Project Manager

General Objectives & Tasks:

1. Implementation of the project in alliance with arcenciel’s strategy and donors’ requirements:

• Plan, coordinate and monitor project activities according to the grant agreements and quality standards.
• Monitor the implementation process to ensure the achievement of project deliverables in terms of cost, time and quality.
• Record, highlight and manage project issues and escalate to higher authorities when necessary.
• Resolve cross-functional issues at project level.
• Conduct regular field visits.
• Ensure the effective allocation of financial resources while implementing the project activities.
• Follow-up frequently on project development and progress to ensure compliance and proper implementation of activities.
• Present monthly, quarterly and yearly reports to the top management and donors.

2. Management of the project’s team:

• Divide and allocate the tasks and responsibilities between each member of the team.
• Manage and lead the team in charge of the planning and implementation of the project activities.
• Supervise and control the daily work of the team.
• Conduct regular meetings to ensure a proper implementation.
• Train and motivate the team for greater productivity.

3. Internal Coordination:

• Coordinate with the external relations department to monitor project progress and performance.
• Coordinate with the finance department on all the required financial documents related to the project’s implementation.
• Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date project files.
• Closely coordinate and follow-up with partners and working groups engaged in the project in hand.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. municipalities, donors, other NGOs) and represent arcenciel at related meetings.

Position Requirements:

Skills set and Competencies:

• Good technical knowledge of the business.
• Proficiency in project and team management.
• Knowledge of accounting, financial and HR tools.
• Ability to assess and evaluate risk.
• Must have a strong business acumen.
• Very good knowledge of the environments where arcenciel evolves: NGOs and associative world, political setting (politicians, constituted bodies, international organizations), private sector.
• Solid communication skills, written and verbal.
• Effectively able to develop, set and adjust plans and priorities to achieve maximum productivity.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills and the ability to influence and persuade.
• Flexibility and commitment.
• Strong conflict management skills.

Working Schedule: Monday till Friday, from 9 Am till 5 Pm.

Work Location: Jisr Al Bacha, with frequent visits within the centers of arcenciel.

Contract Type: 4 Months.