Job Announcement
UPA Community Center Manager – Gaza Camp, Jerash Jordan
Position Type: Full time
Target Start Date: September 1st, 2022
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Location: Jerash (Gaza) Camp, Jerash, Jordan
Reports to: Programs Manager (Jordan)
Position Description
United Palestinian Appeal (UPA) www.upaconnect.org, is seeking an experienced Manager to oversee all activities and operations in the UPA Center in Jerash (Gaza) Camp, Jordan. The Manager is primarily responsible for leading, coordinating and implementing all activities in line with UPA’s vision and mission. The candidate will be working under the supervision of the Programs Manager (Jordan) and by working in close coordination with UPA’s partners & other UPA staff.
MAIN RESPNSIBILITIES
Oversee the center’s programs (home nursing, elderly, after school tutoring, productive kitchen, and small business development, etc.).
Obtain the necessary permits to facilitate UPA’s work in the Gaza camp.
Build a relationship with the key stakeholders in the Gaza camp to ensure their support to the UPA’s mission and strategies, in the camp.
Work closely with partner organizations and stakeholders to implement project activities smoothly.
Collect and conduct needs assessments to capture the urgent needs in the camp to inform future projects and programs.
Lead the procurement process of the goods and services needed for the center, when needed, following UPA’s procurement guidelines.
Prepare budgets for the center and for the activities as needed.
Submit monthly reports on the center activities, progress, challenges, and opportunities.
Manage the center’s staff and coach them to achieve the UPA objectives.
Work with the Monitoring and evaluation Manager to put together a logical framework for the center programs and projects and collect the necessary data on a monthly basis.
Management inventory of all UPA’s center’s possessions.
Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree in business Administration, Social Science or Development Study or any other relevant field.
At least 5 years’ experience in management, working with humanitarian and development organizations.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to follow up on multiple activities and projects.
Excellent communication, writing and reporting skills
Fluency in Arabic and English written and oral communications
Flexible and adaptable to change.
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
Strong proficiency in MS word and excel.
Application Process
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “UPA Center Manager” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is August 22, 2022, at 11:59pm, ET
About UPA
United Palestinian Appeal (UPA) www.upaconnect.org is a 501(c) (3) New York-registered non-profit organization, with headquarters in Washington, DC, and works in the occupied Palestinian territories and refugee camps in Jordan and Lebanon. Established in 1978 by Palestinian-American professionals, UPA was conceived as a non-political, non-sectarian organization that would help Palestinians meet their relief and development needs.
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