الوصف الوظيفي:The A.M. Qattan Foundation is seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual for the position of Manager, Grants and Capacities Support Unit to work in its offices in Ramallah. Following is the description of this position:
Job Title: Manager, Grants and Capacities Support Unit
Job Type: Full time
Line of Responsibility: Director of Cultural Programme
Work Location: Ramallah
Job Objectives:
Lead the Unit in a manner that ensures an inclusive, responsive, and transparent grant-making mechanism in line with the Foundation’s mission, goals, and objectives and in the areas and sectors set forth in its strategic plans, while also offering capacity-building mechanisms that are responsive to the cultural sector’s needs and include its wide spectrum of stakeholders.
متطلبات الوظيفة:Responsibilities & Duties:
Strategic Directions
Lead the development of the Unit’s strategic direction and participate actively in developing the programme’s strategic direction.
Lead the design and development of the Unit’s various grant schemes and learning interventions, working in close consultation with stakeholders and Foundation staff.
Contribute to the development of funding proposals and other methods of resource development, working in cooperation with the Foundation’s resource development staff to support and/or expand the Unit’s work.
Contribute to the promotion of the Foundation’s activities and events.
Grant-Making and Capacities Support
Lead the efficient implementation of the Unit’s various grants schemes and capacity building programmes.
Supervise the preparation and dissemination of Unit’s open calls and announcements.
Suggest jurors and external consultants for the Unit’s work, working in close consultation with the Programme Director and relevant staff members.
Supervise the development of grant implementation agreements, terms of reference (ToR), and contracts for external consultants, and monitor the progress of outsourced services.
Oversee grant implementation agreements, which includes monitoring progress, payments, reporting, field visits, etc.
Develop a communication and outreach plan to transmit the Unit’s work to the public and to strengthen the Foundation’s perception and position in the scene, working together with the Unit’s staff members and the media unit.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Quality Assurance
Conduct regular reviews and evaluations of the Unit’s implementation and spending progress.
Manage external evaluation processes required for any project or aspect of the Unit’s work.
Participate in M&E meetings and activities as per the approved M&E plans.
Ensure compliance with the Foundations policies, guidelines, and co-funded agreements.
Regularly recommend new and updated pathways for state-of-the-art grant management systems and methods.
Managerial Tasks
Prepare and update all policies, guidelines, processes, and ToR related to the Unit.
Participate in meetings with donors, partners and community members and in relevant events, and represent the Foundation when necessary and in coordination with the Programme Director.
Supervise and monitor the daily activities performed by the sub-ordinate staff, conduct appraisals, and determine training needs.
Prepare and manage the Unit’s annual work plans and budgets, ensuring that they are in line with the Unit’s objectives, through a participatory approach with the relevant staff members and the management of the programme.
Prepare and present regular reports, including those for the semi-annual and annual reports, on all relevant issues.
Carry out any other related tasks that might be requested by the director of the programme.
Competencies:
Effective communication skills (in English and Arabic).
Team management and inter-personal skills.
Ability to adapt.
Ability to manage ambiguity.
Results-driven.
Strong belief in role of arts and culture in the social and political ecosystem in Palestine.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in cultural management, business administration, development studies, or another relevant field.
A higher diploma or MA degree in cultural/arts management is preferable.
Experience:
At least seven years of work experience in a cultural field.
Proven experience in grant-making and project management.
Thorough knowledge of the culture and arts scene in Palestine and the region.
Technical Skills:
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems and requirements.
Ability to work in a team.
Other Job Factors:
Expected to travel for work when necessary.
Flexible working hours are required to accommodate evening, weekend activities and field visits.
تفاصيل الوظيفة:المسمى الوظيفي: Manager, Grants and Capacities Support Unit
آخر موعد للتقديم: 08.11.2026.
المكان: رام الله والبيرة
طبيعة العمل: مكتبي أو ميداني (مقر العمل)
نوع الوظيفة: دوام كامل
المستوى المهني: إداري/ إشرافي
الدرجة العلمية: الماجستير
الخبرة: 7 سنوات
التصنيف: الثقافة والفنون المنح والتمويل
آلية التقديم:Interested individuals should submit the application coupled with their CV and letter of interest using the following link:
Apply OnlineDeadline for submitting applications is Sunday 08.11.2026. Only potential candidates will be contacted for interviews.