Project Manager At ARCS Arci Culture Solidali

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ARCS – Arci Culture Solidali is selecting a Project Manager to be included in its operations in Jordan.

Role: Project Manager

Duty station: Amman (Jordan), with frequent travel to other areas of the country

Conditions: co.co.co – continuous and coordinated collaboration contract

Duration: 12 months, with possibility of renewal – start: May/June 2026

Supervisor: Middle East Desk (HQ)

Application deadline: 30 April 2026

Terms of Reference – Project Manager Jordan

Functions:

The selected Project Manager will be responsible for the overall coordination of the activities planned under a project funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) – Amman Office. The project aims to support access to income-generating opportunities for Syrian refugees and the most vulnerable Jordanians in the Governorates of Mafraq, Balqa and Irbid, with a particular focus on women and youth, including persons with disabilities.

Position profile:

  • At least a three-year degree in development economics, international cooperation, social sciences, languages, anthropology, humanities studies or other relevant fields obtained at least four years ago;
  • At least three years of experience in coordination and management roles in the international cooperation sector, preferably in emergency contexts;
  • Experience in budget planning and management;
  • Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including institutions and civil society associations;
  • Leadership and team building skills;
  • Excellent knowledge of Italian and English (spoken and written);
  • Good IT skills, in particular in the use of Word, Excel, Power Point programs;
  • Aptitude for teamwork and good relational skills with partners, beneficiaries, donors, local institutions;
  • Knowledge of Project Cycle Management (PCM), of the main Monitoring, Evaluation, Appraisal and Learning (MEAL) tools, of the principles of humanitarian aid and accountability standards;
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with local communities;
  • Sharing ARCS mission and values.

Preferred requirements:

  • Previous experience in the implementation of Livelihood projects;
  • Master’s degree and/or specialization courses in humanitarian emergency;
  • Even basic knowledge of the Arabic language;
  • Work experience in the MENA area.

Objectives of the position:

  • Ensure the coordination, implementation, management and supervision of activities within the timeframes, modalities and budget foreseen by the project;
  • Ensure the technical, administrative and financial management of the project in line with the procedures foreseen by the Donor (AICS);
  • Ensure the development and maintenance of good relations with the operational and institutional interlocutors involved in the implementation of the project;
  • Select, hire, train and supervise local staff;
  • Define and monitor project indicators, ensuring effective data collection and analysis, in agreement with the Monitoring and Evaluation expert (M&E Officer);
  • Draft, within the established timeframes and modalities, the narrative and financial reports and other documentation related to the project as required by the donor (AICS), as well as periodic reports to the ARCS headquarters;
  • Manage the project budget, in agreement with the Administrator, and ensure that all expenses are in line with the approved financial plan and consistent with the project objectives; formulation of financial planning;
  • Ensure the dissemination of project results and manage institutional relations with local authorities and international cooperation institutions, with particular regard to AICS, local authorities, the coordination mechanisms established within the coordination WG.

How to apply

Send your CV, indicating at least two references, and a cover letter in English to: hr@arcsculturesolidali.org by 30 April 2026 indicating in the subject “Application Project Manager Jordan_First Name Last Name”

Applicants are requested to explicitly declare that they have read the privacy policy for candidates in the email that will accompany the sending of the CV and the cover letter. The policy is published on the “Work with us” page of the ARCS website.

Pre-selected candidates will be invited to an interview at the ARCS office in Rome or remotely online.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview, we apologize in advance for not being able to provide an individual response to all. ARCS reserves the right to close the selection process early, as soon as a suitable candidate for the position is found. It is possible that due to the high number of applications normally received it will not be possible to provide an individual response to all.

The position is open to all types of applications, without any discrimination of nationality, religion, sex, age, political affiliation or other. All ARCS employees are required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to support ARCS values. ARCS has a zero tolerance policy towards behavior incompatible with its work and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo a rigorous reference and background check.