Marketing Specialist

Job Vacancy at Caritas Jerusalem: Marketing Specialist

Caritas Jerusalem (CJ), a humanitarian and development organization representing the socio-pastoral services of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land, is currently seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Marketing Specialist

Contract Period: 12 months with the possibility of extension(s)
Location: Beit Jala
Status: Full-time

Application Deadline: January 28th, 2024

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Improving the quality and marketing process of dairy products and processed products on family scale start-ups and guiding them on the most appropriate marketing strategies.
• Mapping out and analysis of private, and public sectors and international agencies present in the area that offer financing resources.
• Design and implement campaigns at the local and national levels to promote micro, small, and medium-sized entrepreneurial businesses.
• Ability to deliver training related to market chain analysis, the increase of added value, agri-food products’ marketing, commercialization, marketing, internal management, and market access services.
• Ability to create feasibility studies and business plans.
• Ability to develop documents such as raising awareness materials, official communications letters, Terms of References, etc.
• Ensure coordination with Chambre of Commerce to carry out employability and TVET training for young people together with the project officer.
• Ability to identify market needs in the Bethlehem government and design action plans to promote employability and innovative business initiatives.
• Follow up, monitor, and consult micro, small, and medium-sized entrepreneurial businesses during the life of the project.

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Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in project cycle management, ideally in the fields of agroecology, sustainable development, food security, education, and livelihoods, particularly with youth and women; crosscutting with advocacy and gender equality.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Experience in developing marketing and business plans, monitoring and consulting entrepreneurial micro, small, and medium-sized businesses.
• Experience working with partners, conducting participatory action planning, leading community engagement, and engaging other stakeholders strongly desired.
• Experience in organizing campaigns and events related to marketing.
• Excellent English and Arabic.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in both English and Arabic languages. 
• Willingness to work in different Caritas Jerusalem premises.
• Self-motivation and multitasking are a must.
• Ability to work in complex environments with challenges.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
• Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with the ability to make a sound judgment.
• Valid driving license.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates with relevant education and experience are invited to submit their cover letter and CVs through our website.