Projects Manager for Camps

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances childrens rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty violence exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children young people supporters and partners we strive for a just world tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support childrens rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local national and global levels using our reach experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We wont stop until we are all equal.

Role Purpose

The Camp Projects Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing the implementation of a number of projects inside Azraq camp. HeShe will be responsible for managing the project team and coordinating with the stakeholders and partners including UNHCR and government bodies to ensure timely and effective implementation of Plan projects in the camp.

Dimensions of the Role

The Projects Manager will be responsible for the Project Coordinator(s) Camp technical specialists & Project Officers.

Accountabilities

• Lead the implementation of multi-donor projects in Azraq camp ;
• Track and monitor the implementation of projects to ensure implementation is consistent with the planned activities and set indicators;
• Supervise and provide technical support and guidance to project staff and project partners;
• Develop and update project work plans and ensure effective coordination between team members and partners.;
• Develop and submit timely progress and donor reports to document the progress of projects activities;
• Manage the technical and management aspects of the project with all partners ensuring that the activities are synergized organized and managed optimally while maintaining compliance with donor requirements and relevant guidelines;
• Establish and maintain liaison/coordination/collaboration with implementing partners and stakeholders at the camp and national levels where required;
• Plan regular internal and partner coordination meetings;
• Act as the primary budget holder for Azraq camp projects - monitoring expenditures generating spending forecasts tracking partner expenditures and maintaining all necessary information for the timely development of financial reports;
• Ensure that Plan International Jordans relevant policies on gender child protection monitoring and evaluation and team security management are embedded into project implementation plans;
• Conduct service providers mapping and assessment to identify relevant partners prior to project implementation.

Leadership

• Supervise and manage project staff while coordinating with the technical team and other support departments to ensure quality implementation and that the project is implemented within the ambit of the strategic objectives of Plan International Jordans Country Plan
• Collaborate with other project teams to identify synergies and help foster and environment of cross-learning and resource- and knowledge-sharing.

Networking and Advocacy

• Develop and maintain working relationships with the government and stakeholders at the camp local and national levels;
• Coordinate with partners to ensure efficient project implementation;
• Represent Plan International Jordan in coordination meetings with ministries and relevant stakeholders in Azraq camp.

Budget Management

• Set up and ensure well-functioning community-based M&E systems to effectively monitor project implementation;
• Ensure budget planning and implementation are done with the highest level of quality in tandem with the project objectives;
• Support the development of the Projects Outlines (PO) in SAP ensuring their alignment with the projects approved budget and the donors guidelines;
• Support the Finance Department in generating the required financial reports that inform the progress of expenditure.

Problem Solving:

• Capacity to solve challenging issues/concerns with project partners and stakeholders;
• Effective and positive leadership that motivates staff;
• Ability to solve problems with a capacity to coach teams to solve inter-personal conflicts and other operational challenges.

Child protection gender equality and inclusion

• Ensures that Plan Internationals global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes but is not limited to ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan

Key relationships

• Internal: the post-holder will directly supervise project staff. They will report to the PIM and coordinate with technical and support teams to facilitate project implementation.
• External: The post-holder will work closely with all implementing partners and other project stakeholders and will maintain strong working relationships with the relevant ministries. They will ensure that project volunteers and community members are properly trained and involved in the implementation process and have a clear understanding of the scope of addition s/he must maintain strong coordination between the projects and other organisations and government departments to avoid duplication of services leverage comparative strengths and contribute to joint advocacy.
• External representation: The Projects Manager will participate in meetings/workshops/seminars/trainings at the local and national level as required by the project.

Technical expertise skills and knowledge

Essential

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration Project Management Social Sciences Development Studies or any related discipline;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience at a similar level preferably in an NGO; along with solid experience working in camp settings;
• Prior experience working on humanitarian/development projects;
• Prior experience and knowledge of multi-donor funded projects is desirable.
• Prior experience in managing teams;
• Excellent knowledge of project management and budget planning.

Desirable

• Excellent command of English and Arabic;
• Proven analytical skills in result-oriented task prioritization and problem solving;
• Strong communication planning and organizational skills;
• Building effective teams and partnerships through mutual respect mentorship and team work;
• Ability to handle stress and deliver under tight deadlines;
• Facilitation negotiation and networking skills;
• Persuasion and ability to influence;
• Must be computer proficient (MS Office and outlook);
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity;
• Has the experience and the ability to work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner.

Plan Internationals Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes listens to others willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and win-win relationships with funders partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
• We respect all people appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
• We support children girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Physical Environment

This position will be based in Plan International Jordans head office in Amman with regular field visits to projects sites.

Level of contact with children

Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children

Type of Role: Fixed term

Contract Duration: 6 months Renewable Upon Satisfactory Performance and budget availability

Reports to: Head of Programs

Location: Amman - Jordan

Grade: 15

Closing Date: 16 Feb 2026

Equality diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age disability gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team in every office in every country is rich in diverse people thoughts and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice gender equality girls rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm it is our duty to ensure that we as an organisation do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan Internationals Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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