Communications & Outreach Coordinator

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Palestine Information and Communications Technology Incubator (PICTI), Palestine Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) is an independent Palestinian organization, based in Ramallah with a branch in Gaza. The BIC’s mission is the commercialization of innovative business ideas by Palestinian entrepreneurs as well as the revitalization and sustainable growth of the SMEs in Palestine. PICTI [BIC] supported and provided business incubation services and funding for 44 projects during the last year. For further information about PICTI, its services, projects, activities and clients, please visit www.picti.ps

PICTI is seeking energetic and talented individual with strong communication skills to fill the position of “Communications & Outreach Coordinator” at its headquarters in Ramallah for an initial period of one year. He/she will take care of PICTI’s events and communications activities, with a particular focus on media and online communication activities for both PICTI and its clients as follows:


Responsibilities include but not limited to:
-Outreach and Events: Assist in conducting outreach programs including workshops and trainings in cooperation with other partners and stakeholders.
-Coordination and follow up on all events and training activities including logistics, attendees and trainers, as well as supporting trainers and beneficiaries.
-Helping in the execution of PICTI projects: liaising, awareness, and coordination with other stakeholders.
-Media and press coverage coordination as well as timely content.
-Assist in the preparation of bilingual communications and public outreach and promotional materials including annual reports and newsletters as well as website and social media.
-Maintain and assist in rebuilding the information distribution lists including email lists.

Specific Post Qualifications:
-Minimum of a bachelor degree
-Demonstrated skills with at least 2 years of relevant experience in projects and programs coordination including trainings and events management, outreach, and related communications.
-Experience in entrepreneurship and small-business support and also in delivering mentoring services to the youth and incubated entrepreneurs.
-High level of professionalism approach and a passion for personal achievement and assisting others.
-A team player with work experience in coordinating projects and solving problems.
-Very good in spoken and written English as well as written communications and reporting.
-Excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities while meeting tight deadlines.

Please send your Curriculum Vita with a cover letter noting the position you’re applying for, including three references and a salary history for the previously held positions and e-mail to:
 

[email protected]

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline for submissions is July 14, 2014
All applicants will be handled in strict confidence

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