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JOB VACANCY
MA'AN Development Center is looking for Qualified & Dynamic
candidates for the position of
Project Manager
Position Title: Project Manager
Location: Ramallah
Report to: Director of Programs
Duration: 12 months renewable
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
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 Scale4Dates project, funded by DanChurchAid (DCA). This initiative aims to enhance the livelihoods of small-scale farmers, producers, women, and youth in the Palestinian date sector by strengthening their linkages with private sector companies—primarily in the Jordan Valley—while increasing their climate resilience. The project’s key outcomes include:
1. Economic Empowerment: Small-scale producers and service providers will increase their incomes, ensuring a sustainable and reliable livelihood.
2. Climate-Smart Food Value Chains: Small-scale producers will enhance their climate resilience and sustainability, adopting innovative, climate-smart practices in their production processes.
JOB PURPOSE:
MA’AN Development Center is seeking a qualified and dynamic Project Manager- to lead the overall supervision, coordination, and management of the DCA-funded project “Scale4Dates”.
The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring the timely, efficient, and high-quality implementation of all project activities in alignment with DCA and MA’AN Development Center standards, policies, and donor requirements. The role is central to achieving the project’s outcomes and impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Project Manager will have the following responsibilities:
• Manage implementation of all projects’ activities according to approved work plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage and supervise an Agribusiness Development Specialist under the project structure.
• Supervise projects’ planning, budgeting, procurement, and compliance with donor regulations and MA’AN policies.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress, supervise activities, and ensure quality and accountability standards are met.
• Facilitate coordination and communication with the DCA and other key stakeholders.
• Lead and prepare project reports, documentation, and visibility efforts, ensuring accurate and timely submission of deliverables.
• Oversee the coordination of activities, monitor progress, and provide necessary coaching to enhance the team's understanding.
• Lead the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToR) for the procurement of services and commodities for the project, as well as the evaluation of bids and awarding of contracts.
• Collaborate with the MEAL unit to track project’s performance, indicators, progress, outcomes, and impact to MA’AN.
• Provide technical guidance and support on technical matters and act as an advisor for the technical teams throughout the implementation of activities.
• Supervise budgets and disbursements, and provide technical oversight and supervision of suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
• Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to child protection, gender equality, and environmental safeguards.
• Arrange and report on meetings, events, stakeholder engagements, and field visits.
• Collaborate with staff and partners to ensure inclusive, gender-responsive results.
• 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 DCA counterparts as needed).
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Project Management, Agriculture, Food Processing, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or any other related fields (Master’s degree is a plus).
- At least 5 years of directly related experience in managing donor-funded development projects related to agriculture and/or economic empowerment and resilience, with business development experience preferred.
- Deep understanding and strong knowledge of economic empowerment principles & models and local market requirements and constraints.
- Relevant experience in working with farmers, women, and youth in the field of agriculture, food processing, business development, and value chains.
- Strong skills and experience in project management, planning, budget management, procurement, compliance with donor regulations, team supervision, monitoring, and reporting.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently when required.
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners, and donors.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize workload, and multi-tasks.
- MS Office literacy (especially Word and Excel).
- Fluency in both English & Arabic languages including both written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel frequently across the West Bank.
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.
• 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.
• Salary & Benefits: Competitive and based on experience and organizational salary scale.
• Other Benefits: professional development.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on the following link:
https://zurl.to/NhH7?source=CareerSite
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Applications will only be accepted until Thursday, 9th April 2026
MA'AN Development Center is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women to apply for all positions.
MA’AN has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and violation against Children, Protection is everyone’s responsibility based on MA’AN policies and regulations