Higher Education Project Assistant

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.

With the programme “More Job Opportunities II”, Germany supports universities in the Palestinian Territories in providing higher education programmes that are guided by the demands of the labour market, thus benefiting companies and increasing the graduate’s employability.

MJO II improves the quality and quantity of employment-oriented Dual Study B. Sc. Degree programs and supports the Palestine Polytechnic University in Hebron in designing and implementing the two Dual Study programs “Financial Technologies” and “Renewable Energy Engineering”, which shall be developed in close cooperation with private sector companies. In the process, the university's capacity and its academic and administrative staff are further developed, and suitable governance structures are created.

At the same time, MJO II is advising the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research how to increase the access to and the quality of employment-oriented higher education programs in the Palestinian territories.

In order to support the MJO II program, we are looking for a full-time (100%)

Tasks and Functions include but are not limited to:

• Support the project team in organizational and administrative in various tasks related to the management of/communication with partners, contractors, and beneficiaries.
• Support the project team in knowledge management, team organization and internal/external communication, including P&R and marketing.
• Organize project related internal and external events (incl. workshops, and conferences) in coordination with the project team and partners.
• Independently perform research and analyses on project related topics.
• Where appropriate and reasonable, the position holder is willing to perform tasks outside the scope of the job description.
• Perform other duties and task at the request of management.

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Required qualifications, competences and experience

• Bachelor’sor Education in Business Administration or any education relevant to the subject of the programme and/or the tasks
• Very good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, Outlook etc.)
• At least two years professional experience in a comparable position, ideally related to event management, higher education, office management, or communication.
• Very good knowledge of the English language (especially very good writing skills).
• Good communication skills, networking abilities, service orientation, team player
• Skills in graphic design is a strong asset.
• Skills in digital marketing is an asset.

Assignment: Starting 01st of September 2022. 12 months contract with possible further extension

As an equal opportunity employer, GIZ stands for inclusion and diversity and does not discriminate against applicants for employment because of their gender, disability, age, religion, or ethnic origin. GIZ offers an attractive and challenging work environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.

A complete application must be submitted in English to the following address: [email protected], which includes the the applicant information form, CV, and cover letter no later than 25th of July 2022 at latest 04:00 PM.

Kindly state in the email subject “Higher Education Project Assistant-MJO II” Any deficiency in the application will NOT be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Attachment GIZ applicant information form