Women and Youth Business 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. The programme has been designed to improve market systems and improve the competitiveness of the Palestinian private sector. PMDP works on strengthening trade and investment linkages as well as linkages with the Palestinian Diaspora to play an active role in the development of the Palestinian economy.

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 enhancing the business and enabling environment in the oPt.
We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Women and Youth Business Advisor - Ramallah Office

The Business Advisor, based in Ramallah, will work on the delivery of the programme activities that aims to generate jobs for women and youth through the matching grants component and other targeted interventions.  The Business Advisor will work with other team members to achieve the programme goals.

Key Skills & Qualification

-Degree in relevant subject such as Business, Engineering, Economic Development. Master Degree  is preferable
-At least 4 years work experience, preferably in women and youth Project.
-Previous experience with donor funded economic growth projects in Palestine.
-Previous working experience in private sector development.
-Knowledge of the MSME market in West Bank 
-Previous experience working with women and youth organizations.
-Valid driving license 
-Ability to travel throughout West Bank.
 

Women and Youth Business Advisor - Gaza Office

The Business Advisor, based in Gaza, will work on the delivery of the programme activities that aims to generate jobs for women and youth through the matching grants component and other targeted interventions.  The Business Advisor will work with other team members to achieve the programme goals.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

-Degree in relevant subject such as Business, Engineering, Economic Development. Master Degree  is preferable
-At least 4 years work experience, preferably in women and youth Projects.
-Previous experience with donor funded economic growth projects in Palestine.
-Previous working in  private sector development.
-knowledge of the SME market in Gaza 
-Previous experience working with women and youth organizations.
-Valid driving licence.
-Ability to travel throughout Gaza.
 

For detailed terms of reference, please visit our website http://www.pmdp.ps/jobs

Qualified candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters to
 

[email protected]

no later than 4:00pm on Tuesday August 9, 2016.  Indicate the position title in the subject line of the email, for example: "Women & Youth BA/Gaza" or Women & Youth BA/Ramallah".Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please no phone calls or hand deliveries of resumes. Only qualified candidates will be contacted by the programme.