Project Manager - ECHO

MA'AN DEVELOPMENT CENTER

JOB VACANCY

Based in Jenin Office

MA'AN Development Center is looking for Qualified & Dynamic

candidates for the position of

Project Manager

Position Title: Project Manager

Project Target Locations: Jenin and Nablus

Duty Station: MA’AN’s Jenin Office

Report to: Humanitarian and Emergency Program Manager

Duration: 12 months (with the possibility of extension)

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 responsible for leading the planning and implementation of Child Protection activities in Jenin and Nablus, including psychosocial support sessions, case management and proper referrals through proper referral pathways. The project Manager will manage a team of facilitators and case managers, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure the program's strategic alignment and effectiveness.

The duty station will be MA’AN’s office in Jenin with frequent visits to the project locations and Ramallah office as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Lead the overall planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Child Protection project , ensuring timely delivery and achievement of project objectives in Jenin and Nablus.

· Coordinate the implementation of Child Protection activities in close collaboration with the Child Protection Technical Team, ensuring adherence to approved technical approaches and quality standards.

· Develop and monitor project work plans, implementation schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and spending forecasts.

· Supervise and support project staff, ensuring effective team coordination, performance management, and capacity development.

· Ensure compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, humanitarian principles, and relevant protection standards.

· Coordinate with internal support departments, including Finance, HR, Logistics, Procurement, and MEAL, to ensure smooth project implementation.

· Monitor project progress against targets and budgets, identify implementation challenges, and develop appropriate corrective actions.

· Ensure timely preparation and submission of high-quality narrative reports, work plans, and other project documentation.

· Maintain effective coordination with donors, UN agencies, clusters, government counterparts, and partner organizations as required.

· Support activities design, proposal development , budget revisions, and project close-out processes.

· Promote Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), safeguarding, PSEA, protection mainstreaming, disability inclusion, and gender-sensitive programming across all project activities.

· Facilitate regular coordination meetings between project teams and technical specialists to ensure effective implementation and continuous quality improvement.

· Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager relevant to the position.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Sciences, International Relations, or related field. A master's degree is an advantage.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing child protection projects in conflict-affected areas.

- Proven experience in project management and coordination.

- Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and the specific needs of vulnerable populations in conflict zones.

- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

- 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.