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2010

Project

Conduct analysis study for potential opportunities and partnerships with planned industrial zones (privet sectors).

Save the Children and its partner Mercy Corps was implemented a 4-year USAID funded project in cooperation with Palestine League of Vocational Education and Training Association, to increase the utilization of strengthened technical and vocational education and training (TVET), leading to improved youth livelihood opportunities. This study was a part of the (West Bank TVET Project) which was developed in accordance with the Save the Children Federation, MTC International Development Holding Company and General Consulting and training company. The objective of over all the project is to improved quality and relevancy of TVET education of partner institutions, through development of strategic directions and strategic relationships, and cooperation with the private sector in the west-bank.the study advises on the status of new and emerging industrial zones in the West Bank, so the MTC/GCT teams conduct this analysis study to identify potential partnerships with the private sector and the planned industrial zones, identifying opportunities to connect institutions with employers, such as on-the-job opportunities, employer forums, enhancements to employer advisory councils, direct hires, private sector sponsorship of scholarships, apprenticeships and jobs for graduates through Meetings with the Palestine Industrial Estate and Free Zone Authority (PIEFZA), Chambers of Commerce, VET-NGO League Centers, and individual employers in the industrial zone (Hebron, Bethlehem, Jericho and Ramallah). This study mainly aimed at :Identify potential partnerships with the private sector and the planned industrial zones and developed the relationships between them with TVET institution.Based on the foregoing, Save the children is seeking an eligible firm to conduct an assignment the requested counsaltancy, therfore it has contracted General Consulting and Training (GCT) with MTC (Management and Training Corporation) ,International Development Holding Company, LLC., to implement this assignment according to their requirements and expectations.

Funded By USAID; Managed by Save the Children and Mercy Corps, for the benefit of Palestine League of Vocational Education and Training Association (VET-NGO League).

Southern of West bank (Bethlehem, Hebron). Middle of West Bank (Ramallah, Jericho).

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2010

Project

Conduct analysis and design an action plan of the delivery training and apprenticeship models within vocational sectors.

Save the Children and its partner Mercy Corps was implemented a 4-year USAID funded project in cooperation with Palestine League of Vocational Education and Training Association, to increase the utilization of strengthened technical and vocational education and training (TVET), leading to improved youth livelihood opportunities. This study was a part of the (West Bank TVET Project) which was developed in accordance with the Save the Children Federation, MTC International Development Holding Company and General Consulting and training company. The objective of over all the project is to improved quality and relevancy of TVET education of partner institutions, through development of strategic directions and strategic relationships, and cooperation with the private sector in the west-bank.This study mainly aimed at :Evaluations of existing delivery models. Improve TVET delivery models and standardization, in partnership with the private sector and stakeholders.Develop a model apprenticeship program for high demand vocations.Structure and develop mutually beneficial commercial transactions between the private sector and TVET institutions.Based on the foregoing, Save the children is seeking an eligible firm to conduct an assignment the requested counsaltancy, therfore it has contracted General Consulting and Training (GCT) with MTC (Management and Training Corporation) ,International Development Holding Company, LLC., to implement this assignment according to their requirements and expectations.

Funded By USAID; Managed by Save the Children and Mercy Corps, for the benefit of Palestine League of Vocational Education and Training Association (VET-NGO League).

Southern of West bank (Bethlehem, Hebron). Middle of West Bank (Ramallah, Jericho).

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2010

Project

Conduct capacity building assessments programs for individual TVET institutions based on gaps and capacity analysis

Save the Children and its partner Mercy Corps was implemented a 4-year USAID funded project in cooperation with Palestine League of Vocational Education and Training Association, to increase the utilization of strengthened technical and vocational education and training (TVET), leading to improved youth livelihood opportunities. This study was a part of the (West Bank TVET Project) which was developed in accordance with the Save the Children Federation, MTC International Development Holding Company and General Consulting and training company. The objective of over all the project is to improved quality and relevancy of TVET education of partner institutions, through development of strategic directions and strategic relationships, and cooperation with the private sector in the west-bank.The rationale for capacity building is based on the premise that the delivery of essential knowledge and skills, along with side-by-side mentoring, tied to both short and long term goals will provide a framework for sustainability. In the case of capacity building for the League TVET centers MTC/GCT team used a process along with the Regional Economic Status Analysis Report, the Regional Economic Action Plan, and the GAP Analysis Report.The MTC/GCT Team had provided capacity building training for each of the 7 TVET institutions, as well as the League office, with the expertise of MTC and GCT in training and the skills to support them so that they are market demand-driven. GCT has developed and implemented hundreds of capacity building courses in the West Bank, Jordan and Egypt which allow it to support the staff of the League institutions on refinement of their curricula and systems.This study mainly aimed at :Build the capacity of League TVET centers partner institutions to become more responsive to the needs of the private sector.Based on the foregoing, Save the children is seeking an eligible firm to conduct an assignment the requested counsaltancy, therfore it has contracted General Consulting and Training (GCT) with MTC (Management and Training Corporation) ,International Development Holding Company, LLC., to implement this assignment according to their requirements and expectations.

Funded By USAID; Managed by Save the Children and Mercy Corps, for the benefit of Palestine League of Vocational Education and Training Association (VET-NGO League).

Southern of West bank (Bethlehem, Hebron). Middle of West Bank (Ramallah, Jericho).

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2010

Project

Capacity Building, Technical Support, and Law Review for Property Tax Department in Ministry of Finance (MOF).

The Ministry of Finance (MoF)within the framework of PACE project was working to improve its internal capacity to increase revenue collection through a set of improvement interventions in the policy, as well as in reviewing, upgrading and management of the tax system. The main objective of this assignment was to support and provide short term technical assistance to the Property Tax Department in MOF in building its capacities, identifying the improvement areas and organising a work plan activities toward achieving the overall objective. The range of issues that have been addressed included the overall tax rates and the unclear or incomplete tax codes that often require interpretation.For that purpose , PACE has contracted GCT to undertake this assignment in a professional manner and to provide the required support to PTD to help the aforementioned objectives to come true.

Funded By USAID; Property Tax Department- Ministry of Finance - Palestinian Authority Capacity Enhancement Project (PACE), Managed by Chemonics International.

Ramallah -West Bank

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2010

Project

Capacity Building, Technical Support, and Law Review for Income Tax Department in Ministry of Finance (MOF)

The Income Tax Department (ITD) at the Ministry of Finance within the framework of PACE project was undergoing an inclusive restructuring with an objective to improve performance and enhance the collection mechanisms and systems, toward the unification of tax system as outlined in the Palestinian Government Plan for 2011-2013. This entailed, but not limited to the modification and updating the Income Tax law, law explanation to staff members and taxpayers, building the legal and organizational infrastructure necessary for the enforcement of this law, development and implementation of operating procedures manuals, creation of new needed legal departments, review and modification of the organizational structure and job descriptions to fit the new functions and services.To this end, PACE contracted GCT to implement this assignment in a professional manner to achieve the overall objective which was to assess the legal and regulatory needs of Income Tax Department and provide efficient recommendations for further improvements and development interventions.

Funded By USAID; Income Tax Department- Ministry of Finance - Palestinian Authority Capacity Enhancement Project (PACE), Managed by Chemonics International.

Ramallah -West Bank

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2009

Project

Workshops on Management of Development and Change.

Chemonics was established in 1975, and working in more than 150 countries to help its clients, partners, and beneficiaries face difficult challenges, from political instability to limited healthcare to a lack of market infrastructure by working together to find and implement innovative projects that achieve development impact. Its mission is to help people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives.Chemonics and USAID (the funded) were developed many projects to support the Palestinian Authority such as PA Capacity Enhancement project and Palestinian Justice Enhancement Program.The objective of the PA Capacity Enhancement project was to strengthen of the institutional capacity of the Palestinian Authority (PA) ministries and institutions including the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, the Ministry of Interior, and theMinistry of Telecommunication and Information Technology, as a part of this projectthere was a Center Of Excellence program (COE) which included several training programs for the previous ministries. Whereas the objective of the Palestinian Justice Enhancement Program was to improve of the capacity of justice sector institutions, legal professionals, and civil society, while increasing public knowledge of and respect for law and the justice sector by building more capable and credible institutions and increases public confidence in the system. The beginning of the cooperation between GCT and Chemonics was in the year of 2009 and it continued for the following years, and hope to continue for the coming years. It was carried out in Ramallah and Jericho for five timesin2010, 2009 for the five ministries with trainers Mr. Yacoub Hamdan from Jordan and Mr.Ahmed Ragheb from Egypt. The main objectives were to identify the change and its reactions, stagesand dynamics of change, Model McKenzie for change, agenda for change, the difference betweenthe director and commander, and who manages and lead the change and development.

Funded by USAID; Chemonics International, Palestinian Justice Enhancement Program (PJEP) in cooperation with high judicial council,

West Bank -Ramallah

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2009

Project

Evaluation and Review the Work of Palestinian Counselling Center According to the Five-year Strategic Plan 2005 – 2009.

Palestinian counselling centre (PCC) was founded by a group of psychologists, social workers and educators in 1983, to work with all members of Palestinian society who are at risk of political, social, economic and psychological harm or violence in order to improve and develop the concept of mental health services in Palestine. The center offers comprehensive services  in the field of positive mental health to all marginalized groups in the Palestinian society of children, youth and women, individuals suffering from mental disorders, social, educational, psychiatric patients chronically, through a set of treatment - prevention and building programs, lobbying campaigns and advocacy.In order to continue the progress and development, this evaluation study was came to evaluate and review the work of Palestinian Counseling Center according to the five-year strategic plan 2005 – 2009.The overall objective of this study was to provide decision makers in PCC with information and analysis that describes to what extent they have succeeded in managing the implementation of the strategic plan efficiently and effectively, in addition to provide final findings and development recommendations to the center which can help in formulation the strategic plan for the next five years (2010-2015).The specific objectives of this study were to :Identify the suitability of objectives of the center to the needs of Palestinian community mental health services, and the suitability of the national and sectoral plans in the field of mental health;Measure the efficiency in the selection of available sources for the implementation of activities.Measure the effectiveness and the impacts on the targeted groups, as well as the extent of access to the expected results according to what were anticipated in the logical framework.Measure the impact of the plan on the targeted groups and the surrounding community of the services provided at the level of the sector or region.Measure the potential to continue to benefit from the services provided after the funding ends.Conduct an assessment of each department in the centre and provide recommendations.To this end PCC has contracted GCT to implement this evaluation study in professional and objective manner.

Palestinian Counseling Centre.

West Bank (Jerusalem, Ramallah, Nablus, Azzun).

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2008

Project

Capacity Building of Palestine Islamic Bank.

Palestine Islamic bank was established as a joint venture public limited in 1995 under the Companies Act of 1929, as amended. PIB has received a license from Palestinian Monetary Authority in 1997 to start undertaking all banking business in accordance with the provisions of Islamic law.The main objective of this assignment was to assist the board council, the general director and executive management in building the capacity of the bank, through development and identifying the organizational structures and general specializations, writing job descriptions for more than 40 jobs which represent departments, sections and the different administrative units in the bank.The Palestine Islamic bank has contracted GCT to provide consultancy services to build and develop its capacities to maintain a distinguished position among other banks in Palestine.

Palestine Islamic Bank.

West Bank – Ramallah

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2008

Project

Appraisal of the Proposal for Norway to Support Palestinian Monitoring Group.

The Government of Norway and the PLO Negotiations Affairs Department (NAD) intend to sign a new agreement regarding assistance to the Palestinian Monitoring Group (PMG), in this context Norway had been requested to make available financial grant to the Negotiations Affairs Department for the period July 2008 to January 2010. Under this request, NAD submitted project proposal to the government of Norway, which may be funded by a grant.The Norwegian Mission (Jerusalem office) has contracted GCT to implement an appraisal study for the submitted proposal by NAD , which aimed at considering whether the information provided in the submitted project proposal to the Government of Norway on July 2008 is sufficient, to assess the proposed project, identify any additional information needed, provide recommendations for potential improvements that might contribute to improved the program design as well as to make a recommendation for whether Norwegian support should be provided to reach an agreement on the potential co- operation.The specific objectives of this assignment were to :Review the outputs and outcomes to be achieved by the project against the original objectives.Compare the implementation procedures to the original plan. Identify to extent the relevant stakeholders are engaged as part of PMG’s work.Determine the quality of services provided by PMG.Draw any lessons learned from PMG’s work to date, and any resultant recommendations that could be incorporated into future plans.

Norwegian Mission, (Jerusalem office).

West Bank

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2007

Project

Capacity Building of Al-Quds Bank for Development \& Investment.

Al-Quds Bank is a Palestinian public shareholding company that practices its' business activities through the headquarter located in Ramallah, and its various branches \ offices spread all over the country. It is working for economic and social development by providing advanced banking services, and operating on a modern and highly developed basis in an effort to fulfill all economic and developmental needs of individuals, companies, institutions, other segments of society and the various large sectors in Palestinian economy.Within this context and to maintain its' distinctive position among other banking institutions in Palestine, Al-Quds Bank has contracted GCT to provide consultancy services toward building its institutional capacity in effective and efficient manner. The main objectives of this assignment were to develop the overall organizational and functional structure\ sub-structures, job descriptions, personnel system and design suitable performance appraisal system, in order to enhance, promote the reform process and the administrative development in Al- Quds Bank.

Al-Quds Bank for Development \& Investment

West Bank – Ramallah

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2007

Project

Quality Control Audit \& Market Research.

This project was divided into two key phases; the first one was the diagnosis which focused on describing the actual situation of the targeted offices/ focal points, thus to present the final findings and provide recommendations for further development and changing needs. The second phase was revolved around conducting a number of follow up visits to evaluate the occurred changes and development in the targeted offices.The specific objective of this project was to implement Quality Control Audit Program on behalf of Western Union (Dubai regional office) in Palestinian cities, specifically the sales points in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The audit program included unplanned shopping visits to 90 western union agents’ locations, branding and merchandising centers in all targeted locations in West Bank and Gaza strip. It was started in May 2007 and completed in Nov 2007 by covering all targeted offices and focal points in banks, exchange houses and others.

Western Union, (Dubai Regional office).

West Bank and Gaza Strip

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2005

Project

A Baseline survey in the West Bank to measure the impact of MEDA programs.

The Agricultural Development Association (PARC) is a leading Palestinian non-profit, non-governmental organization involved in rural development and women's empowerment. It works to provides advice, awareness support, services, and special consultancies for individuals, groups, and institutions involved in similar domains. The main objectives of MEDA program (MED2003) were to improve of the stakeholder participatory sustainable water management at farm level through MEDA cooperation with Jordan & Palestine, and fill the gap between the demand for the various uses and the supply of water, by developing irrigation technique in the area and better water management of available resources in order to respond to the growing demand on food and keep the important role of the agriculture sector in the Palestinian economy.The main objective of this baseline survey was to be as an aiding phase to ease achieving and emphasizing the purpose of MEDA program of strengthens the interactive stakeholder capacity in irrigation and water management; by understanding the concepts of implementation of efficient water demand management, supporting the achievement of general expected results of the whole project in increasing the visibility of MEDA and socio economic benefits of regional cooperation, as well as having an idea about the transition toward sustainable irrigation water management between different communities.In this context, MEDA has contracted GCT to implement this survey, which was developed to measure the impact of MEDA program to the farmer in West Bank (Jenin, Jericho, Tulkarem, and Qalqilya) , and assess the irrigation water that comes from either springs (Jordan valley) or from ground water wells (Northern of West Bank), in order to be used as a data base in designing future interventions.

Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committee (PARC), Funded by European Aid (MEDA).

Gaza Strip

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