assigned project, the Project Manager will work closely with the Socio-Economic Empowerment Program Manager to support the management of all projects under the Hub umbrella. Approximately 20–25% of the Project Manager’s time will be dedicated to supporting broader Hub activities, including project reporting, budget management, strategies and other administrative and programmatic responsibilities aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness and growth of the Hub.
Knowledge in startups, SMEs, innovation ecosystems, and entrepreneurial development is essential. The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills to manage the project team, support cross-functional collaboration with the Hub team, and maintain high standards of implementation and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate, and support a large team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including career development plans for direct reports and problem resolution
- Achieve project objectives within specified time, cost, and quality constraints.
Develop and implement a detailed project implementation plan.
• Manage the project budget and ensure expenditures align with approved plans under supervision of the program manager.
• Identify and mitigate project risks in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Conduct field visits, supervise project activities, and ensure quality control and documentation.
• Draft key project documents such as communications, tenders, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee technical aspects and supervise suppliers, workers, and contractors.
• Coordinate effectively with MA'AN staff and partners for smooth implementation of activities.
• Prepare timely progress reports, success stories, and required donor reports.
• Arrange and report on meetings, consultations, and field assessments.
• Support gender mainstreaming across project activities.
• Assist the MEAL Coordinator in performance monitoring and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal policies.
• Analyze project data for learning, reporting, and program improvement.
• Participate actively in community consultations and participatory project design.
• Manage all aspects of project administration, including budgeting, procurement, and reporting.
• Support the Program Manager in the management and coordination of all Hub projects and strategic initiatives.
• Dedicate approximately 20–25% of time to broader Hub tasks, including support in writing proposals, managing budgets across multiple projects, drafting consolidated reports, and contributing to the Hub’s strategic development initiatives.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Handle high-pressure situations, meet tight deadlines, and ensure the overall success of both project-specific and Hub-wide objectives.
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Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree with at least five years’ experience, or master’s degree with at least three years’ experience in Business Development, Project Management, Technology, or related fields.
Experience:
- Experience in the NGO sector and managing economic empowerment projects for marginalized groups.
- Proven expertise in entrepreneurship, technology, agriculture, and supporting business development, private sector development.
- Demonstrated project management experience, including design, donor submissions, monitoring, and reporting.
- Experience in financial management of project budgets.
- Knowledge of startups, SMEs, and innovation is a must.
- Strong monitoring and evaluation skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
Professional Skills: • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills: Ability to set clear goals, motivate the team, and maintain high performance levels.
• Strong communication skills: Capable of communicating effectively at different levels — with staff, superiors, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Problem-solving and conflict management skills: Ability to identify issues proactively and resolve internal and external conflicts constructively.
• Accountability: A strong sense of responsibility for managing projects, budgets, reporting, and overall program success.
• People management and motivation: Skilled in building cohesive teams, understanding individual needs, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Delegating skills: Ability to manage workload effectively by assigning responsibilities appropriately and empowering team members.
• Resilience and stress management: Capable of maintaining performance and focus under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Proven experience in partnership development: Ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships and networks to support the Hub’s growth, with a strong focus on partnerships within Palestine and extending to regional and international networks.
• Excellent reporting skills in both English and Arabic.
• Strong background in project budget management and financial reporting.
• Advanced computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on the following link:
zurl.to/mW4m?source=CareerSite
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
MA'AN Development Center is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women to apply for all positions.
MA’AN has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and violation against Children, Protection is everyone’s responsibility based on MA’AN policies and regulations
