Project Manager - KFW Cash For Work

Plans, directs and coordinates activities of the project ensuring that goals and objectives are accomplished within a prescribed time frame, funding parameters, project aims and components and UNRWA rules and standards. Providing technical and managerial oversight, problem solving, and coordinating activities with stake holders, to ensure continuity of operations and efficient performance of project personnel.

Is responsible for the whole project cycle management of all project components (shelter rehabilitation, maintenance of premises, infrastructure works… etc.) including internal and external coordination, advocacy, information management, operational and financial oversight.

Coordinates all components of the project with UNRWA project team and project support office, community, concerned Lebanese authorities, the donor, UNRWA head office,… etc. in order to ensure all components of the project are completed in accordance with project goals and UNRWA plan and procedures.

Liaises with UN agencies, beneficiaries, NGOs, the Palestinian factions and committees, donor and governmental bodies to ensure meeting full coordination, oversight and accountability requirements for the implantation of the project activities. 

Oversight of the management of tendering, contract preparation, preparation of detailed analysis of submitted bids, together with controlling the budget of all project components.

Prepares technical, financial, progress and any such related reports and information as may be required by the Agency and the donor. Particularly detailed time schedules, cost and financing schedules, financial forecast, etc.

Coordinates closely with other departments related to the projects: education, relief, legal, logistics, donor relation, Area officers and procurement. Ensures community participation in the progressing and designing of the project component.

Contributing to UNRWA and the donor monthly progress reports, reports will show in summary results and progress made on physical achievements and expenditures overtime.

Develops and maintains effective relations with internal and external project stakeholders and with local camps’ community for the advancement of the project. 

Preparing and implementing risk management plans.

Preparing and implementing communication and visibility plans.

Manages self- help components of the project in close coordination with the community and establishes innovative ideas to involve the community more in the implementation of the project.

Ensures safety measures are adopted during implementation.

Direction, coordination, assigning tasks and evaluation performance of the project personnel.