Export Development Coordinator

Palestine Trade Center (PalTrade) is a nongovernmental organization established in 1998. PalTrade’s purpose is to lead the development of Palestinian trade as a driving force for sustainable national economic growth. As the National Export Development Organization with membership of more than 300 Palestinian leading businesses, PalTrade advocates a competitive, enabling business environment and is dedicated to improving trade competitiveness through trade promotion and capacity building.

PalTrade is seeking candidates to fill the following positions for its offices in Gaza:

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Participate in development of PalTrade Gaza plans and implementation, based on clients’ needs and opportunities;
-Coordinate various local and regional business development activities such as business to business meetings, capacity building programs, study tours, market researches, sectors assessment, and firm-level technical assistance;
-Maintain participants’ database to ensure useful information is added & updated on a regular basis from new projects, research, and events;
-Communicate and conducts regular field visits to related associations, factories, and companies in Gaza Strip, to indentify development priorities, monitor and report impact measures;
-Organize and maintain activities development files and records;
-Prepare and deliver periodic reports and presentation in both English and Arabic and as requested; and
-Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

-First-hand knowledge of local business and industry, preferably through direct experience in the private sector in Gaza Strip;
-Strong analytical and communication skills;
-Excellent English and Arabic language and writing skills;
-Skills in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); and
-Experience in private sector

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or relevant field plus 3years work experience, at least two years of which were in similar responsible position.


Application Procedures:

-Candidates are required to respond to this advertisement via e-mail to [email protected] Letters via postal mail or hand delivery, and faxes will disqualify any applicant.
-Candidates should submit a cover letter describing their knowledge, skills and understanding of business trade and Palestine’s special challenges in improving trade performance.
-Candidates are required to submit a C.V. detailing their skills and experience, employment and educational history, as well as salary history and expectations.
-References should be furnished and all statements submitted will be subject to verification.
-Dead line for receiving application is January 9, 2012.