Call for Experts - Occupied Palestinian Territories

KEY INFORMATION
Job Title: Call for Experts
Duration/Level of Effort: Short Term & Long Term
Position Location: Occupied Palestinian Territories / Palestine


BACKGROUND
In advance of several upcoming opportunities in Palestine, we are seeking candidates for long-term and short-term positions across seven target themes: 1) governance, 2) trade, economic development, and infrastructure; 3) water; 4) education; 5) inclusive development; 6) stabilisation; 7) programme delivery and oversight. 


INTRODUCTION
Cowater is a global international development consultancy firm that works with partners to deliver technical assistance to governments and the private sector in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Our key technical areas of focus include: public financial management and accountability, revenue reform, customs, trade and investment facilitation, conflict, stability and security, inclusive economic growth, sustainable extractives industries, social service delivery, climate adaptation, monitoring and evaluation, as well as women’s economic empowerment.

Cowater works with a diversified set of development donors, including the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) the European Union (EU), the World Bank, and others. Cowater further counts on a dynamic and diverse team of professionals committed to designing and implementing projects that deliver lasting results for the clients and countries with whom it works.


AIM OF THIS EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
We are issuing this call to build a roster of experts ahead of the release of our target opportunities. We are looking for experts who can provide specialist knowledge and expertise relating to each of the following sub-themes:

1. Sub-theme 1 – Governance, including:
   1. Public financial management
   2. Fiscal policy
   3. Institutional reform and strengthening
   4. Reform planning
   5. Delivery units
2. Sub-theme 2 – Trade, economic development and infrastructure, including:
   1. Private sector development and job creation
   2. Trade facilitation and market access
   3. Infrastructure planning and delivery
   4. Economic governance and policy-making
3. Sub-theme 3 – Water, including
   1. Water sector and utility capacity development
   2. Wastewater management
   3. Water resources management
   4. Irrigation
   5. Water sector infrastructure development (FS, planning, design, supervision)
4. Sub-theme 4 – Education, including
   1. K-12 teacher education and professional development
   2. Educational leadership
   3. Education system reform
   4. Inclusive education
5. Sub-theme 5 – Inclusive development, including GEDSI
6. Sub-theme 6 – Stabilisation, including
   1. Conflict analysis
   2. Security and justice reform
   3. Conflict prevention, resolution, and mediation
   4. Social cohesion and resilience
7. Sub-theme 7 – Programme delivery and oversight, including
   1. Programme leadership
   2. Programme management
   3. Monitoring and evaluation
   4. Grant management
   5. Operations management

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in relevant technical area; advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of progressively responsible work experience within the identified themes
• Experience working collaboratively with the Palestinian Authority preferred
• Experience with bilateral donor-funded projects preferred
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills;
• Familiarity with Middle East and North Africa is required; experience in OPTs highly desired
• Fluency in English and Arabic

APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, or by 31 July 2025.

To apply, please upload your CV (maximum 2 pages) and brief cover letter as follows: “Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position”. Please clearly state the theme and sub-theme that best meets your expertise. 

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law. We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.


ABOUT US
Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.

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Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.