Internship and Professional Development Manager

Chemonics International seeks an Internship and Professional Development Manager for a newly awarded, USAID-funded project promoting economic growth in the West Bank and Gaza through expanded economic development, trade, commerce, and applied research. The five-year project has three main objectives:

• Objective 1: Facilitate Cooperative Exchange and Knowledge Sharing
• Objective 2: Foster New Markets
• Objective 3: Enhance the Capacity of Targeted Entities

We are looking for a dynamic individual with a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

The Internship and Professional Development Manager will oversee the project’s internship and professional development/mentorship programs and ensure programs remain responsive to needs of the Palestinian private sector. The Manager will also be responsible for organizing academic exchanges, research collaboration, and mentorship programs.

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Specific roles and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the Partnerships team in developing and facilitating recurring exchange programs between students and graduates and private sector entities to contribute to high-level knowledge-sharing, increase peer-to-peer exchanges, and build workforce capacity that will make the economy more competitive
• Coordinate with and secure buy-in from private sector partners and their agents to participate in exchange, research collaboration, and mentorship programs
• Identify partnerships and topics of exchange that can yield knowledge transfer and position the Palestinian private sector for growth
• Identify potential internship activities for current and recent Palestinian University students and graduates
• Build and maintain networks with the private sector, local community, and diaspora community
• Lead the identification of participants for exchanges, research collaboration, and mentorship programs
• Ensure principles of gender, equality, and social inclusion are incorporated in all internship and professional development programs, particularly by ensuring women and youth participation in programming

Basic qualifications include:

• B.A. in higher education administration, human resource management, other social sciences or related field
• 3 years’ experience designing, managing and/or expanding internship, entrepreneurship and other professional development programs
• Experience working with USAID or other donor programs preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with West Bank and Gaza’s operating environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with culturally diverse staff  
• Fluency in Arabic and English required

To apply, please complete the form online through Apply Now-button below

by October 26, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only finalists will be contacted.