Institutional Development Officer

Private Sector Development Cluster Project-PSDCP

The Federation of Palestinian Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (FPCCIA) in partnership with the Palestinian Ministry of National Economy (MoNE), have received financing from the French Development Agency (AFD) to implement the Private Sector Development Cluster Project “PSDCP” in West Bank and Gaza (2012-2016). Project operational unit will be established within the FPCCIA in Ramallah.

The objective of the PSDCP is to strengthen the competitiveness of the local companies, and especially MSMEs, in order to increase their local market share and/or explore new markets for export through (1) support to the structuration of productive sectors/sub-sectors with high potential by the creation of linkages between the stakeholders of a same value chain on a defined territory through the cluster approach and (2) improvement of public-private dialogue.

Within this project, FPCCIA seeks to hire qualified individuals to fill the positions of:

Institutional Development Officer (IDO)

Job summary:

Under the guidance and supervision of the project Team Leader, IDO will contribute to building the institutional capacity of FPCCIA, concerned Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (CCIA) and Business Support organizations (BSOs) active in the development of the targeted clusters.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

-Manage the relations with the concerned CCIAs and BSOs involved in the development of selected clusters.
-Facilitate the know-how transfer of cluster development to the FPCCIA.
-Reinforce the ownership and the mobilization of the FPCCIA network to support selected clusters.
-Reinforce the capacities of FPCCIA, concerned CCIAs and BSOs on specific cluster topics.
-Conduct assessments for the concerned CCIAs and BSOs.
-With the guidance of an international expert will provide support to the development of strategic plans for the concerned CCIAs and BSOs.
-In collaboration with a team of InternationalNational experts will provide support to the development of relevant services to the members of concerned CCIAs and BSOs.
-Provide support and animate training for the associative Leadership and members and follow up through on-the-job reinforcement process.
-In collaboration with a team of international experts will provide support to the development of economic intelligence services in FPCCIA network.
-Prepare scope of work, TORs, forms, tools for the needed tasks in a professional manner.
-Conduct follow up, guidance, monitoring and field visits related to the project activities.
-Coordinate and implement the planned activities on a results based basis.
-Assist in the M&E through collecting and documenting the data to ensure the impact of project activities.
-Facilitate and organize workshops and training sessions to concerned CCIA’s and BSOs.
-Assist in the daily operations including specific assignments to oversee and coordinate specific activities.
-Provide FPCCIA and the Team Leader with monthly reports and updated information when required.
-Any other duties as required.

Key Qualifications:

-Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management, Development Studies or any other related field, master would be a plus.
-Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
-Proven experience in performing the mentioned/similar tasks and responsibilities.
-Excellent communication, facilitation and listening skills.
-Excellent presentation skills.
-Professional attitude and ability to work in a team.
-Highly organized, able to prioritize and meet deadlines effectively, and ability to work under pressure.
-Willingness to improve skills and knowledge.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
-Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
-Valid driving license.
 

Application:

 Candidates who have the above requirements are encouraged to submit their CVs along with cover letter explaining their suitability for the position and three references no later than 13th of June, 2013 to
 

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Only short listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
 

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