Projects Officer / Researcher

(Open to International and Local Candidates)

RIYADA Consulting and Training, a Palestinian development consultancy firm based in Ramallah is looking for:

Full Time Projects Officer / Researcher

Job Responsibilities:
1)Analyze RFPs and TORs, develop quantitative and qualitative methodologies and assist in setting up consultancy and research teams.
2)Develop technical and financial proposals for development consulting and training projects including: project and program evaluations, research studies and sector surveys, institutional development assistance, and strategic planning assignments.
3)Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative fieldwork for various consultancy assignments, including, but not limited to interviews, focus groups, and surveys.
4)Analyze quantitative and qualitative data collected during fieldwork.
5)Draft consultancy and progress reports/updates to clients and project team on different missions and as assigned by the supervisor (both in Arabic and English).
6)Draft and finalize professional reports for clients in English.
7)Draft and give presentations on report findings and facilitate workshops.
8)Serve as the focal point for assignments between Riyada and clients.  
9)Prepare and coordinate for project related meetings and interviews as needed.
10)Follow up with different consultants, trainers or researchers according to the agreed implementation plan and report to the supervisor on progress.
11)Take responsibility of the deadlines of all projects assigned including consultant’s deadlines.
12)Write and edit documents as needed.
13)Contribute to updating projects files, website and the company’s profile on regular basis. 

Qualifications:
-At least 3 - 5 years of extensive technical experience in the field of international development and management of donor funded projects/programs
-Masters degree in a relevant field (Development Studies, Economics, Business, Finance, Social Science, etc.) or equivalent professional experience
-Extensive experience with different donors approaches and regulations
-Excellent spoken and written English is required
-Excellent proficiency in spoken and written Arabic is preferred
-Strong management and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated skills in:
-Demonstrated skills in multiple task monitoring and follow- up.
-Strong communication, coordination and public relations skills.
-Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
-Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
-Writing proposals and other professional reports
-Project/program management
-Quantitative and qualitative data analysis

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV, covering letter and references to:
 

[email protected]

Please indicate the job title in the subject. The deadline for receiving all applications is: Sunday December 22nd, 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed. 

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