Project Advisor

 

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.
In the context of German-Palestinian Technical Cooperation, GTZ has been commissioned by the
German Government to implement the second phase of the
 

“Private Sector Development Program (PSDP)“

To support the Program Team at the German House for Development Cooperation in Al-Bireh, we are looking for a
 

for the management and coordination of specific interventions within the program.

Responsibilities and tasks include but are not limited to:

• Conception, management and implementation of program activities with the public and private
sectors;
• Responsible implementation of a sub-component including staff and budget responsibility and
management of relationships with designated partner institutions;
• Advising partner institutions in addition to assisting in the preparation of technical reports;
• Management and supervision of local and international expert assignments;
• Support and deputization of the program team-leader in overall program management and
administration.

Required qualifications:

• Masters degree in the fields of business, business administration, economics or equivalent;
• At least 5 years of professional experience in working in the Palestinian private sector or a private
sector association or with international organizations in the fields of private sector development;
• Fluency in English and Arabic (oral and written), knowledge of German would be an asset;
• Good experience in staff management, and ability to coordinate and motivate interdisciplinary
teams;
• Experience in financial planning, monitoring and budget responsibility;
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills;
• Computer literacy.

Assignment: Starting 1. February 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 10th Dec 09 to the following address: [email protected].