Principal Manager, West Bank and Gaza

Principal Manager, West Bank and Gaza EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Amman National Mid level Speaks English Application deadline: April 02, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Principal Manager for West Bank and Gaza will oversee the Advice for Small Businesses (ASB) activities, contributing to the annual business plan and ensuring quality assurance in project delivery. This role involves managing project portfolios, market development, and stakeholder relations while promoting innovation aligned with the Bank's strategic priorities. The Principal will also be responsible for team management, ensuring ethical conduct, and maintaining relationships with local and international stakeholders. This position is a maternity cover for a duration of up to 12 months. Candidate Requirements: BA/MA in international development, finance, economics or business Relevant professional experience in consultancy, banking, or donor organizations Knowledge of local business environment and SME market Experience in SME F&D Priority Areas Strong project management and organizational skills Effective communication and negotiation skills Fluency in English and local languages Experience in team management and leadership Requisition ID 36545 Office Country Jordan Office City Amman Division Banking Countries of Operations Contract Type Short Term Contract Length 12 months Posting End Date 02/04/2026 Please Note: the roles is opened as maternity cover with duration up to 12 months. Purpose of Job Under the supervision of Associate Director, the Principal is responsible for managing Advice for Small Businesses (ASB) activities in the West Bank and Gaza with the small scope of operation. The Principal will contribute to the development and implementation of West Bank and Gaza’s annual business plan, quality assurance of the delivery of ASB or Relevant ASB Line of Business, taking responsibility for managing the conception, implementation, completion and evaluation of ASB projects in West Bank and Gaza. Under the supervision of AD, the Principal will manage the project portfolio, design and implementation of market development, business development, visibility and outreach activities, policy dialogue, as well as the finance and administration of the local operation in West Bank and Gaza. The Principal is responsible for creating productive and stimulating working environment in order to promote and generate innovation and creative ideas and products addressing the evolving Bank’s strategic priorities (e.g. digital, green, inclusion), consistent with best practices in the industry and IFIs. Importantly, the Principal will personally champion and role model the Bank’s ethics culture by ensuring the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct in the team’s performance. Under the supervision of Regional Principal Manager/Associate Director, the Principal should maintain open and constructive relations both internally within the EBRD (e.g. RO, sector teams and departments across the bank) and externally with the local business and consulting community, financial institutions, donors and key private sector and government stakeholders. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Regional Principal Manager/Associate Director/Regional Head, and in cooperation with respective SME bankers, contribute to the development of annual operational plan including the objectives of the Small Business Initiative (SBI) for the country, setting operational targets, innovative initiatives, including the grant guideline matrix for projects. Responsible and accountable for the local ASB country teams’ delivery  or “Relevant ASB activities” in full alignment with the Bank’s policies, donor requirements, internally set quality, internal controls and compliance standards, as well as highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct working with credible and respectable counterparties and mitigating financial or reputational risks to the Bank or donor. Act as a lead, reference and support to the overall team in the respective region for a “Relevant ASB Activities”. Under the supervision of the Regional Principal Manager/Associate Director, contribute to the business development activities in order to increase the outreach to quality clients and generate pipeline for banking. Ensure close co-operation with respective SME F&D and Sector Teams’ (including IF in the context of integrated products) bankers for a maximum synergy between advisory and banking. Coordinate a regular analysis of the ASB portfolio to generate ideas for follow-up support and new initiatives. Follow market trends and contribute with innovative ideas and products to address evolving market needs. Under the supervision of Regional Principal Manager/Associate Director, manage the implementation of EBRD and SME F&D’s priority agenda (e.g. digital, green, and inclusion) to raise awareness and interest in order to generate more projects in priority areas. Under the supervision of the Regional Principal Manager/Associate Director, manage the donor-funded budget for the country, including monitoring grant and operational disbursements via local bank accounts, to ensure the budget is managed efficiently, effectively, and transparently with maximum duty of care. Qualify/approve new local consultants and sign-off on international experts, as well as manage relation with them in accordance with internal policies and procedures, ensuring engagement of high quality and integrity professionals. Under the guidelines of the Regional Principal Manager/Associate Director, implement visibility activities in the country to raise awareness of the relevant advisory work in order to reach out to prospective clients across the country, and ensure maximum visibility for EBRD and donors. Under the supervision of the Regional Principal Manager/Associate Director, coordinate relations with a diverse stakeholder group, such as local stakeholder