Programs Officer

 

The Palestine Information and Communications Technology Incubator (PICTI), is an independent Palestinian organization, based in Al-Bireh with a branch in Gaza, which has been created through the initiative and support of the Palestinian Information Technology Community. PICTI and its partner organizations have as their mission the commercialization of ICT innovation by Palestinian entrepreneurs. PICTI targeted services assists Palestinian entrepreneurs to develop their innovative products, to incorporate a new start-up business and to access local and regional markets.
PICTI is seeking energetic and talented individuals to fill a challenging entry level and career oriented position at its office in Gaza as follows:
 

This position is suitable for a university graduate with academic knowledge, initiative, and drive to be a forceful champion in programs and projects coordination, event management, outreach programs, and related social networking and outreach campaigns toward helping Palestinian ICT entrepreneurs in developing their products/services and create their own successful businesses.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
1-Outreach and Events: Assist in conducting outreach programs including workshops and training seminars and in cooperation with other stakeholders.
2-Helping in the execution and following up on PICTI projects: liaising, awareness, PR, social networks, content development, files all documents, and coordination with other stakeholders.
3-Reporting: minutes of meetings, summary, status, and progress reports.
4-Conduct other duties; administrative or otherwise, which are important to the projects including event management and other logistics.

Specific Post Qualifications:
-Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, MIS, or any related field.
-Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in projects and programs coordination, event management, outreach, and PR.
-High level of professionalism approach and a passion for personal achievement and assisting others.
-A team player with work experience in handling projects and solving problems.
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in spoken and written English/Arabic as well as active listening.
-Strong analytical skills, with the ability to handle stress and meet business deadlines.
-Proficiency with MS Office including Power Point.

Please send your Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter noting the position you’re applying for, including three references and a salary history for the previously held positions and email to:
 

Deadline for submission is March 21, 2012.