JOB VACANCY
Based in Ramallah Office
MA'AN Development Center is looking for Qualified & Dynamic
candidates for the position of
Project Manager
Position Title : Project Manager
Project Target Locations : Across all West Bank
Duty Station: MA’AN’s Ramallah Office
Report to: Program Manager
Duration : 6 months
MA’AN Development Center is an independent Palestinian non-profit organization, established in Jerusalem in January 1989. Relying on a human rights-based approach, community partnerships, and active participation, MA’AN works to enhance the resilience, empowerment, and realization of the rights of those most in need, the poor and marginalized groups and individuals, as well as unleash their latent capacities to enhance their active participation in sustainable development and their abilities to respond to and recover from crises.
MA’AN seeks to hire a competent Project Manager to manage and oversee the implementation of an emergency WASH response project supporting Palestinians affected by the ongoing conflict across the West Bank.
The project aims to address urgent Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) needs of newly displaced and conflict-affected populations across the West Bank Governorates. The WASH component includes, but is not limited to, emergency water supply, water quality monitoring, hygiene kit distributions and hygiene promotion, emergency rehabilitation or installation of toilets, rapid needs assessments, and rapid response to WASH alerts.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall day-to-day management, coordination, quality assurance and timely implementation of the project, ensuring compliance with MA’AN procedures, donor requirements, humanitarian standards and WASH Cluster guidance. The position is based at MA’AN’s Ramallah Office and requires frequent travel to project locations across the West Bank.
Roles and Responsibilities:
· Lead the overall planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the project across the West Bank, ensuring quality, timeliness and compliance with approved objectives, budget, donor requirements and humanitarian standards.
· Ensure effective and timely response to emerging WASH needs and oversee the implementation of project activities.
· Maintain close coordination with the donor, WASH Cluster and other relevant humanitarian coordination mechanisms.
· Monitor project progress, budget, risks and results, and ensure timely corrective actions.
· Ensure effective coordination among Program, MEAL, Finance, Procurement and Logistics teams.
· Ensure timely and accurate narrative, quantitative and financial reporting and proper project documentation.
· Ensure accountability, protection, PSEA, gender and inclusion are integrated throughout project implementation.
· Represent MA’AN in relevant coordination meetings, field visits and technical discussions.
· Undertake regular travel across the West Bank to oversee implementation, monitor activities and engage with communities and stakeholders.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Health, Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field.
· Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in humanitarian or development programming, including at least 3 years in project management.
· Proven experience managing donor-funded humanitarian projects, preferably in WASH and emergency response.
· Good understanding of humanitarian principles, WASH standards, accountability, protection and PSEA.
· Strong skills in project planning, budget monitoring, reporting and team coordination.
· Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
· Valid driving license and ability to drive independently.
· Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the West Bank, including to field locations as required.
· Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
Competencies:
- Strategic planning and project management skills.
- Ability to manage and mentor a diverse team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
Work Conditions, Contract & Benefits
- The work schedule is 40 hours per week.
- The probation period is 3 months and can be extended to another 3 months according to the Labor Law.
- Annual leave: 21 working days/year
- National and Religious leave: 16 days per year.
- Sick leave: 14 days/year
- Indemnity Payment: Equivalent to one month’s salary for each complete year of service.
- Reimbursement for work related transportation expenses is according to MA’AN’s by- laws.
- Time flexibility is recognized by both parties with consideration that this position might need to do part of the work after 4:00pm.
- Contract Type: Project-based / Renewable.
- Salary & Benefits: Competitive and based on experience and organizational salary scale.
- Other Benefits: professional development.