Junior Technical Officer

Vacancy Notice

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.

In Order to support the program “More Job Opportunities for Palestinian Youth, the Short Term Courses Component”, we are looking for a full time (100%)

“Junior Technical Officer”

Tasks and Functions include but are not limited to:
Supporting counterpart institutions in submitting technical proposals and financial plans
Supporting the Head of Component and technical team in logistical issues regarding screening and awarding of proposals
Coordinating, liaising and communicating with various project teams to ensure smooth project execution
Assisting in preparation of procurement and consulting contracts in addition to realization of workshops, meetings and conferences
Supporting collecting contract partners’ (partners‘, providers’, consultants’) timelines and schedules for completion of milestones and deliverables for running contracts
Maintaining project status pages on MS Project (or whatever system the Head of Component decides on) with milestones, deliverables, progress reports, payments…etc.
Raising concerns, timeline slips, and probability of missed deadlines to the Head of Component
Assisting in monitoring and evaluating contents of deliverables of running contracts
Supporting in modifying/adjusting the financial plan of the running proposals using the available systems
Upon delegation; checking electronic correspondence and noting required actions and deadlines
Supporting the Team Leader and the Head of Component in managing of the programme.

Required qualifications, competences and experience
Bachelor Education and/or in Business Administration or any education relevant to the subject of the programme
Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant occupational experience
Fluency in Arabic and English (speaking, writing and reading)
Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Creative, innovative, energetic, communication and public relations skills
Fast learner and team player
Ability to work under pressure

Assignment: Starting 15th of July 2016. 12 months contract with possible extension up to 30th June 2018
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer, and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

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 15th June 2016.

Kindly state in the email subject “Junior Technical Officer – MJO/STC”. Any deficiency in the application will NOT be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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