Project Manager I-Repost Full-time Job

Job Title: Project Manager I
Department: Programs
Band: 7
Reports To: Head of Programs
Country/Location: Jerusalem

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services is the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States and has been working to alleviate poverty and suffering in the world’s poorest countries for more than 75 years. CRS is present in over 100 countries around the world and reaches more than 100 million people each year.

CRS programs in the Middle East and North Africa region work to promote peace, reduce poverty, and assist the most vulnerable populations, including refugees, displaced people, and those affected by conflict. CRS provides emergency relief, supports sustainable development, and promotes justice and reconciliation.

Job Summary:
As a Project Manager, you will provide management support to a specific project, while ensuring effective systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming, advance Catholic Relief Services (CRS)’s mission of serving the poor and vulnerable, and comply with donor and legal requirements. You will support the delivery of quality programming through coordinating activities and resources to achieve project results. The Project Manager (PM) provides leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to successfully manage and monitor the project in line with relevant CRS standards, donor regulations and industry best practice, and in collaboration with the respective Technical Advisor, CRS Finance and Compliance teams. The PM will act as primary budget holder for the assigned project, proactively monitoring financial resources for both core project implementation activities and program support costs.

What You’ll Do:

Project Planning and Implementation:
Coordinate closely with project staff, partners, and relevant stakeholders to plan, implement, and monitor project activities in alignment with project goals and objectives.
Contribute to the development of project plans, including work plans, budgets, and procurement plans, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
Oversee the day-to-day implementation of project activities, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
Track project progress, identify challenges and constraints, and propose solutions to ensure project success.
Participate in project start-up, review, and close-out meetings.
Budget Management and Financial Oversight:
In consultation with Finance team, review monthly budget comparison reports and proactively discuss concerns or recommendations with Project Team; Review the budget versus actual expenditure, provide regular, comprehensive and transparent reports on financial status and projections, monitor spending to ensure it is in accordance with project requirements and approved budget; Approve relevant project-related expenses and requisitions as needed.
Human Resource Management and Team Leadership:
Oversee staff by coordinating schedules and monitoring the work to contribute towards maximum team and individual performance. Ensure completion of staff development goals. Mentor and coach project staff as necessary to enhance their professional growth and skills development.
Supervise directly project support roles and activities within your specific projects and project teams (e.g., procurement, program supplies).
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL):
Collaborate with MEAL staff to develop and implement a robust MEAL system, including indicators, data collection tools, and analysis plans.
Support data collection and analysis activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project data.
Facilitate project learning and reflection events to identify lessons learned and best practices for future projects.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
Liaise with project partners, community members, and other stakeholders to build strong relationships and ensure project success.
Participate in project-related meetings, workshops, and conferences, as needed.
Ensure timely and effective communication with all project stakeholders, including donors, partners, and CRS staff.
Coordination, Collaboration, and Networking:
Collaborate with other project teams within CRS and partner organizations to share lessons learned, promote synergies, and avoid duplication of effort.
Build relationships with other relevant stakeholders to advocate for project goals and objectives and promote the interests of project beneficiaries.
Represent CRS at relevant forums, conferences, and events to promote the organization’s work and build its profile.
Ensure integration of protection, gender, and conflict sensitivity throughout the project activities and in interactions with project beneficiaries and communities. Promote mainstreaming safeguarding principles across all project activities. Undertake any other related tasks that can contribute to achievement of CRS project objectives

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in international development, project management, or a related field.
Minimum of three years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of successfully managing projects from start to finish.
Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Familiarity with international development principles and practices.

Required/Desired Skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
Knowledge of participatory methods and community engagement techniques
Demonstrated commitment to gender equality, protection mainstreaming and beneficiary feedback mechanisms.
Required Languages – English and Arabic are essential, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Travel – Must be able to travel throughout the West Bank.
Knowledge – broad understanding of project management principles and experience leading and organizing projects.
Analytical Skills – Excellent at problem-solving, quantitative data analysis and ability to provide coherent, efficient summaries of project’s progress or difficulties.
Relationship Management Skills – ability to communicate with and develop relationships with community members, peer and supervisory colleagues and external stakeholders.
Time Management – capable of efficient planning and time management for self and the project
Leadership - Experience managing diverse workgroups and managing project stakeholders through formal matrix relationship reporting or equivalent relationship building, interpersonal influencing, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
Proactive problem-solving skills.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Integrity
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Builds Relationships
Develops Talent
Strategic Mindset
Accountability & Stewardship
Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
NOTE:
All interested applicants should submit:
A cover letter demonstrating job- specific suitability, including references. The names, titles and full contacts of three professional references (preferably from previous assignments).
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications must be submitted by the closing date.
EOE/M/F/D/V