Atlas Project Manager

THE ORGANIZATION

Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion - HI -), is an independent and impartial international aid organisation 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 organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Reporting directly to the Atlas Project Manager, the “Logistics Platform-Project Manager” supports the Atlas logistics platform teams on the operational planning, implementation and monitoring of HI/AL’s operational strategy. This position involves the storage and transportation components of the logistics platform. To do so, the Logistics Platform PM supports his/her team to ensure optimal quality, effectiveness and impact of the implemented project and to contribute to the sound management and effective functioning of the organization in Gaza.

Responsibilities:

Responsibility 1: Management

• Line-manages the “storage team” members (sets individual objectives, assesses individual performance, contributes towards the professional & career development of his/her team members, monitors competences);
• Organizes and leads regular team meetings.
• Manages the recruitment and selection of new team members/open positions.
• Ensures strict application and respect of the program’s Internal Regulations by the project team.

Responsibility 2:  Logistics services to humanitarian actors 

2.1 Ensures that the project is implemented in compliance with technical and operational frameworks as well as local/international regulations regarding provision of storage and transport services to other humanitarian stakeholders and smooth running of operations:

• Ensures that the activities implemented comply with HI/AL and external applicable technical norms and standards;
• Monitors and improves storage tools and processes (database, SoPs,…) , and ensures their effectiveness in close coordination with his/her superiors and relevant other departments of HI/AL;
• Ensures project’s staff benefit from technical training upon needs, and that technical briefings/capacity-building of partner organization staffs upon needs in order to smoothen interactions with HI/AL and ensure optimal provision of services;
• Ensures the quality and relevance of project activities implemented, in particular the quality of services provided to partner organizations;
• Ensures technical learning from projects by drawing on lessons learned and good practices;
• Makes sure HQ and Field technical specialists/resources get the information they require and collaborates with other HI/AL technical departments when necessary;
• Adjusts the project activities’ implementation to technical monitoring or audit recommendations, if applicable.

2.2 Fosters and maintains smooth relationships with partner organizations and other relevant stakeholders involved in the project.

Responsibility 3. Implementation and Monitoring: 

3.1 Ensures project implementation, in collaboration with the relevant departments and in line with general standards and procedures:

1. • Ensures the planning of activities and establishes action plans;
   • Ensures Budget forecast and follow-up;
   • Ensures that activities are implemented in line with the project reference documents and the allocated budget;
   • Manages expenditures and ensures a follow up of budget lines for his/her activities;
   • Ensures that activities are implemented according to internal quality and technical standards and, if necessary, proposes adjustment or improvements to help meet objectives;
   • Follows procedures to develop new partnerships with user organizations ;
   • Ensures the effective implementation and follow up of institutional policies (PSEAH, mandatory cross-cutting approaches, etc.) on his/her project;
   • Coordinates and collaborates with relevant internal services, especially logistics, HR, finance and technical departments;

3.2 Ensures project data management:

1. • Ensures that the appropriate data collection and management tools are in place on the project, in line with applicable standards;
   • Ensures that data related to the project is collected and compiled in the project database;
   • Carries out regular verifications and makes any necessary corrections in the activity database.

3.3 Ensures project reporting:

1. • Monitors the achievement of results and indicators, as per the logical framework;
   • Is in charge of producing the appropriate reporting tools ;
   • Reports regularly to the line manager;
   • Contributes to writing reports for the funding agencies when relevant;
   • Guarantees the proper archiving of information and documentation regarding the project.

Responsibility 4. Influence & Communication:

4.1 Represents HI/AL in relevant coordination bodies, contributes to HI’s external influence by participating in relevant networks;

4.2 Communicates on evolutions of the project to partners and external stakeholders as much as relevant.

Responsibility 5. Strategy & business development:

5.1. Provides inputs to contributes to the design of the program’s overall operational strategy

5.2 Contributes to the design of project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project, or for the development of new projects upon request.

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Job profile requirements:

• Bachelors’ degree transport-logistics, production management, purchasing, supply chain Or Bachelor’s degree from engineering school, business school, university master's degree, specializing in logistics, supply chain
• Preferably master’s degree in project management or transport-logistics, production management, purchasing, supply chain, or from engineering school, business school,
• At least two to three years of project-management experience with preference for humanitarian logistics-related/supply-chain projects. Accustomed to engaging with warehousing and transportation teams and suppliers
• Knowledge of regulations applicable to the storage of certain specific products (food, chemicals, etc.)
• Good command of WMS (warehouse management system) tools
• Proven experience in project management, including budget and reporting
• Experience in an NGO
• Experience in logistics programming
• Project management, including admin, budget, reporting, team management
• Mastering of documentary and information flows of stock management
• Knowledge of the Gaza logistics chain
• Excellent English command (spoken and written)
• Excellent command of Office software, particularly Excel

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 mentioned below.

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.

Initial contract will be for a period of 4 months. renewable upon 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 Atlas Project Manager and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or before 07/07/2025. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded. 

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.