Reference number: 2000GAM

Posted on: Nov 26 2008

Location: Amman, Jordan

Career level: Executive (director, department head)

Job type: Full time

Communities: Finance, Economics & Banking | Government & Public Sector

Job Description and Requirements

PURPOSE

Performs executive level formulation of strategic plans related to Economic

Development by establishing and improving initiatives, developing,

recommending and administering proposals and procedures pertaining to the

economic growth and stability of the community.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Acts as GAM's chief spokesperson for Business, tourism, and industry development.

- Fosters positive relationships between GAM and all applicable government, business and international organizations.

- Supports GAM's overall development objectives and advocates specific programs to achieve those objectives.

- Acts as advocate within GAM for business and government proposals that support GAM's overall corporate objectives.

- Participates on Planning and Economic Development Sector Management team.

- Ensures that managers of Economic development act in accordance with GAM's overall corporate objectives.

- Coordinates with Culture Director to ensure that GAM cultural programs are in harmony with economic development objectives.

- Assist in identifying opportunities for development of tourism in Amman.

- Directs liaises with all government and private sector interests involved in tourism.

- Oversees interests of business development proposals within GAM in accordance with overall goals of GAM.

- Interacts with various developers, real estate agents, financial      institutions, private sector, Chamber and School officials and others to provide accurate information about economic development initiatives.

- Must develop contacts and networks with targeted media sources.

- Must respond in a timely fashion to prospect inquiries and maintain

continued contact with prospects.

- Attends conferences, seminars, meetings, and studies new information to keep abreast of current trends.

- Attends in-service training sessions or other training sessions deemed appropriate by the Deputy City Manager for Planning & Economic Development.        

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

A. Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, economics or related field required.

- Master’s degree preferred.

- Must have five years of related experience.

- Other equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

 

B. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Must have knowledge of economic, community development and

municipal planning issues.

 

- Must have knowledge of basic business needs and practices.

 

- Must be able to effectively plan, organize, coordinate and direct the

responsibilities involved in economic development projects.

 

- Must be able to apply knowledge and effectively participate in policy and program formulation and implementation.

 

- Must be able to utility sound, independent judgment when making

decisions.

 

- Must be able to prepare and present clear and comprehensive written reports and effective presentations.

 

- Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

 

- Must be able to perform effectively as a member of a team in carrying out  the City’s mission.