occupied Palestinian territory: International Project Manager, DCAF Ramallah (100%)

DCAF - About Us - Vacancies - International Project Manager, DCAF Ramallah (100%)

DCAF seeks a highly qualified individual for the following position: International Project Manager, DCAF Ramallah (100%)
Duty Station: Ramallah, occupied Palestinian territories
Desired starting date: As soon as possible

Task and Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Senior Programme Manager, DCAF Ramallah, the Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Senior Programme Manager in his/her functions, overseeing the delivery of a portfolio of projects and staff as well as independently managing specific projects. As a senior staff member of DCAF’s MENA Division, he/she contributes to the strategic positioning of DCAF and its programs in the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as in the region.

In particular, the International Project Manager:

• Oversees (design, management and monitoring) a portfolio of projects concerning DCAF’s work with executive authorities and civil society, and managing project staff;
• Independently manages certain projects, decided in collaboration with the office management team;
• Liaises and coordinates with relevant national and international stakeholders, including executive and legislative authorities, police and the security forces, community leaders, civil society and media;
• Represents and promotes DCAF in working meetings and donor meetings at national and, if necessary, regional and international level;
• Ensures timely and appropriate reporting, including regular operational reporting, on the Mission’s work to DCAF Headquarters, as well as project reporting (progress and financial reports);
• Supports the Senior Programme Manager and the Head of Office in all aspects relating to operational planning and implementation of the country programme.

Requirements:

• An advanced degree in law, political or social sciences, business administration, public administration, development, security studies, criminal studies, or related fields
• A minimum of 6 years relevant professional experience, preferably in the MENA region
• A minimum of 4 years experience in project management
• Proven conceptual knowledge and technical expertise in areas such as security sector governance, media, civil society, rule of law, public administration and reforms
• Excellent command of both oral and written English; knowledge of Arabic is an asset
• Experience in preparing analytical reports
• Sound management, organisational, diplomatic and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in an international team
• Cultural sensitivity, ideally familiarity with the Arab world

DCAF’s Middle East and North Africa Division (OPMENA) invites interested, eligible and qualified applicants to submit their complete applications (download form from DCAF website) to opmena@dcaf.ch.