Project Manager

DESCRIPTION: 

General objective of the job

The Project Manager oversees the programmatic and operational implementation of one project and is responsible for the achievement of the objectives of the project.

Result areas

Planning and monitoring implementation

Ensures that there is an implementation plan in place, that guides all staff involved in a project;

Supports partners to implement projects in accordance with the proposed activities in the project plan;

Ensures that Mousawat principles are integrated into all project activities;

Ensures that the project team communicates effectively with the children and communities that are stakeholders in the project;

Ensures the use of the Mousawat tools and formats for planning and monitoring

Coordinating and representing Mousawat

Represents Mousawat in working groups and other coordination platforms

Regularly communicates and coordinates with all partners in the field;

Provides the partners with competency building support and organizational capacity building support;

Coordinates skill building and conferences as necessary;

Liaises with professional counterparts of (inter)national authorities and organizations;

Handling Management and Administration activities

Manages, supports, coaches and builds competency of partners’ staff if needed

Ensures that internal and external (donor) reports are submitted on time and are of high quality;

Controls the budget and ensures proper expenditure of each budget line, in coordination with the finance Officer

Knowledge and Experience

Degree in Political or Social sciences or a related field;

At least 5 years of relevant employment experience;

Experience in managing projects focusing on Gender Equality;

Demonstrated experience of working with partners;

Demonstrated experience of managing budgets;

Knowledge and experience with monitoring systems;

Skills and Competencies

Strong communication skills;

Fluency in Arabic;

Strong spoken and written English skills, including demonstrated reporting ability;

Demonstrated financial management skills;

Cultural sensitivity;

Attention to detail with strong follow up;

Team oriented, with ability to work efficiently independently;

Proficient in Microsoft Office - word processing, spread sheets, etc