occupied Palestinian territory: Project Manager Palestine

Title: Project Manager

Country: Palestine

Closing Date: 05/04/2017

Period: 9 months

Starting Date: 01/05/2017

Main objective: Operational coordination and execution of the activities required for the project

Reporting to: Country Representative

Specific duties:

1. To plan and coordinate all the project activities according to the donor rules and AVSI procedures

2. To monitor and evaluate the project’s activities including production of the required technical and financial reports

3. To manage the procurement and the administration processes necessary for the project

4. To ensure that financial reports related to the project are prepared and submitted accurately and on time

5. To work in close relation and dialogue with the local partners, to improve their skill, management and performance

6. To relate with the local authorities and all the actors involved in the project, building relationships and sharing information to enhance project activities and sustainability

7. To actively participate in any regional technical working groups that are relevant to the project

8. To coordinate and support the research component of the project including providing guidance to the consultants and research team

9. Constant monitoring of the security situation

Essential Requirement:

· Degree, preferably in Social Studies, Social Sciences, Political or similar

· Master in Humanitarian Studies or International Development is an added value

· At least three years working experience in developing countries as JPO, PO, PM or similar.

· Proven experience as project manager implementing emergency projects

· Knowledge of the donor procedures (Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo)

· Computer skills / Microsoft Office

· Organizational Skills

· Fluency in English, spoken and written. Arab is an asset

· Previous experience in Palestine (or in Middle East) is an added value

How to apply:

Send your CV by email to humanresource@avsi.orgPlease, specify in the subject of the mail the code of the position you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Code:

1917-CP-PAL

Include also:

1. Name, position and contacts (telephone and mail) of two referees.
2. First date of availability to take up place in the field.