Jerusalem Office
Call for Palestine Desk Project Manager (Maternity Leave)
Job Announcement: Project Manager (Maternity Leave Replacement – Minimum 6 Months)
For our Israeli-Palestinian team in Jerusalem, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) is seeking a Project Manager to cover a maternity leave position for a minimum period of six months (with the possibility of extension).
FNF serves as a platform for innovation aimed at enhancing freedom in society, strengthening dialogue with the European Union, and contributing to Israeli-Palestinian dialogue. Together with our partners, we promote liberal core values, including the rule of law, democracy, respect for human dignity and human rights, market economy principles, entrepreneurship, and a culture of tolerance and pluralism.
Our Vision
To be a creative platform of innovation for enhancing freedom in society.
Our Mission
We engage with individuals who share the foundation’s core values. We consult, inspire, and empower changemakers while designing and promoting innovative concepts of freedom for today and tomorrow.
Role Overview
The Project Manager will support the Head of Office in the planning, design, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of programs and activities, as well as related administrative and financial processes.
The role covers projects managed by the FNF Jerusalem Office and may include additional assignments as requested by the Head of Office.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Program Planning
- Contribute to the development of annual plans for assigned projects
- Draft concept notes and activity proposals
- Coordinate with partners to define cooperation frameworks
- Design program content, engage experts, and align with partners
- Maintain and update activity plans and timelines
- Develop budgets in coordination with the Financial Officer
- Support funding applications and reporting processes
2. Implementation of Activities
- Identify and coordinate trainers, speakers, and participants
- Oversee logistics (venues, accommodation, transportation, interpretation, etc.)
- Moderate and facilitate events when needed
- Document activities and prepare narrative reports
- Ensure proper follow-up, documentation, and archiving
- Coordinate closely with internal team members and partners
- Review and process financial documentation
3. Evaluation and Analysis
- Evaluate activities and propose next steps
- Regularly brief the Head of Office on progress and strategy
- Maintain and expand relevant stakeholder networks
- Monitor political and social developments and provide analytical input
Qualifications and Requirements
- University degree in a relevant field (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant professional experience
- Strong understanding of Palestinian social dynamics and political context
- Commitment to liberal values and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse and dynamic team
- Excellent command of English and Arabic (written and spoken)
- Hebrew and/or German is an asset
- Valid driving license
Position Details
- Title: Project Manager (Maternity Leave Replacement)
- Duration: 6 months (with possible extension)
- Location: Jerusalem
- Type: Full-time
- Level: Mid-to-Senior Level
- Salary: To be discussed
- Starting Date: March 2026
- End Date: End of 2026
- Application Deadline: 5 March 2026
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send an email with the subject line:
“Project Manager (PAL) – [First Name] [Last Name]”
Please include the following documents:
- CV (highlighting relevant experience)
- Brief cover letter explaining your motivation
- Salary expectations
Note: Applications that do not include all required documents will not be considered.