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Starting from 01. January 2021 DAK is looking to fill the following position. 

Title of the Position: Project Manager 
Capacity: Full time (40 hours weekly)
Location: Bethlehem 

Main Duties & Responsibilities: 
• providing on-going technical support, coaching and guidance to the co-applicant and community-based organisations;
• development and implementation of community based cultural education methods;
• development of effective tools to address sensitive issues like gender-based violence and disability inclusion in close coordination and collaboration with the co-applicant and community-based organisations;
• selection and establishment of start-up businesses, organisation of activities and festivals in European countries;
• project monitoring and follow up activities;
• facilitate a variety of public events and community-based dialogue and consultation sessions and
• elaborate on and submit project reports to the Director and the Head Quarters.

Requirements
- Professional knowledge and experience
 At least a BA Degree – preferably in culture/ arts, management or social sciences;
 At least three years of work experience in managing international projects;
 Proven experience in capacity building and training in the culture sector;
 Knowledge of project cycle management;
 Experience in either community mobilisation or organisational development;
 Knowledge of project management techniques and tools;
 Direct work experience in project management capacity.

- Additional preferable knowledge and experience 

 Experience in administration and coordination;
 Experience in administration/ supervision/ management and/ or capacity building of start-up businesses and development of business models; 
 Experience in planning/ coordinating/ managing/ reporting/ curating public and specific cultural/ artistic/ and touristic events; 
 Knowledge and experience in managing social media and digital events, press writing, storytelling etc.; 

- Skills and competencies
The ideal candidate would possess the following as a must: 
 Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken);
 Adequate ability to use and manage digital communication and learning tools; 
 Excellent abilities in technical and systematic writing in both Arabic and English languages;
 Genuine interest in and adequate knowledge of the Palestinian cultural, historical, social, political and economic contexts;  
 Be energetic, flexible and adaptable in their approach;
 Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team;
 Good interpersonal skills with people at all levels;
 Ability to prioritise and work to set timescales and procedures;
 Self-motivated.

Duration
Employment is for 100%, three years, intended to start on the 1st of January 2021 with annual contracts that are renewable based on annual evaluation. First three to six months are considered a probationary period.

Remuneration
The annual gross salary of this position is Euro 18,000 which is inclusive of income tax, medical insurance, end of service provision and any other employee’s rights based on the Palestinian Labour Law. Payment will be in local currency. 

How to apply?
Please send the following in English: 
- Your CV with a list of three references and their updated contact information; at least one of which being a previous employer, and 
- A motivation letter that explains how you are a suitable candidate for this position. 
to the following email address by the 26th December 4:00 PM, 2020: 
jobs@daralkalima.edu.ps

Please use the following as a title of your email: Project Manager – . 
Only applications that include all requested information will be reviewed.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.
The employer believes in and will ensure equal-opportunity and equal treatment for all female and male candidates who are eligible for this position.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!