The Palestinian Consultative Staff for Developing NGOs(PCS) is a Palestinian NGO, Established in 2005. It works in development and capacity building PCS is looking to hire a research officer, business outreach officer and business coach/trainer for its project: “ Economic Recovery in the Jenin District ”. The project seeks to contribute to economic recovery and Socio-Economicempowerment of youth, women, and marginalized segments in the Jenin District. Thefollowing is a description for the required qualifications and tasks
 
Position Title: (1) Research Office
Location: Jenin
Direct responsible: Project Manager/Executive Director
Duration: 48 months
Job Type: Full Time
 
Responsibility and tasks

 
Provide continuous market research and studies based on immediate needs identified by the Business Incubator Manager

Provide direct technical assistance to entrepreneurs and SMEs in the research and development of business plans marketing
plans, loan proposals and related business development requirements

Evaluate business proposal together with incubation team and committee to assess viability of proposals

Administers and monitors specific training components as assigned, to include budget planning and expenditure management


Professional Qualifications
 Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
  Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  Ability to develop basic business plans, marketing plans, financial strategies, and business loan proposals
  Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
  Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
  Knowledge of the characteristics and prerequisites of a successful business plan
  Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of small business operations
  Knowledge of basic business accounting
 Excellent in English: reading, writing and speaking
 Experience in market research
 
PositionTitle: (1) Business outreach officer
Location: Jenin
Direct responsible: Project Manager/Executive Director
Duration: 48 months
Job Type: Full Time
 
Responsibility and tasks

Strengthen links with NGOs, donors, local community and government, with a focus on building new relationships with loans institutions, financial institutions and banks

Networking with existing businesses and private sector

Devise and organize attractive training and campaign events for beneficiaries and partners

Coordinate and/or participate in efforts to build relationships with area businesses to establish and develop contract training opportunities

Working with our Media and Communications Officer, implement communication plans with local community, partners, and
ensure a regular stream of engaging e-mails and other ways

Prepare periodical reports, success stories, case studies, and other relevant media reports

Engage and reach out to media outlets ensuring high visibility to the project

Identify and speaking and profile-raising opportunities for beneficiaries

Keep well informed on the priorities and any key developments amongst beneficiaries

Manage our beneficiaries database from project

Develop and implement a supporter development strategy for project

mobilizing resources for the incubator, including fundraising efforts, bidding for tenders, and packing fee-based services provided by the incubator

Professional Qualifications

Demonstrable understanding of NGO development with at least 3 years of experience in a comparable role

Experience of interaction or work with NGOs/ private sector / Donors / Government 

Good track record of establishing and developing relationships with key people in external stakeholder organizations

Experience of event organization: Training, workshops, meeting

Campaigning experience, it means advocacy and lobbying campaigns with local society including developing campaign actions for individual activists 

Experience of preparing reports News and press release

Ability to inspire, motivate and lead, particularly people who are different from you

Proven influencing skills with internal and external actors

Strong written and spoken communication skills. Strong planning, co-ordination and prioritization skills and proven capacity to undertake varied tasks simultaneously to tight deadlines

Knowledge of responsible SMEs, economic empowerment, human rights and/or development. Excellent in English: reading, writing and speaking

 
Position Title: (1) Business Coach/Trainer
Location: Jenin
Direct responsible: Project Manager/Executive Director
Duration: 48 months
Job Type: Full Time
 
Responsibility and tasks

Conduct participant training needs assessments, pre-post evaluations, preparing training curriculum

Carry out the training programs of the business incubator

Ensure current labor market studies and entrepreneurship practices are incorporated in the planning and delivery of the training

Provide follow up and coaching to successful entrepreneurs and SMEs

Work with start-up businesses and SMEs to help them take their business to the next level of development

Handle the learning and professional development for incubator participants

Keeping up to date with developments in entrepreneurial and small-business training by reading relevant journals, going to meetings and attending relevant courses
 
Professional Qualifications

Current technical skills and knowledge relevant to entrepreneurship and business start up

Experience working with small business owners or starting a small business

At least 3 years of entrepreneurial or training experience

Demonstrated quick thinking/problem solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Demonstrated good judgment and situational perception skills

Demonstrated ability to facilitate and encourage learning to diverse groups using diverse methods

Well-developed presentation and communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and basic computer functions High financial literacy

Excellent in English: reading, writing and speaking


How to apply

All applicants are requested to send their resumes along with a cover letter in English to the following email address: jobs@pcs-palestine.org and quote “Research officer position” or “Business Outreach Officer position” or “Business Coach/Trainer position” in the subject line. The deadline for sending job applications will be Sunday the 31 October 2015. Only
short candidates will be contacted for an interview. Females and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply