Programme Coordinator

KfW Group was established in 1948 by a special law as a public corporation. Today KfW coversa large range of activities, including investment financing, world-wide export and project financing, development cooperation as well as advisory services. 80% of KfW’s share capital is owned by the federal government, 20% by the 16 German federal states. With a balance sheet total of more than EUR 400 billion KfW is one of the biggest banks in Germany. Within KfW Group, KfW Entwicklungsbank (KfW development bank) finances investments and accompanying consulting services in over 60 developing countries. It carries out its work on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and other donors, such as the European Commission.
For its office in Ramallah - Al Bireh, KfW Entwicklungsbank is looking for a

 

Main Duties:
-Follow up and support on ongoing and planned activities on project and sector level. Provide analytical input with respect to selected policy and strategy documents as well as review reports in liaison with the Project Manager at KfW Frankfurt;
-Act as a resource person accompanying missions and key experts working in the field;
-Prepare relevant documentation and reporting;
-Maintain necessary communication and ensure good relations with appropriate bodies and other projects/ programs and partners in agreement with the Project Manager at KfW Frankfurt;
-Participate in relevant events and represent KfW in meetings, working groups, workshops, etc;
-Provide support to the Office Director and the Project Manager where needed.

Skills/Qualifications:
-At least five years of experience in the design and implementation of International Development Cooperation initiatives in the Palestinian Territory;
-University degree in Economics, Engineering or Development related fields;
-Profound expertise in analyzing financial management issues, preferably in the infrastructure and education sectors;
-Familiarity with requirements and procedures of bi-and multilateral organisations and specifically of German Development Cooperation Organisations.
-Ability to travel within West Bank, Gaza and abroad;
-Excellent Command of English, German Language is an asset
-Proven track record of team-working experience

Candidates are asked to submit a current CV and cover letter via email to [email protected]