Economic Development Technical Specialist

World Vision is an international Christian humanitarian aid agency working with the most marginalized and poor communities of the world.
World Vision Jerusalem -West Bank- Gaza is seeking:

Economic Development Technical Specialist

The successful candidate will

Research and design the establishment of WV JWG’s economic and livelihood creation strategies in WV operational areas
Identify and promote strategies, tools, action plans and programs that contribute to local enterprise development
Support development of livelihood and economic development proposals, business plans and activities
Identify market opportunities and facilitate commercial linkages through business and trade institutions and agro-processing companies for farm and off-farm activities
Identify and promote access to appropriate technology and information to strengthen performance and efficiency to local micro enterprises
Conduct monitoring visits and submit monthly, quarterly and annually reports on Economic Development activities

Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Economic Development, Agricultural Economics or a related field. Masters degree prefered.
At least 3 years’ experience in Economic Development
Experience in micro finance programming and mechanisms, business and/or economic development.
Ability to work as a team member in an interdisciplinary environment and contribute to this in capacity building at national and ADP offices
Strong experience in capacity building and trainning of trainers
Demonstrated experience in program or project design, implementation, monitoring evaluation and reporting
Ability to identify and promote community economic development projects and initiatives and ability to analyze business plans
Strong communications skills (English & Arabic)
Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly
Commitment to achieving quality results and service
Excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills
Ability and willingness to travel internationally and locally to Project areas
Valid driving license and ability to operate 4x4 vehicles
Integrity and strong identification with WV Core Values
Position is based in Jerusalem/Ramallah/Bethlehem

Please send resume and cover letter to HR Manager to: Email: [email protected] by 21 May 2013 (indicate the vacancy reference number: WVJRS022 in subject line)
We thank all applicants for their interest, but regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated in confidence. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employee staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.

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