Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Amman, Jordan
Mission: Leaders International for Economic Development
Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)
Reporting to: Programs Director and Country Manager
Contract: 1 year with possibility of extension
Starting Date: June 1st, 2022- As soon as possible
About Leaders International:
Leaders International is an international network of local organizations that plans, manages, and monitors innovation and economic development interventions in the region. Through its offices in Brussels, Amman, and Ramallah, Leaders International provides complete project-management services with a focus on private-sector development, enterprise development, job creation, entrepreneurship, D4D, economic policy dialogue, and tourism value chain development.
Job Summary
The project manager (PM) working for Leaders International for Economic Development is a full-time position based in Jordan. The PM should ensure the successful implementation of Leaders’ projects, through successful timely delivery of all activities, and coordination between the donor and other relevant partners. The project manager will ensure quality monitoring of results and indicators. Additionally, the PM will manage the project staff, and oversee the coordination between the different partners and the donor. The PM will report directly to the Programs Director and Country Manager.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the development and delivery of detailed projects’ implementation plans, projects’ procurement and budget spending plans ensuring all plans are on track, flagging up anomalies and ensuring solutions are in place
Ensuring project targets and results are all met, and reported in the agreed upon manner from the donor
Develop and maintain strong relations with partners and stakeholders
Supervise project financial management and monitor all project spending
Prepare monthly, quarterly and end-of project reports for the Director and the donor
Supervise project staff and provide appropriate tools to develop their capacity and skills
Reporting functions:
Ensure all reports sent to donors are reviewed by senior management and presented in quality standards
Prepare technical and financial report for Leaders management to review, and ensure all partners reports are compiled and submitted on time
Ensure monitoring of all ongoing programs and activities, and full supervisory role over partners deliverables
Monitor all project progress against the action-plan and budget, and ensure necessary adjustments are made when needed
Communication functions
Ensure coordination with all project partners and stakeholders when necessary
Coordinate with other Leaders International projects in Jordan and internationally to exploit potential synergies
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in business administration or any relevant field. Preferably in International Business, Social Sciences Humanitarian field or related topics
Experience in managing and implementing regional or international activities, preferably in the business field
Requires a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the NGO sector, a minimum of 2 years of which must have been in a supervisory role. Additional private sector experience is highly desirable
Background in managing and implementing livelihood projects in the region with special focus on refugees
Provide necessary technical and methodological supports for need assessment and take a leading role in project development
Strong ability to work with diverse groups/individuals – ranging from local partners, local authorities, humanitarian community and the private sector Proven ability in staff, donor contract & budget management
Personal and professional qualities
In-depth knowledge of the regional business environment
High level of analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively manage a team of junior and senior professionals in a dynamic
business environment
Experience in project management, planning, monitoring and evaluation
Skills and Abilities
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational skills
Good interpersonal skills, able to deal diplomatically and flexibly with a range of different people
Good written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic
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