Technical Coordinator- Private Sector

The German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable
development with worldwide operations. GTZ promotes complex reforms and change processes. Its corporate objective is to improve people’s living conditions on a sustainable basis.
In the context of German-Palestinian Technical Cooperation, GTZ has been commissioned by the
German Government to implement the second phase of the

To support the Program Team at the German House for Development Cooperation in Al-Bireh, we
are looking for a

for the implementation of program activities of the PSDP with the public and private sector partners.

Responsibilities and tasks include but are not limited to:
-Under the direction of the component manager, take ownership of work-streams within the joint
initiatives with the Chambers of Commerce as well as other private sector partners;
-In the context of these sub-components, responsibilities to include:
-planning, design and development of new or follow-on activities;
-ensuring efficient and timely delivery of ongoing project milestones;
-coordination with technical teams of partner institutions;
-management of third party contractors;
-regular reporting and documentation of project progress and impact.
-Advising partner institutions in addition to assisting in the preparation of technical reports;
-Support of the component managers in management and administration.

Required qualifications:
-University degree in the fields of Economics, Business, Business Administration or another
relevant field;
-At least 5 years of professional experience in working in the Palestinian private sector or a
private sector association or with international organizations in the fields of private sector development.
-Fluency in English and Arabic (oral and written), knowledge of German would be an asset;
-Ability to work within interdisciplinary teams;
-Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills;
-Computer literacy.

Assignment: Starting October 1, 2010, negotiable. Depending on qualifications and experience, the
successful candidate may be initially employed as a Technical Officer.
GTZ is an equal opportunity employer, and offers an attractive and challenging working environment
with opportunities for skill enhancement.

We are looking forward to receiving your application by email comprising of your English language
CV and cover letter until August 22, 2010 to the following address: [email protected] .
Interviews are likely to be held between 16 and 22 September 2010.
Make sure you include the following reference in the email subject “Technical Coordinator- Private
Sector”.