Solid Waste Management Project - Project Manager

  About ANERA   American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA) advances the well-being of people in the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon and Jordan. Through partnership and close consultation with local groups and communities, ANERA responds to economic, health and educational needs with sustainable solutions and also delivers humanitarian aid during emergencies. Incorporated in 1968 to help ease the suffering of Palestinian refugees after the Arab-Israeli War of 1967, ANERA is non-political and non-religious and is one of the largest American non-profits working solely in the Middle East for 40 years. ANERA helps local institutions become more self-sufficient and effective in serving their communities.  Every project is planned in consultation with the communities that ultimately benefit – an approach that ensures relevancy and commitment, and secures the long-term viability of the projects. Visit our website: www.anera.org  Position Summary The Project Manager will oversee the Community Based  Solid Waste Management Project  to ensure the desired results are achieved, the most efficient resources are used and the different interests involved are satisfied. He/she will supervise the day-to-day activities and will devise M&E tools and methods to measure project achievements. The SWM Project Manager will report to the Health Program Manager.  Responsibilities of the  Project Manager Plan project activities and ensure proper implementation by staff, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders, Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality Safeguard project documentations and report data on daily basis activities. Ensure proper organization, logistics and preparations of trainings, community events and awareness campaigns, emphasizing key hygiene promotion messages; Liaise with partners, as well as other relevant stakeholders and Municipalities; Manage project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures Contribute in the preparation of reports of assessments Identify the skills and promote self-help approach within the refugee populations Maintain proper and updated monitoring of all field activities with proper documentation Facilitate communication flows between different project stakeholders as required. Perform other tasks as the need arises.   Requirements and qualifications A higher Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Social Science, Business Administration  or other related fields 3-5 years experience in project management in the field of humanitarian and development work Sound experience in community-based initiatives, preferably related to WASH activities Excellent written and verbal communication using Arabic and English languages. Demonstrated negotiation and mediation skills and capability to work autonomously Experience in working in Palestinian refugee camps would be an important asset Required Competencies Culture awareness  and organizational understanding Dynamic, creative and innovative but also Result oriented Coaching, mentoring  and accountable Quick learner and Communicator Initiative and Decision making Team player and team builder Planning & Organizing