Financial Systems Advisor

Working efficiently, effectively and in a spirit of partnership, we support people and societies in developing, transition and industrialized countries in shaping their own futures and improving living conditions. This is what the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is all about. As a federally owned enterprise, we support the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We are also engaged in international education work around the globe.

The project ‘Alternative Approaches to Financial Inclusion of SME in Palestine II’ (A-FIN II) aims to improve the access of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) and start-ups to inclusive sustainable financial services. Affordable financial services play an important role in enabling MSMEs to manage or mitigate financial losses due to external impacts, such as the consequences of war or climate change, and build resilient, sustainable livelihoods. A-FIN II foresees to strengthen the capacities of the regulatory authorities Palestine Capital Market Authority (PCMA) and Palestine Market Authority (PMA) in order to improve the framework conditions for inclusive sustainable financial services. In addition, A-FIN is aiming to support Palestinian financial actors to adapt their processes, products and information formats to the needs of MSMEs and facilitate the development and piloting of inclusive sustainable financial solutions by providing necessary platforms and mentorships for various financial sector players. Moreover, the project offers information and training services about inclusive sustainable financing for MSMEs. In order to support the AFIN Project, we are looking for a full-time (100%):

“Financial Systems Advisor”

• Advises financial sector actors in Palestine on integrating inclusive and sustainable finance practices and related issues Supports in identifying and contracting required external local and international experts.
• Prepares and implements workshops, seminars and other events on issues connected to sustainable finance workstreams.
• Manages partner and ecosystem relationships and collaborations.
• Realizes joint activities with projects in the Cluster (Employment and Sustainable Access to Resources) and identifies synergies with projects and stakeholders in the region.
• Ensures knowledge transfer and innovation driven thinking within the project.

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• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• Minimum of six years of experience in the Financial Sector of Palestine
• Outstanding and proven knowledge of financial and economic market trends, including MSME Finance, Sustainable Finance and Financial Inclusion
• Knowledge of the MSME landscape in Palestine, and the ability of MSMEs to assess financial and financing needs.
• Knowledge of Fintech or digital financial services is a plus.
• Knowledge of Start-up ecosystem in Palestine and the region is a plus.
• Strong team player
• Fluent in English and Arabic, German is a Plus
• Excellent digital and Computer skills

As an equal opportunity employer, GIZ stands for inclusion and diversity and does not discriminate against applicants for employment because of their gender, disability, age, religion, or ethnic origin. GIZ offers an attractive and challenging work environment with opportunities for personal and professional development. 

A complete application must be submitted in English to the following address: [email protected], which includes the attached applicant information form, the CV and cover letter, no later than 17th of October 2024 at 4:00pm.

Kindly state in the email subject “Financial Systems Advisor”. Any deficiency in the application will NOT be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.