Job Vacancies
 
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-Economic empowerment of youth, women, and marginalized segments in the Jenin District. The following is a description for the required qualifications and tasks:
 
Position Title: (1) Research Officer  
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 proposals 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.

How to apply:

All applicants are requested to send their resumes along with a cover letter in English to the following email address: 

jobspcs-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 Saturday the 31 October 2015. Only short candidates will be contacted for an interview. Females and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.