Agronomist/Business Advisor

Programme Description

The Palestinian Market Development Programme (PMDP) is funded by UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the European Union (EU) in-cooperation with the Ministry of National Economy and implemented by DAI-Europe over a period of five years, with offices in Ramallah and Gaza. The programme has been designed to improve market systems and improve the competitiveness of the Palestinian private sector. PMDP aims to improve private sector competitiveness through technical assistance and matching grants. Additionally, PMDP will work on strengthening trade and investment linkages as well as linkages with the Palestinian Diaspora to play an active role in economic development in the OPTs.
We are currently recruiting for the following position:
Gaza-based Business Advisor (Up to 6 months Contract).

Scope of Work

PMDP is looking to recruit a Gaza-based Business Advisor to work with the PMDP team and clients on the delivery of the grants component. The business advisor should be able to assess the agriculture applicants and support clients in the development of business plans to get back to market as well as oversee the implementation and interventions.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

-Reviewing PMDP grants application and assess firms to get back to market.
-Conducting field visits for applicants, assessing firms development, repair and replacement  and employment needs and developing relevant reports and ToRs.
-Developing relevant business development/ recovery plans.
-Providing support to procurement of development and repair and replacement services for grant beneficiaries, in line with PMDP operations manual rules and requirements.
-Monitoring firms’ progress and regularly conduct field visits.
-Developing project reports and maintaining project and client information on the PMDP management information system, according to project standards.
-Other duties, as requested by the Team Leader.

Professional Qualifications and Experience:

A person to be appointed to the position of Business Advisor shall meet the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
-Minimum bachelor degree in agronomy in any of the following speciality (plant production and/or livestock) , or any other related field.
-Previous relevant work experience of at least 4 years.
-Previous experience in managing recovery plans of agro businesses  is preferable.
-Excellent reporting and communication skills.
-Knowledge of computer including Microsoft Office.
-Serious, trustworthy, disciplined, dependable and responsible.
-Excellent verbal and written command of Arabic and English languages.
-Assume responsibility for accuracy and timeliness of work.
-Ability to work with teams.
-Flexibility to move among various cities and villages for the work’s needs and benefit.
-Applicants must have valid driving license.