JOB VACANCY

Based in Ramallah Office

MA'AN Development Center is
looking for Qualified & Dynamic

candidates for the position of

Project Manager

Location: Ramallah

Reports to: Director of Programs

Duration: 12 Months / Renewable

Employment Type: Full-time

Start Date: May 2026

Project target locations: Bethlehem and Hebron

About MA’AN

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.

About the project:

MA’AN Development Center has
been awarded the project “
Revitalization of sustainable local economies through
climate smart agriculture in areas B and C of the West Bank”
funded by
the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and
implemented jointly by MA’AN Development Center and the World Vison
International.

This project aims to support
human rights in the West Bank by advancing inclusive, climate-resilient
development that improves food access, expands economic opportunities, and
protects the environment for all, especially vulnerable communities.

The specific goal of the
project is to strengthen the climate resilience, food security, and inclusive
economic development of targeted community-based organizations (CBOs) and
vulnerable communities in area B and C in the West Bank (Hebron and Bethlehem).

The project’s key outcomes
include:

1. 
   Hebron and Bethlehem CBOs'
   capacities to implement CSA and manage climate initiatives are assessed.
2. 
   Technical and operational
   capacities of community organizations in Hebron and Bethlehem improved.
3. 
   Rights and duty bearers,
   including children and caregivers, sensitized on CSA

Job Purpose:

MA’AN
Development Center is seeking a qualified and dynamic
Project Manager
to
lead the overall supervision, coordination, and management of the project.

The Project
Manager will be responsible for ensuring the timely, efficient, and
high-quality implementation of all project activities in alignment with
WVI/AECID
and
MA’AN Development
Center
standards, policies, and donor requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

·
Manage implementation of all projects’ activities according to approved
work plans, budgets, and timelines.

·
Manage and supervise the project
staff including Project Coordinator and Business Development Officer staff under
the project structure.

·
Supervise projects’
planning, budgeting, procurement, and compliance with donor regulations and
MA’AN’s policies.

·
Conduct regular field visits
to monitor progress, supervise activities, and ensure quality and
accountability standards are met.

·
Facilitate coordination and
communication with the key stakeholders.

·
Lead and review project
reporting, documentation, and visibility efforts, ensuring accurate and timely
submission of deliverables.

·
Manage the coordination of
activities, monitor progress, and provide necessary training and coaching to
enhance the team's understanding.

·
Lead the preparation of
Terms of Reference (ToR) for the procurement of services and commodities for
the projects, as well as the evaluation of bids and awarding of contracts.

·
Collaborate with the MEAL
unit to track projects performance and report on progress, outcomes, and impact
to MA’AN.

·
Supervise budgets and
disbursements, and provide technical oversight and supervision of suppliers,
contractors, and service providers.

·
Arrange and report on
meetings, events, stakeholder engagements, and field visits.

·
Collaborate with staff and
partners to ensure inclusive, gender-responsive results.

·
Identify and mitigate risks
while ensuring adherence to child protection, gender equality, and
environmental safeguards.

·
Analyse data and contribute
to outcome measurement and evaluation reports.

·
Support institutional
learning by documenting best practices and lessons learned.

·
Uphold MA’AN’s Code of
Conduct, Child Protection Policy, and accountability standards.

·
Effectively manage
high-pressure situations and meet tight deadlines.

·
Report to the Director of
Programs and collaborate closely with the partners ensuring clear communication
and aligned implementation.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 
  Education:
• 
  Bachelor’s degree with at
  least five years of experience, or a master’s degree with three years of
  experience in Business Administration, Engineering, Climate Change,
  Environment, Project Management, Development Studies, Agriculture, or
  other related fields.
• 
  Experience:

o
Proven experience in managing donor-funded development projects preferably
related to working with CBOs and strengthening local communities.

o
Strong skills and experience in project management, planning, budget
management, procurement, compliance with donor regulations, team supervision,
monitoring, and reporting.

o
Demonstrated experience working with local communities, government
units, institutions, and community-based organizations (CBOs).

o
Preferable knowledge of CBOs’ eco-friendly initiatives promoting climate
change
resilience, food
security, and inclusive economic development
.

o
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel frequently across the West
Bank.

• 
  Professional Skills:

·
Strong leadership and
organizational abilities.

·
Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate among diverse communities
and stakeholders.

·
Fluency in both Arabic and
English (spoken and written).

• 
  Excellent reporting and analytical
  writing skills
  in both English and Arabic.
• 
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word,
  Excel, PowerPoint).
• 
  Ability
  to work under pressure and manage
  multiple priorities effectively.

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.