Programme Advisor

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.
 

We are looking for a Ramallah-based

Programme Advisor (m/f) on Sport for Development

Field of Activity

The sport for development sector programme is implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Its core tasks include advisory services to BMZ, coordinating the relevant German actors, and initiating and implementing programs in several countries including the Palestinian Territories. It aims to use sport to help achieve development goals in a range of areas (e.g. promotion of employability) rather than to promote sport. However, as an instrument, sport should be taken seriously and deployed with the appropriate expertise. The project cooperates very closely with the German Football Association (DFB), the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), various civil society organizations and the private sector.
The field staff member will be supporting the implementation of the programme in the Palestinian Territories. The goal of the programme is to strengthen employability of youth and make vocational education and training possibilities more attractive to Palestinian youth.


Responsibilities & tasks include but not limited to:

The Programme Advisor will be responsible for the following tasks:

-Implementing daily operational aspects of all issues related to the Sport for development programme(Project Management)
-Design and implementation of capacity development workshops for e.g. coaches, social workers, counsellors
-Design and implementation of sport events to attract youth to the possibilities of vocational professions
-Development of teaching materials connecting Sport and Vocational Training
-Development of communication materials and writing articles, e.g. social media outlets
-Close cooperation with the GIZ programme „ Technical vocational education and training and Employment Promotion (TEP)”
-Promotion of the cooperation between Ministries, NGOs, Universities and schools


Required qualifications, competences and experience

-Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social or economic sciences, sport sciences or a related field.
-Able to support the implementation of relevant and innovative concepts, cooperating with representatives of government institutions, universities and NGOs.
-3-5 years of relevant working experiencein related field is a precondition, e.g. working in international cooperationin a youth related context.
-Conceptual and educational skills to implement the programme.
-Knowledge in the field of sport for development and sport structures are an asset.
-Ability to work in teams, good communication skills and passion about sport.
-Mother tongue Arabic; Fluent BusinessEnglish skills; Fluent German skills are an asset.

Assignment: Starting 1stof July 2016.
12 months contract (with possible extension).
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 “Programme Advisor (m/f) on Sport for Development”.
Any deficiency in the application will NOT be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contactedfor an interview and to sit for a written test.
 

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