Consultancy- Technical Advisor

Background: 

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. 

Gaza Sky Geeks (GSG), established in 2011 by Mercy Corps with support from Google, with a mission to foster sustainable and inclusive tech-enabled economic development in Palestine. By delivering an integrated approach of developing the capacity of tech-services companies and increasing access to markets and providing large-scale training in specialized tech skills, GSG aims to grow the competitiveness of the Palestinian tech sector in the global market.  

Purpose / Project Description: 

GSG focus is empowering the ecosystem in Palestine – by upskilling both individuals and companies to improve their ability to regain income, whilst also facilitating international linkages.  

This is done through the following main components:  

• Specialist tech training for individuals to learn skills to earn income by working for local Palestinian tech companies, or by working remotely for overseas employers.  

• Training to employees in local Palestinian tech companies to help increase their specialist skills and become more senior.  

• Capacity building of executives in Palestinian tech companies (e.g. company specialization strategy, sales & business development training, mentoring by overseas business experts).  

• Talent Matching – connect participants with local and overseas companies for mentors, internships, and employment.  

• Market Access – help Palestinian individuals and companies secure mentors, internships employment, and revenue generating contracts.  

• Digital branding and marketing support.  

• • Understand the business requirements of the marketing and branding intervention for the companies’ program.
  • Convert business requirements to software requirements.
  • Identify software requirements for marketing and branding intervention for the companies’ program.
  • Prepare technical specifications for the website development service providers.
  • Review and evaluate technical offerings from multiple marketing and website service providers.
  • Follow up with service providers and make recommendations to GSG companies’ team.
  • Follow up with beneficiaries and guide them through implementatio