Opportunities: Economic Reform Team

The Palestinian Market Development Programme (PMDP) is 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.

PMDP is supporting the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister in establishing a team responsible for supporting the implementation priority economic reforms and projects in Palestine. THE TEAM will focus on three core AREAS OF work: (1) Defining and driving effective delivery of priority economic policy and reform measures; (2) Driving effective implementation of the Initiative for the Palestinian Economy (“IPE”), intended to increase private investment in Palestine; and (3) Supporting government wide-efforts to reconstruct, develop and reintegrate Gaza into the Palestinian economy.  The team will WORK WITH line ministries and government agencies, domestic and international investors, and other government partners, including donors.

We are currently recruiting for the following position: Private Sector Advisor

Role: Private Sector Advisor
Organization: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
1.    Context
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is establishing a team responsible for supporting the implementation priority economic reforms and projects in Palestine.  

The team will focus on three core areas of work: 
-Defining and driving effective delivery of priority economic policy and reform measures;
-Driving effective implementation of the Initiative for the Palestinian Economy (“IPE”), a program intended to increase private investment in Palestine; and
-Supporting government wide-efforts to reconstruct, develop and reintegrate Gaza into the Palestinian economy.

The team will work with line ministries and government agencies, domestic and international investors, the Office of the Quartet Representative (OQR) and donor governments. 

2-Role Description

The Advisor’s responsibilities will include:
-Serving as the principal advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and the focal point at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister on private sector development, competitiveness and investment issues
-Working CLOSELY with relevant Ministries and Agencies, including the Ministry of National Economy, to develop a priority reform agenda to accelerate private sector development and investment in Palestine 
-These areas may include cross cutting issues such as investment climate reform and investment promotion, as well as sector specific issues in the industrial and service sectors e.g. tourism, ICT.
-Working closely with relevant Ministries and Agencies to identify and plan for priority investment projects in the industrial and service sectors 
-Supporting relevant Ministries and Agencies of the Government of Palestine to prioritize, plan and fast track implementation of priority reforms and projects
-Supporting Ministries and Agencies to proactively manage risks and remove barriers to implementation of target reforms, including escalating issues to relevant officials
-Liaising with international donors and partners, potential investors and project developers, as appropriate
-Providing regular briefings and advice to the Delivery Unit Director and the Deputy Prime Minister as required
-Any other duties assigned by Supervisor

3-Qualifications

Key competencies
-Proven understanding of private sector development, competitiveness and investment issues
-Proven problem solving and analytical skills
-Strong team work, relationship building and stakeholder management skills

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes,  COVER LETTERS, including salary history to 
 

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noting the position you’re APPLYING FOR no later than Sunday February 22, 2015  16:00. We thank all applicants for their interest, but regret that only short-listed CANDIDATES will be contacted.