Women and Youth Manager

Programme Description

The Palestinian Market Development Programme (PMDP) is a five years economic development program funded by UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the European Union (EU) in-cooperation with the Ministry of National Economy and implemented by DAI Europe, with offices in Ramallah and Gaza. The programme has been designed to improve market systems and improve the competitiveness of the Palestinian private sector. PMDP works on strengthening trade and investment linkages as well as linkages with the Palestinian Diaspora to play an active role in the development of the Palestinian economy.

PMDP aims to improve private sector competitiveness through technical assistance and matching grants. Additionally, PMDP works on strengthening trade and investment linkages as well as enhancing the business and enabling environment in the oPt.
We are currently recruiting for the following position:


Gaza Women and Youth Manager- Gaza Office

Women and Youth Manager, based in Gaza, will contribute in designing interventions in coordination with PMDP team members that  aims to  generate jobs for women and youth. She/he will work on identifying and building beneficiaries  pipeline in Gaza.  She/he will also work with other team members  and related organizations to achieve the programme goals through the matching grants component and other targeted interventions.

Key Skills & Qualification

-Degree in relevant subject such as Business, Economic Development. Master Degree  is preferable
-At least 7 years work experience, in which minimum 3 years of them experience in women and youth Projects.
-Previous experience with donor funded economic growth projects in Palestine.
-Previous working experience in private sector development .
-Expert knowledge of the MSME market in Gaza 
-Previous experience working with women and youth organizations.
-Valid driving licence.
-Ability to travel throughout Gaza.
 

For detailed terms of reference, please visit our website http://www.pmdp.ps/jobs

Qualified candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters to
 

[email protected]

no later than 4:00pm on Tuesday August 9, 2016.  Indicate the position title in the subject line of the email, for example: "Women & Youth BA/Gaza" or Women & Youth BA/Ramallah".Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please no phone calls or hand deliveries of resumes. Only qualified candidates will be contacted by the programme.