Reference: DFIDJOB-0274
Closing date: 10 January 2013
Interview date: Not Specified
Number of vacancies: 1
Salary: -
Location: East Jerusalem (Sheikh Jarrah)
Appointment Terms: Fixed term 2 years
Working Arrangements:
Specific requirements:
Brief description: DFID is seeking to recruit a senior local staff member for a full time Wealth Creation Team Leader based in DFID’s East Jerusalem (Sheikh Jarrah) Office.
The Department of International Development (DFID) is the part of the UK Government that manages Britain’s aid to developing countries. DFID’s Jerusalem office is part of the British Consulate General.
DFID is seeking to recruit a senior local staff member for a full time Wealth Creation Team Leader (grade A2) post due to start as soon as possible. This is a fixed term post for 2 years with potential extension for further 6 months. It will be based in DFID’s East Jerusalem (Sheikh Jarrah) Office.
This is a management post that requires strong understanding and sound experience of how the private sector can contribute to economic growth and state building in the Palestinian context. It requires excellent communications (both verbal and written) and influencing skills to take forward high level policy and programming agenda.
Candidates must meet Government of Israel employment criteria for working in Jerusalem and the Palestinian Territories.
A competitive salary will be offered. Selection will be competency based and on merit only. DFID is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. Applications are welcome from all parts of the community. The DFID office provides an excellent working environment and is fully committed to a work-life balance.
Further information about DFID and a full job description, including the detailed competency frameworks, for the vacancy can be downloaded from this website.
Please apply as per guidance in the job description. Applications should be emailed to: JerusalemHR@dfid.gov.uk . Queries about the vacancy should be directed only in writing also to this address.
Applications which do not meet the specified minimum requirement or that are received after the deadline will not be considered. Decision on short listed applications is expected to take place before the end of January. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 10 January 2013.
