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

To support the Program Team at the project office in Gaza, 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 private sector in Gaza;
-Responsible for the implementation of sub-component work streams in Gaza, including staff and
budget responsibility and management of relationships with designated partner institutions;
-Coordination with other relevant agencies and organizations supporting the private sector in Gaza;
-Advising partner institutions in addition to assisting in the preparation of technical reports;
-Management and supervision of local and international expert assignments;
-Work with the PSDP team in Al-Bireh to ensure good alignment of work in the West Bank and
Gaza;
-Support to 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, specific knowledge of the ICT sector an asset;
-Fluency in English and Arabic (oral and written), knowledge of German is 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;
-Negotiation skills, flexibility, good team player;
-Computer literacy.

Assignment: Starting 1. March 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 9th
February 2010 to the following address: [email protected]. Interviews are likely to be held on
11th February in Gaza.