Portfolio Officer

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.
To support the “GTZ Office Al Bireh” at the German House for Development Cooperation in Al-Bireh, we are looking for a

For the Portfolio und Policy Management Unit (PMU).
In your function as Portfolio Officer you will work closely together and support the Portfolio Manager.

Responsibilities and tasks are such as:
-Supporting external and internal communications
-PR Handouts, GTZ Country Brochure, Website, various PR materials, Power Point Presentations etc.
-Liason with local press
-Information mails, Welcome Folder
-Supporting Policy Management
-Gathering and informing about current policies (national and international e.g. general IC discussions, climate, migration, security, EU, cooperation with the private sector, Paris Declaration, etc)
-Preparation of policy topics for the Senior Meeting and for other occasions
-Elaboration of regular Policy Information Newsletter
-Event and Workshop Management
-Thematic workshops
-Staff meeting organisation
-Annual Events
-Follow-up of Annual Planning
-Assistance in meetings of Country Director and Programme Directors
-Preparation of briefings, documentation, etc.
-Supporting Quality Management

Required qualifications:
-University degree in the fields of Communications, Media, Social Sciences or a similar field;
-First professional experience in working with international organizations in the field of development cooperation;
-Fluency in English and Arabic (oral and written), knowledge of German would be an asset;
-Ability to work effectively in a team;
-Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills;
-Driving license.

Assignment: expected starting date October 2010.
GTZ is an equal opportunity employer, and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.
We are looking forward to your application by email comprising your CV and cover letter until
06.10. 2010 to the following address: [email protected].
Make sure you include the following reference in the email subject “Portfolio Officer”.