• Contract Duration : 7 Months                  
• Department: Projects and Program            
• Title: Projects Officer     
• Workplace : Aden     
• Type of Employment: Fixed    
• Number of Employees: 1

Job Description :

Assume responsibility for managing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and closing the organization’s projects at the Aden office. This ensures that project goals are achieved with efficiency and effectiveness, while maintaining full compliance with donor requirements and the approved policies and procedures of Pure Hands.

Terms of Employment :

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Project Management and Planning:

• Prepare detailed project work plans in coordination with the Office Manager and relevant teams. 
• Supervise project implementation according to objectives, timelines, and approved budgets. 
• Monitor performance indicators and ensure project outputs meet the specified standards. 

2. Project Proposal Development:

• Lead the preparation and drafting of new project proposals in collaboration with the office team. 
• Analyze needs and collect necessary data to develop proposals aligned with donor priorities and the local context. 
• Contribute to the preparation of project budgets in coordination with the finance department. 

3.Coordination with Authorities and Partners:

• Coordinate directly with official entities (governmental and non-governmental) to facilitate project implementation and obtain required approvals. 
• Build and strengthen effective partnerships with local partners and implementing organizations. 
• Represent the organization in project-related meetings and committees. 

4. Field Monitoring and Supervision:

• Conduct regular field visits to project implementation sites. 
• Supervise field teams and ensure compliance with work plans. 
• Identify operational challenges and risks and take appropriate corrective actions. 

5.Reporting and Knowledge Management:

• Prepare periodic reports (progress, interim, and final) in line with donor and management requirements. 
• Document achievements, lessons learned, and challenges. 
• Contribute to improving documentation systems and project filing processes. 

6. Project Closure:

• Oversee technical and administrative project closure procedures. 
• Ensure all deliverables are completed and handed over according to approved plans. 
• Prepare final closure reports and ensure proper archiving of project documents. 

7. Other Duties:

• Perform any other tasks assigned by management within the scope of the role. 

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Development, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in managing and implementing humanitarian or development projects. 
• Proven experience in preparing and managing project proposals and donor reports. 
• Strong planning, monitoring, and decision-making skills. 
• Excellent communication, coordination, and team management skills. 
• Proficiency in computer applications, especially Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management systems is an advantage. 
• Ability to work in the field and handle work pressure. 
• to work in the field and handle pressure.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. 
• Solid understanding of  humanitarian principles, gender, inclusion, and child protection principles.
• Ability to manage complex operations in high-pressure, resource-constrained settings.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to field locations.