Project Coordinator for Jenin Tourism Development

Working efficiently, effectively and in a spirit of partnership, we support people and societies in developing, transition and industrialized countries in shaping their own futures and improving living conditions. This is what the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is all about. As a federally owned enterprise, we support the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We are also engaged in international education work around the globe.

GIZ Open Regional Fund ( ORF ) Program is looking for a
Project Coordinator for Jenin Tourism Development (60%)

Responsibilities and tasks include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities
-Implementation of the project’s work plan, in cooperation with ORF and the Jenin Steering Committee (SC)
-Ensuring coordination between ORF and tourism stakeholders in Jenin
-Management of project activities

Tasks
-Implements the project’s work plan, in cooperation with ORF and the Jenin Steering Committee (SC)
-Coordinates and prepares work meetings for and with GIZ ORF, Jenin Steering Committee, tourism stakeholders in Jenin, international and national consultants
-Works on the establishment of the Jenin tourist office (procurement, coordination with Ministry of Tourism, preparation of material)
-Works on the implementation of a tour guide training for Jenin and the Northern Westbank (coordination with training institution and Ministry of Tourism, selection process of attendeese, etc.)
-Supports ORF and Jenin SC with the development and implementation of tourist programmes (data collection, contacting tour operators in Jenin and abroad, etc.)
-Coordinates with Jenin SC and ORF and other involved parties the development of three sites and needed infrastructure (data collection, preparation of contracts, etc.)
-Coordinates the installation of directional signs, attraction signs and maps
-Coordinates drafting and printing of tourist material (brochures, flyers, etc.)

Required qualifications:
-BA/BSc, preferably in project management, tourism or public relations
-3-5 years experience working in project management, preferably in the tourism sector
-in-depth knowledge of accounting software
-high-level project management, communication and networking skills
-confidential handling of data and information
-native Arabic speaker, very good knowledge of English
-position is based in Ramallah with frequent travel to Jenin or vice versa

Assignment: Starting June 2014.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer, and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.
Please send your CV (including three references) along with a cover letter by e-mail to [email protected] not later than 12.05.2014

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