Junior Project Manager / Project Manager (100% position, 40 hours weekly)

Position: Junior Project Manager / Project Manager (100% position, 40 hours weekly); Location: Jerusalem; Organization: Hanns Seidel Foundation Jerusalem

Background: Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) is a non-profit organization for democracy, peace, and development. The German political foundation has worked in Israel since 1979 and in the Palestinian Territories since 1994. It is funded by the German federal parliament Bundestag, headquartered in Munich and has an office in Jerusalem. For more information on HSF Jerusalem’s profile and work, see: jerusalem.hss.de.

Position Objectives: HSF is looking for a full-time Junior Project Manager / Project Manager (100% position) starting at 01.03.2025 who will play a crucial role in coordinating and overseeing key projects in alignment with HSF's strategic goals. Moreover, he/she will play an active role in the diverse HSF Jerusalem Team and will also support other tasks related to the field of project office administration.

Job Description:

• Coordination and management of partner organizations’ project activities, in the fields of environment and sustainability among others
• Planning and implementing of events and project activities
• Financial administration of project activities
• Management of respective websites and social media accounts
• Contact management with partner organizations, municipal, and governmental representatives
• This includes: writing reports, evaluating projects and researching social trends
• Supporting the organization and coordination of delegations with regard to administrative and content aspects
• Working within a multifaceted, diverse environment in Jerusalem with colleagues and stakeholders in Israel, the Palestinian Territories, Germany, Belgium and beyond

These key responsibilities are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the jobholder and in line with the nature of the job and its level of responsibilities.

Qualifications Required:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or in a similar role
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in any relevant field (such as in Political Science)
• English and Arabic full professional proficiency (spoken and written); knowledge of Hebrew and/or German is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to prioritize tasks and always meeting deadlines reliably
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Valid work permit in Israel
• Ability to work in a dynamic, cross-cultural, multi-faith environment

Application Documents Required:

• Motivational letter in English (max one A4 page)
• CV in English (max two A4 pages)
• Copies of supporting documents, such as degrees, certificates, or work samples (max six A4 pages)

The complete application must be submitted as one single PDF document in the correct format (max nine A4 pages in total) to [email protected] and as per the instructions on this web page. Kindly submit it by 22.02.2025. All shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HSF Jerusalem shortly afterwards.

HSF is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of any non-merit factor. Hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and the organization’s needs. Entry level salary. For FAQs on HSF’s values please see: jerusalem.hss.de/faqs.

Please note that as per HSF Jerusalem’s policy, incomplete or incorrect applications cannot be considered, and kindly refrain from enquiries pertaining to the current status of the application process.