Business Development Center Manager

Business Women Forum- Palestine (BWF) has become a leading civil society organization devoted
to strengthening the role of businesswomen and women entrepreneurs as leaders in the Palestinian economy through building capacity and networking.
BWF is seeking to recruit a Business Development Center Manager to be based in Ramallah in which He/She will be reporting directly to BWF Executive Director.

Major Duties and Responsibiltites:
-Prepares the annual plan for the Business Development Programme.
-In cooperation with BWF Executive Director, design and implement new and unique programs according to the needs.
-Develop and implement strategies for new products and services.
-Determine new opportunities by analyzing business development needs of women entrepreneurs.
-Establish communications and partnerships with those businesses that can benefit from the center
services engaging both private and public sectors.
-Manage relations with stakeholders, local and international clients.
-Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
-Develop, monitor and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
-Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
-Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors.
-Design new, specialized and unique training courses, and outreach activities as well as new services for BWF members and BDC beneficiaries and entrepreneurs.
-Enhance media coverage and public relations of BDC.

Educational Background and Experience Requirements:
-5 years of professional experience in a related field – essential
-In-depth understanding and experience of business development and entrepreneurship in the Middle East - essential
-BA degree in business administration or related field
-Excellent writing skills in both Arabic & English
-Excellent communication skills
-Utilization of Microsoft Office mainly Word, and Excel
-Leadership skills
-Work under pressure
-Report writing skills
-Consultancy, mentoring and training background desired

Application:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter by Monday May 16, 2011. Applications should be addressed to:
Business Women Forum-Palestine، Fax: 022425614، E-mail: [email protected]