Technical expert (Agronomist)

Job Description

Request for Proposal

 for

Technical expert (Agronomist) improving the yield of black seeds 

Background 

Haifa Co. for Agricultural Marketing in cooperation with Cowater International, acting for the Trade Facilitation and Customs Support Programme (Tasdeer), is soliciting proposals from eligible and responsible individuals for the Technical expert to help farmers in plant and improve yield of black seeds The Trade Facilitation and Customs Support Programme (Tasdeer) is an official program of the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Contract No. PO10054, and is being carried out in West Bank and Gaza. The objective of Tasdeer programme is to improve the Palestinian private sector competitiveness and the PA’s capacity in the fields of trade, customs and import policy regulation and administration. The TASDEER programme aims to increase sustainable private sector led economic growth and job creation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including the West Bank and the Gaza Strip and the PA’s fiscal sustainability while ensuring equitable access to increased trade, and improved institutional capacity. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion are main tools and objectives for Tasdeer to ensure the benefits of the programme are equally accessed by the diverse groups of men and women in the supply chain. 

Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their offers are received in accordance with the instructions stated herein.  Failure to adhere with instructions described herein may lead to disqualification of a proposal from consideration.

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Job Requirements

Technical proposal requirements 

The Technical Volume should describe in detail the offeror’s proposed plan for providing the commodities described.  It should demonstrate a clear understanding of the work to be undertaken and the responsibilities of all parties involved.  The plan should include details on equipment, personnel, and if any subcontractors that the offeror will make available to carry out the required activities.  The plan should also provide details on the anticipated delivery schedule, including an estimated completion date.

At a minimum, the Technical Volume must contain the following required completed documents:

  • Education At least a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, or a relevant field. 
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience, working in the agriculture (agronomist).
  • At least 5 years’ experience in providing extension services, preferred in the field of growing similar crops as such black seed, wheat and sesame.  
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) in both Arabic and English.
  • Experience in coaching and mentoring.  

For more details, kindly check the enclosed TOR.

Job Details
Job Title Technical expert (Agronomist)
Deadline 17 - Feb - 2022
Location Tubas
Job Type Contract and Consultation
Position Level Mid Career
Salary N/A
Degree Bachelor's degree
Experience 10 Years
Category Other
Application Instructions

Deadlines 

Questions regarding the technical or administrative requirements of this RFP may be submitted no later than 4:00 PM, on Saturday 12/2/2022 (local Time) by email to [email protected] . Questions must be submitted in writing; phone calls will not be accepted.

Offers must be received no later than 4:00 PM (Local time) on Thursday 17/2/2022.  Offers received after this date or time will be considered late and will be considered only at the discretion of Company address.

Instructions for Submission of Offers

Each offeror must submit its proposal in two separate attachmentsThe Technical proposal shall be submitted in separate attachment from the financial proposal.

All offers and related documents must be sent by mail to: [email protected] , Please enter the following in the subject section: 

Technical expert (Agronomist) improving the yield of black seeds”

All offers must be prepared in English.

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