Expert on Proposal writing and fund raising

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Ministry of National Economy have launched the second phase of the UNIDO Integrated Programme for the support of the Palestinian Industry. The main objective of the Integrated Programme, Phase II “IP” is to continue assisting the Palestinian Authority in promoting and fostering the sustainable development of the Palestinian economy by upgrading local industrial enterprises and public and private support institutions and by generating employment opportunities and better integrating the economy into the global production and commercial chains and markets.
UNIDO is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and qualified individual for the duration of one working month to work as an Expert on Proposal writing and fund raising to work under the direct supervision of UNIDO team Leader and in close cooperation with the UNIDO Focal point in the Ministry of National Economy and the National Programme Coordinator (NPC).

Key responsibilities:
Review the UNIDO IP framework document and get familiar with its objectives, components and structure.
This document will be the main framework reference for the expert. Review samples of UNIDO project documents, UNIDO project concept notes and UNIDO informal proposal templates and get familiar with their structure
Discuss with the UNIDO IP team leader, UNIDO projects managers, UNIDO Focal point and UNIDO national Program coordinator the details of the needed project proposals to be developed by the expert.
Ensure close consultation with all.
Design and develop (using UNIDO format where possible) project concept notes (45- pages each) on the different components identified in the UNIDO IP document. A standard template (after being approved by UNIDO Team Leader, UNIDO Project managers) need to be used for all the components
Discuss all drafts with UNIDO Team Leader, UNIDO Project managers and the UNIDO Focal Point and the relevant national counterparts and produce the final version of the concept notes
Submit the final version of all the concept notes prepared to UNIDO team leader along with a final report using UNIDO format

:Qualifications
University degree in management or over related fields
Excellent skills in writing proposals, project concepts and project proposals.
Excellent English command
Excellent communication skills / excellent computer skills
At least 5 years of experience in carrying similar or related work
Interested applicants are kindly requested to send their CVs with a cover page indicating the post title to the following email address:[email protected], no later than 25 Sep. 2009. only short listed candidates will be contacted.