Trade and Investment Advisor

Programme Description
The Palestinian Market Development Programme (PMDP), is a five years economic development program funded by UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the European Union (EU) in-cooperation with the Ministry of National Economy and implemented by DAI Europe, with offices in Ramallah and Gaza.

PMDP aims to improve private sector competitiveness through technical assistance and matching grants. Additionally, PMDP works on strengthening trade and investment linkages as well as linkages with the Palestinian Diaspora to play an active role in economic development in the OPTs.

We are currently Recruiting for the following position:
 

Trade and Investment Advisor- Ramallah Office

The Trade and Investment Advisor, will focus on providing technical assistance to key Trade and Investment institutions for the goal of increased Palestinian exports and greater local and foreign investments.
Additionally, The advisor will support the establishment of a cadre of commercial trade representatives in key markets to promote Palestinian trade and investment.

The Trade and Investment advisor will contribute to PMDP’s Output III efforts towards enhancing the business enabling environment, the activation of the National Export Strategy, maximizing synergies between various trade, investment and business support organizations and efforts to Brand Palestine as a trading partner and as an investment location.

Key Skills & Qualification
-MBA / MA in Business or Marketing with a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
-Strong knowledge of the Palestinian economy, previous experience in Institutional development work and a track record of trade and investment linkages development.
-Experience in building relationships with numerous organizations including governments, NGO's, and private enterprises.
-Understanding of key local and international trade and investment development issues.
-Ability to deal efficiently with a wide range of external contacts; with good communication and influencing skills.
-Ability to deliver results and able to manage partnerships and maintain working relationships across various organizations and initiatives.
-Strong research and analytical skills with  ability to give advice to complex business propositions
-Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, and complete attention to detail
-Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and oral)
-Ability to work within a team.


Qualified candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters to

[email protected]

no later than 4:00pm on Monday, Sep. 7, 2015, indicating the position title in the subject line of the email.
Please no phone calls or hand deliveries of resumes. Only qualified candidates will be contacted by the programme.

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