Job title: Social Business Expert
Project: “Let’s Start Up: When Economy Becomes Social. Inclusive Business and Self employment for Women with
Disabilities and mothers of Persons with Disabilities in Palestine” (AID10927/EDUCAID/TOC)
Areas: Ramallah, Nablus
Implementing organization: EducAid
Contract Duration: 6 months with possibility of renewal for additional 12 months

Project Summary:

The project intervenes in Palestine in the areas of Ramallah and Nablus and aims at promoting
social economy in Palestine with a mainstreaming on disability (general objective). In order to address to the identified social and economic needs, the action wants to foster social economy in Palestine through the creation of and the support to social enterprises with a mainstreaming on disability, while at the same time enhancing a favorable environment for inclusive business and strengthening the role of DPOs and public-private partnership as main actors of change.

The specific objectives are the following:
S.O. 1: To promote social business initiatives through the establishment of and support to social enterprises to promote occupation and self employment of WWDs and mothers of PWDs in the areas of Ramallah and Nablus.
S.O. 2: To support the role of public institutions and DPOs as main actors in the process of inclusive socio-economic development through their active involvement in the establishment of and support to social enterprises in the areas of Ramallah and Nablus.
S.O. 3: The Palestinian and international community is sensitised on the issue of inclusive business, with a specific mainstreaming on disability.

The expected results are the following:

ER1: The professional skills and the self employment opportunities for WWDs and mothers of PWDs are
strengthened.
ER2: Creation of sustainable start up enterprises by reinforcing the partnership between the private and the public sectors.
ER3: The Palestinian and international community is sensitised on the issue of inclusive business, with a specific mainstreaming on disability.

Duties & Responsibilities (Job Description):

Working closely with all the Team involved in the project (Project Manager, Social Business Expert, Administrator, Local partners). Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Networking Officer will be responsible for coordination, planning and management of project activities, according to the schedule defined by the project.

In particular, the Networking Officer will:

- Plan, coordinate and monitor ongoing project activities in collaboration and under the supervision of the
Project Manager;
- Follow up on the creation of social start ups led by Women with Disabilities;
- Support the PM in the organization of the training sessions to be realized;
- Support the PM in the organization of mission of Italian experts;
- Support the PM in mainstreaming project activities and results among donors and stakeholders;
- Mobilize and network with the partners and the key stakeholders for the implementation of the project
activities;
- Monitor and supervise the activities implemented by the local partners;
- Support the PM in mainstreaming project activities and results among donors and stakeholders;
- Be the focal point and responsible for the implementation of MEAL procedure for the monitoring and
evaluation of the project activities;
- Participate in networking and coordination activities (i.e. thematic clusters, etc) involving different
stakeholders such as local authorities (Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Social Affairs, civil society
representatives, INGOs, etc.);
- Report continuously to the Project Manager on the status of implementation of the activities;
- Translate and/or prepare the reports on project implementation to be presented to the donor/other
partners, and the monthly project activity reports;
- Maintain a high level of collaboration and coordination with all EducAid staff and with the local partner;
- Monthly reports in English are required. Possibility of reporting in Arabic according to request of local
authorities;
- In case of impossibility for the Project Manager and EducAid staff to be present in the country, ensure the
implementation of project activities in strict collaboration with the Project Manager.

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

Requirements Education/Experience:

- A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in the field of development;
- Previous experience in community development and mobilization;
- Previous experience in small enterprise development;
- A bachelor degree in Development, Economy, Social/Political Science or equivalent
- Good English writing skills and research ability;
- Ability to work in a team and under pressure and against deadlines;
- Knowledge of INGO procedures;
- Perfect knowledge of Arabic;
- Experience in the disability and/or social business sector is an asset;
- A valid Driving license

PERSONAL SKILLS

- Negotiation, and communication skills combined with high degree of patience and cultural sensitivity;
- Familiar with participatory approach;
- Work organization skills;
- Highly organized and able to work respecting deadlines;
- Strong sense of responsibility.

Interested applicants must include (A) a curriculum vitae (in English) provided with three references and (B) a cover letter explaining their suitability for the position (in English).

Please submit your application by e-mail to jerusalem@educaid.it

Subject: Social Business Expert – AID10927/EDUCAID/TOC to the attention of Ms. Francesca Annetti, no later than April 12 th 2019

Only candidates selected for further consideration or an interview will be contacted.