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International Consultancy Assignment
Business Development- PTC-068-2017
Project: Creating a Business Enabling Environment for A Green economy in Palestine
NEAR/TS -2016/381-805
Introduction
PalTrade was established in 1998 as a non-profit, membership based organization to “lead the development of Palestinian export as a driving force for sustainable national economic growth”. Over the last 18 years PalTrade, as the mandated National Export Development and Promotion Organization has worked with Palestinian exporters, the wider export support and national partner network, international donor agencies and the international export support network, to deliver a positive impact on Palestinian export performance. In addition, PalTrade’s role as the Secretariat of the Palestinian Export Council (PEC) which aims to facilitate public / private partnership in the elaboration, coordination and monitoring of the Palestinian National Export Strategy ( NES ) in a manner that best enhances exports and international competitiveness have provided a unique opportunity for moving the export development agenda significantly to the forefront.
PalTrade has received a grant from the EU to implement a project titled “Creating a Business Enabling Environment for a Green Economy in Palestine” as part of European Union (EU), represented by the European Commission (EC), Support to Civil Society Organizations in Palestine – Economic Development and Local Authorities.
To that extent, PalTrade is seeking candidates with immediate availability for International consultant in Green Economy
Tasks and Responsibility
1. Set up the Palestine-specific criteria for selecting the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)
2. Develop and support Palestinian enterprises on a firm level basis to build their capacity to obtain internationally recognized certifications.
3. Develop a training material and TMT for different national consultant to follow up with the private sector assessment.
4. Provide stringent supervision of the assessment process and creation of the business plan.
5. Reviewing all the reports, give feedback and final assessment.
Requirements
1. knowledge about and expertise in the area of green economy.
2. High mentoring and training skills and Strong analytical skills
3. The consultant should have an advanced degree in Business , development or any related field
4. Proven previous experience in similar activity.
Technical qualifications
1. At least 3 years of experience and Wide knowledge with proven work experience in green economy in general and developing green products in specific.
2. Wide knowledge in export and market penetration programs for green products.
3. Demonstrated experience in capacity building and training in the field of Green economy and development towards green produce.
4. Knowledge of, and related and relevant experience in and with developed and developing countries in general and Palestine in particular is highly preferable.
5. Experience and knowledge in different industrial and services sectors
6. Familiarity with Palestinian economy.
7. Substantial experience in projects management.
8. Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Excellent English writing skills;
10. Excellent Report Writing skills.
Terms and conditions
The consultant should be present in Palestine for the implementation of this assignment as needed and approved between the Project manager and the consultant and per the approved work plan.
Reporting
The consultant will report to the international expert assigned under the EU project
Location and Duration of Assignment
The project will be implemented simultaneously in the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem over 29 months from December 2017 to January 2020.
This is a home -based assignment , with frequency travels to Palestine several times and up to 26 days working in Palestine and following the approval and the coordination with the Project manager.
Travels required ( Per Diem, tickets, transportation) will be covered by the PalTrade upon agreement. ), per-diem will be calculated based on PalTrade system and average for per diem rate in Palestine
Application:
Candidates who possess all the above requirements are encouraged to submit the following requirements to this email
· Cover Letter
· Updated CV
· Work plan and time frame
· Financial offer in EURO includes (level of effort “number. of working days needed for this assignment, number of working days needed in Palestine.
Applications will not be received No later than 2 December 2017 at COB.12:00 pm Jerusalem time.
Please see the detailed project description and ToR at the following link:
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