Job ID
48677
Job Title
Project Manager
To work for
We World
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
R&D | Projects - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Position Purpose:
The Project Manager will be primarily involved in the management of emergency projects and will support the mission with other assignments depending on necessity.
The Project Manager will report to the Country Head of Programmes and work in coordination with Local Field Teams, Head of Departments, and Area Managers.
Main duties and tasks:
Operations Management
Ensure effective coordination, timely and quality planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities to meet deliverables in accordance with standards, timeline, and budget
Coordinate the preparation, follow up, and update of comprehensive MEAL plan for the supervised projects, in cooperation with the MEAL Department, including resource needs analysis, covering the time frames of the project proposals
Coordinate the development and follow-up on project procurement plans and financial forecasts
Take responsibility of all aspects of finance, administrative, human resource and logistics management related to the assigned emergency projects, ensuring knowledge of and adherence to applicable operational systems, donor requirements and WeWorld country strategy
Ensure budgets are spent according to donor proposals and regulations and within the appropriate timeframe, updating the HoP of the financial status of the projects
Represent WeWorld in front of the donor of the assigned projects under responsibility
Represent WeWorld at relevant meetings with partners and projects stakeholders, as applicable
Collaborate with the organization’s liaison focal points for all the necessary coordination and approvals required from the local authorities.
Program Management
Provide technical support to other Project Managers in the implementation of specific activities of sectoral expertise, where possible and needed
Conduct technical needs assessments in coordination with the Program Manager
Highlight and bring to the attention of HoP good practices and opportunities arising from the implementation of the supervised projects
Staff Management
Effectively coordinate and lead Area Project Coordinators for the implementation of project activities.
Coordinate effectively with Head of Departments, Area, Security, and Support managers to ensure smooth implementation of the projects’ activities and coordination of field work.
Work closely with the HoP in establishing and maintaining collaborative and high performing team and a good working environment
Quality and Reports Management
In collaboration with the MEAL Manager and the Local Field Teams, develop and implement constant monitoring systems to improve follow up, transparency and to ensure the best use of WeWorld assets and resources
Make sure project activities and reports are delivered in time and with the best quality, in coordination with the Grants and Reporting Officer
Support the preparation of briefing documents and agendas during internal and donor field visits and at other relevant projects’ milestones
The duties and responsibilities set forth above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to perform additional duties requested by the Line Manager.
Provides a proper handover before the end of the assignment
The Project Manager will be primarily involved in the management of emergency projects and will support the mission with other assignments depending on necessity.
The Project Manager will report to the Country Head of Programmes and work in coordination with Local Field Teams, Head of Departments, and Area Managers.
Main duties and tasks:
Operations Management
Ensure effective coordination, timely and quality planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities to meet deliverables in accordance with standards, timeline, and budget
Coordinate the preparation, follow up, and update of comprehensive MEAL plan for the supervised projects, in cooperation with the MEAL Department, including resource needs analysis, covering the time frames of the project proposals
Coordinate the development and follow-up on project procurement plans and financial forecasts
Take responsibility of all aspects of finance, administrative, human resource and logistics management related to the assigned emergency projects, ensuring knowledge of and adherence to applicable operational systems, donor requirements and WeWorld country strategy
Ensure budgets are spent according to donor proposals and regulations and within the appropriate timeframe, updating the HoP of the financial status of the projects
Represent WeWorld in front of the donor of the assigned projects under responsibility
Represent WeWorld at relevant meetings with partners and projects stakeholders, as applicable
Collaborate with the organization’s liaison focal points for all the necessary coordination and approvals required from the local authorities.
Program Management
Provide technical support to other Project Managers in the implementation of specific activities of sectoral expertise, where possible and needed
Conduct technical needs assessments in coordination with the Program Manager
Highlight and bring to the attention of HoP good practices and opportunities arising from the implementation of the supervised projects
Staff Management
Effectively coordinate and lead Area Project Coordinators for the implementation of project activities.
Coordinate effectively with Head of Departments, Area, Security, and Support managers to ensure smooth implementation of the projects’ activities and coordination of field work.
Work closely with the HoP in establishing and maintaining collaborative and high performing team and a good working environment
Quality and Reports Management
In collaboration with the MEAL Manager and the Local Field Teams, develop and implement constant monitoring systems to improve follow up, transparency and to ensure the best use of WeWorld assets and resources
Make sure project activities and reports are delivered in time and with the best quality, in coordination with the Grants and Reporting Officer
Support the preparation of briefing documents and agendas during internal and donor field visits and at other relevant projects’ milestones
The duties and responsibilities set forth above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to perform additional duties requested by the Line Manager.
Provides a proper handover before the end of the assignment
Qualifications
Qualifications and Knowledge
An advanced university degree or equivalent in the field of Social or Political Science, Development Studies, International relations, Project Management, and other relevant fields
Fluent in written and spoken English, and Arabic
Good computer and analytical skills are required
Knowledge and proven experience in managing AICS or ECHO funded projects will be considered a strong asset
Knowledge of other main donors’ policies and procedures (UN Agencies, EU, ECHO) is preferable.
Professional experience
At least 7 years of relevant working experience in humanitarian or development settings
At least 5 years of experience in Project Cycle Management
Proven experience in project proposal writing
Strong experience in the management of multi-sectoral projects in a protracted crisis
Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal relationships and demonstrated ability to leverage business networks and partnerships for continued growth
Good communication and leadership skills
Ability to perform under stress conditions
Proven ability to manage, monitor, and motivate field staff remotely
Capacity to work autonomously and in problem prevention/resolution
Ability to think strategically and conceptually and to translate these into concrete results
Ability to identify, initiate, and maintain good relationships with partner organizations, donors, and national authorities, including building professional relationships with senior decision-makers and influencers/leaders
Proven organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks while fostering quality, team spirit and positive working relationships with colleagues
Integrity in line with the Humanitarian Principles and ethical standards
Strong commitment to WeWorld Mission
Cultural, gender, religion, and age sensitivity and adaptability
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Previous experience in the Middle East and Syria in specific or in the Syrian crisis context
Previous Experience in multi-sectoral integrated programs
Previous experience and overall understanding of Education, WASH, and Protection interventions
Proven experience in the management of Education, WASH, Agriculture or Livelihood projects is highly preferred
An advanced university degree or equivalent in the field of Social or Political Science, Development Studies, International relations, Project Management, and other relevant fields
Fluent in written and spoken English, and Arabic
Good computer and analytical skills are required
Knowledge and proven experience in managing AICS or ECHO funded projects will be considered a strong asset
Knowledge of other main donors’ policies and procedures (UN Agencies, EU, ECHO) is preferable.
Professional experience
At least 7 years of relevant working experience in humanitarian or development settings
At least 5 years of experience in Project Cycle Management
Proven experience in project proposal writing
Strong experience in the management of multi-sectoral projects in a protracted crisis
Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal relationships and demonstrated ability to leverage business networks and partnerships for continued growth
Good communication and leadership skills
Ability to perform under stress conditions
Proven ability to manage, monitor, and motivate field staff remotely
Capacity to work autonomously and in problem prevention/resolution
Ability to think strategically and conceptually and to translate these into concrete results
Ability to identify, initiate, and maintain good relationships with partner organizations, donors, and national authorities, including building professional relationships with senior decision-makers and influencers/leaders
Proven organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks while fostering quality, team spirit and positive working relationships with colleagues
Integrity in line with the Humanitarian Principles and ethical standards
Strong commitment to WeWorld Mission
Cultural, gender, religion, and age sensitivity and adaptability
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Previous experience in the Middle East and Syria in specific or in the Syrian crisis context
Previous Experience in multi-sectoral integrated programs
Previous experience and overall understanding of Education, WASH, and Protection interventions
Proven experience in the management of Education, WASH, Agriculture or Livelihood projects is highly preferred
Specific Vacancy Requirements
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment We World implement a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks/ International vetting/Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented
Salary and Benefits
Salary will be established according to WeWorld salary scale.
only pre-selected candidates will be contacted the applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position may be before the deadline.
only pre-selected candidates will be contacted the applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position may be before the deadline.
About us
A non-governmental, and independent organization, founded in 1971 in Bologna (Italy).
Since its foundation, WeWorld is active in international development aid projects, humanitarian aid to populations suffering from conflicts and natural disasters to reconstruction, hygiene, and food security; from rural development to education, to the protection of women's and children's rights.
In over forty years of activity, WeWorld had operated in all parts of the world, carrying out thousands of projects. collaborating with public institutions, cultural associations, cooperatives, and Italian and European NGOs,
The presence of WeWorld in Syria dates back to 2011, with an emergency education intervention in favour of Iraqi refugees in Aleppo. Since 2014, WeWorld has been providing humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable Syrian population with interventions in different sectors such as Education in Emergency, WASH, and Livelihoods. WeWorld currently operates in 4 governorates in Syria: Aleppo, Deir Ez Zor, Ar-Raqqa, and Daraa.
WeWorld is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
WeWorld has also a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a vulnerable adult by any of our staff, related persons or partners. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process.
WeWorld commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records checks or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.
WeWorld promotes a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace and expects the highest standards of behavior from all its staff, who are requested to adhere to the principles and behavioral rules defined in the CoEC and the Organizational Policies.
The Code of Ethics and Conduct (CoEC), PSEAH, Child safeguarding and all the organizational policies can be found here: https://www.weworld.it/chi-siamo/trasparenza
Since its foundation, WeWorld is active in international development aid projects, humanitarian aid to populations suffering from conflicts and natural disasters to reconstruction, hygiene, and food security; from rural development to education, to the protection of women's and children's rights.
In over forty years of activity, WeWorld had operated in all parts of the world, carrying out thousands of projects. collaborating with public institutions, cultural associations, cooperatives, and Italian and European NGOs,
The presence of WeWorld in Syria dates back to 2011, with an emergency education intervention in favour of Iraqi refugees in Aleppo. Since 2014, WeWorld has been providing humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable Syrian population with interventions in different sectors such as Education in Emergency, WASH, and Livelihoods. WeWorld currently operates in 4 governorates in Syria: Aleppo, Deir Ez Zor, Ar-Raqqa, and Daraa.
WeWorld is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
WeWorld has also a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a vulnerable adult by any of our staff, related persons or partners. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process.
WeWorld commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records checks or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.
WeWorld promotes a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace and expects the highest standards of behavior from all its staff, who are requested to adhere to the principles and behavioral rules defined in the CoEC and the Organizational Policies.
The Code of Ethics and Conduct (CoEC), PSEAH, Child safeguarding and all the organizational policies can be found here: https://www.weworld.it/chi-siamo/trasparenza
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Posted On
May 25, 2026
Expiry Date
Jun 24, 2026
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