Project Manager

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Build the team working on the project 
• Ensure that the team is working together efficiently to successfully achieve its strategic aims 
• Manage the project annual budget 
• Supervise the implementation of the project to guarantee their relevance, success and cost-effectiveness  
• Oversee the daily operations of the project and provide executive direction and guidance  
• Devise remedial actions for any identified issues and conduct crisis management when necessary 
• Develop a monitoring and evaluation system for the project  
• Monitor the project’s activities, outputs and progress towards anticipated results 
• Ensure reporting requirements for the donor are met and reports are completed to deadlines 

Qualifications:

• Master’s in Business Administration/IT or related field  
• 8 to 10 years of experience in program management and NGOs, preferably with experience with international donors  
• Roles in youth employment in the digital sector are a plus  
• Experience with Design thinking and agile approaches is a plus 
• Understanding Tech is a plus 
• Proficiency in MS Office 
• Fluent in English and Arabic 

Skills:

• Flexible and able to multitask in an ambiguous and fast-moving environment 
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving and results-driven mindset  
• Business acumen  
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership abilities 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Effective report writing, presentation, and documentation skills 
• Strong team management skills 

Duration

The duration of this contract is a total of 16 months. Remuneration will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the project budget. Based on program needs, budget availability and consultant performance, the contract may be extended.