Technical Consultant

Working efficiently, effectively and in a spirit of partnership, we support people and societies worldwide in creating sustainable living conditions and building better futures. The services delivered by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH draw on a wealth of regional and technical competence and tried and tested management expertise. Since 1 January 2011, GIZ has brought together under one roof the capacities and long-standing experience of three organisations: the Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst (DED) gGmbH (German Development Service), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH (German technical cooperation) and InWEnt – Capacity Building International, Germany. As a federal 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.

To support the ongoing implementation of PARF in close cooperation with the Ministry of Planning and Administrative Development (MoPAD) GIZ is looking for a

being responsible for the management and coordination of interventions within the framework of the Fund according to its Operational Manual.

Responsibilities and tasks of Consultant:
-Manage the existing institutional infrastructure for the Policy Advice and Reform Fund (PARF) and the overall implementation of its activities in close coordination with MoPAD and GIZ;
-Provide overall guidance and advice to (potential) PARF partner institutions on fund principles & mechanisms
and assist in the preparation of eligible project applications;
-Process all technical documentation related to the planning, decision-making and implementation of PARF project measures and pre-evaluate PARF applications to be submitted to the Steering Committee for approval;
-Provide organisational and administrative assistance to facilitate the implementation of PARF project measures;
-Prepare regular reports on the status of Fund implementation based on a result-oriented monitoring system;
-Build/manage a wide network of implementing organisations and other donors involved in PARF-supported areas;
-Conduct PARF awareness campaigns.

Required qualifications:
-Masters degree preferably in the field of public administration, law, economics, or equivalent;
-Well developed analytical skills;
-At least 10 years of professional working experience in the field of public sector management and/or implementation of technical cooperation programs; preparation, management and monitoring of reform projects; coordination with international donors;
-Good knowledge of Palestinian public sector;
-Fluency in English and Arabic (oral and written), knowledge of German an asset;
-Excellent communication, writing and reporting skills;
-Computer literacy.

Expected starting date: October 2011 (initial contract for 6 months with possible extension)
Only local consultants who meet the above requirements are kindly requested to forward a CV with a covering letter under the heading GIZ-PARF to: [email protected].
Deadline for applying is 15 September 2011.