THE ORGANIZATION
Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion – HI -), is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations.
OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:
Under the supervision of the Deputy Area Manager- Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager is fully responsible for the operational, financial and administrative management of the project he/she is appointed to. He /she plays a key role for lesson learning in close relation with the Technical Unit. The project manager will be mandated to ensure the effective implementation and monitoring of the projects, manage and guide the personnel under your supervision, represent the organization in relevant sector meetings and working groups, report on project progress using both quantitative and qualitative data, and ensure that project expenditures remain aligned with the approved budget.
Responsibilities:
Responsibility 1: Develop and manage the M&E framework including planning and budget management
Aim: Ensure the project is run according to HI and donor requirements and progress on a timely manner against the defined objectives
Benchmarks: PM Box updated on monthly basis (planning, MEAL, budget), project is on track according to initial planning, Budget tools, MIS are prepared and shared on monthly basis, Tools are in place for monitoring activities and collecting beneficiary data, Quality reports are prepared for the donor according to internal deadlines.
Activities:
- Develop planning and integrated budget. Update following participatory analysis with project team and partners.
- Set up baseline for measuring the project impact
- Develop data collection tools for documenting indicators and measure the progress made
- Follow up the number and characteristics of the project beneficiaries
- Coordinate the project implementation with support services (finances, log, HR…)
- Organize and chair monthly team meeting and ensure that weekly meeting are organized in the site
- Report to the Gaza Area Manager and Deputy Area Manger
- Produce donor report in collaboration with Senior Grants Officer and Finance Teams
- Anticipate needs for project amendment and contribute to its development
- Prepare and lead the Project Quarterly Review
- In collaboration with MEAL team and HI’s Technical Specialists, input into the development of the terms of reference for mid-term review/final evaluation & to the recruitment of external expertise and support their implementation
Responsibility 2: Develop the partnership framework & coordinate with partners involved in project implementation
Aim: Ensure that the framework defining the role and responsibilities of HI and the partners for the project implementation is in place and that the partners’ input are monitored
Benchmarks: Partner is implementing activities according to timeframe and spending according to the budget and PA, regular meetings are held with the partner to review progress, achievements and challenges.
Activities:
- Develop partnership agreements and MoU in close relation with Gaza Area Manager, Deputy Area Manger and Finance Teams
- Organize coordination meetings with partners and stakeholders to assess the progress made under project implementation in the spirit of reciprocal collaboration
- Identify partners’ opportunities
- Follow up in close relation with the Finance department the budget delegated to the partners
- Support the partners for identifying their needs for capacity building
- Based on the needs identified, develop adapted response with support from other services if necessary and coach the partners along implementation
- Represent HI in the relevant clusters and thematic groups active in his//hers field of expertise.
Responsibility 3: Manage the project team
Aim: Ensure that necessary human resources are available and capable for results-driven project implementation
Benchmarks: Each team member has set objectives for the year, The team is assessed after end of probation and during annual evaluation, Work is distributed adequately on a weekly basis among the team
Activities:
- Provide job description and organize recruitment in collaboration with line manager and Human Resource department
- Ensure the appraisal framework is in place and functional and that objectives are set up for each member of the team on annual basis
- Lead, coach and supervise the project team
- Assess the team needs for training and identify adapted response in coordination with Human Resource department and coordination team.
- Measure the performance of the project team along the year and provide guidance as required
- Contribute to the project team career development in coordination with Human Resource department
- Foster a positive team spirit and actively contribute to strengthening the organizational culture within the project team, ensuring alignment with the organization’s values and principles
- Ensure that operational, financial, administrative & logistics procedures are respected by project staff
- Follow up upon staff leaves in collaboration with the human resources department
Responsibility 4: Supervise the development of methodologies and tools for the project he/she is in charge of
Aim: Ensure that the technical framework for implementing project activities is in place, regularly adjusted based on lessons learnt and that the project team works in compliance with validated frameworks.
Benchmarks: Tools required for the project are developed, validated and used.
Activities:
- Identify the tools needed for implementing the project activities
- Define terms of reference for supporting the development of tools & methodologies in collaboration with Operation and Technical coordination
- Identify needs requiring Technical Unit and/or external expertise support
- With guidance from technical Unit, recruit and monitor external expertise
- Supervise the development of tools and methodologies and ensure active contribution from the project team to their development
- Define training plan & manual for project team/the partners for using tools and methodologies developed
- Monitor the use of tools and methodologies and organize regular lessons learnt analysis for adjusting the tools & methodologies with the project and technical teams.
- In close relation with Operation and Technical Teams, develop terms of reference for HQ technical mission and contribute to their organization
Responsibility 5: Facilitate project lessons learning and its promotion at national & international level
Aim: Ensure that good practices under the project are identified and shared; used for advocating towards vulnerable people inclusion.
Benchmarks: knowledge management tools are shared regularly with RTU and HQ specialists, lessons learnt and good practices/success stories are collected and/or produced throughout the lifetime of the project
Activities:
- Develop tools for collecting information measuring the project impact in close collaboration with the Technical Unit
- Collect identified data and contribute to their analysis
- Identify the good practices/ lessons learnt of the project
- Contribute to the good practices / lessons learnt analysis and documentation under the supervision of the Technical Unit
- Organize dissemination among the project stakeholders and among national stakeholders (government, NGOs, donors) involved into similar field of expertise
- Participate to national and international seminars in the field of expertise and prepare contribution in collaboration the Technical coordinator
- Participate to professional network at national level in the field of expertise of the project in collaboration with Technical Coordinator
Responsibility 6: Contribute to the Program Strategic Framework and to the development of new projects
Aim: Ensure that the project is run in line with the RPF; contributes to the RPF successful implementation
Benchmarks: Data collected on RPF monitoring when needed, government policies are identified and disseminated to operational and technical teams, Active contribution/lead in project development
Activities:
- Contribute to the data collection and analytical framework set up for developing and/or monitoring the strategy
- Collect Government policies and technical materials produced by government departments and NGOs in the field of expertise
- Participate to the development of new projects into the field of expertise
Responsibility 7: Other duties
Aim: Ensure accurate situational awareness, risk management, and proper documentation, contributing to informed decision-making, operational continuity, and compliance with mission procedures.
Benchmarks: Timely and accurate context updates inform operational and security decisions. Program documents are archived in full compliance with mission and donor requirements.
Activities:
- Ensure a good understanding and general analysis of the political, security and humanitarian context in Gaza;
- Ensure that the security tracking is respected, monitor the security context and situation on the field at any time and provide feedback to the Security and Access Supervisor and Area Manager
- Ensure a good archiving of program documents as per source of verification, following the mission archiving process.
file requirements:
Professional skills
- Educational background required
- University degree in the field of expertise of the project or in development studies
- Minimum of 3 – 5 years practical experience in managing project
- Minimum of 3 – 5 years practical experience in managing staff
Cross-cutting skills
- Minimum of 3 years practical experience in working with vulnerable group
- Minimum of 3 years practical experience in the field of expertise of the project
- Work in disability sector is strongly preferable
- Strong experience in Armed Violence Risk Reduction, Victims Assistance, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education, and/or physical rehabilitation of persons with disabilities and persons with injuries is highly preferable
- Approved capacity in teamwork
- Strong organizational and Time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software.
- Fluent in English.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.
DISABILITY INCLUSION:
The candidate or his/her representative must let the HR representative know that s/he needs an adjustment or change at the test and the interview for a reason related to a medical condition by sending a request for accommodation at the email: recruitment@palestine.hi.org.
By applying to this position, you grant HI’s recruitment team your consent to perform a reference check on you with respect to the misconduct disclosure scheme.
The initial contract will be for a period of up to 4 months, to be extendable based on the availability of funds.
Handicap International is an equal-opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities
Interested candidates should fill out the form Project Manager and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or before August 25th, 2025. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.
How to apply
Interested candidates should fill out the form Project Manager and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or before August 25th, 2025. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.