MA'AN Development Center is looking for Qualified
& Dynamic

candidates for the position of

Agribusiness Development Specialist / Coordinator

Position
Title
: Agribusiness Development Specialist / Coordinator

Location:
Jordan
Valley/Jericho/Ramallah

Report
to:
Project Manager

Duration
: 12
months renewable

Employment
Type:
Full-time

Start
Date:
ASAP

ABOUT MA’AN:

MA’AN
Development Center is an independent Palestinian non-profit organization,
established in Jerusalem in January 1989. Relying on a human rights-based
approach, community partnerships, and active participation, MA’AN works to
enhance the resilience, empowerment, and realization of the rights of those
most in need, the poor and marginalized groups and individuals, as well as
unleash their latent capacities to enhance their active participation in
sustainable development and their abilities to respond to and recover from
crises.

ABOUT
THE PROJECT:

MA’AN Development Center
has been awarded
the
Scale4Dates
project, funded by
DanChurchAid (DCA)
. This
initiative aims to enhance the livelihoods of small-scale farmers, producers,
women, and youth in the Palestinian date sector by strengthening their linkages
with private sector companies—primarily in the Jordan Valley—while increasing
their climate resilience. The project’s key outcomes include:

1. 
   Economic
   Empowerment:
   Small-scale producers and service providers will
   increase their incomes, ensuring a sustainable and reliable livelihood.
2. 
   Climate-Smart
   Food Value Chains:
   Small-scale producers will enhance their climate
   resilience and sustainability, adopting innovative, climate-smart
   practices in their production processes.

JOB
PURPOSE:

MA’AN Development
Center is seeking a qualified and dynamic
Agribusiness Development
Specialist / Coordinator
- to provide technical support in agriculture and
agribusiness development, working closely with date farmers and agribusiness
companies to strengthen practices and ensure compliance with international
standards. The Specialist will preferably be based in Jericho, the Jordan
Valley, or Ramallah, with frequent visits to engaged farmers and companies in
the Jordan Valley and Jericho.

The
Agribusiness
Development Specialist / Coordinator
will be responsible for providing
technical advice and participating in the direct, on-the-ground implementation
of project activities, ensuring their timely, efficient, and high-quality
execution in line with DCA and MA’AN Development Center standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Agribusiness Development
Specialist / Coordinator will have the following responsibilities:

·
Support the
implementation of all projects’ activities according to approved work plans,
budgets, and timelines.

·
Manage the relationship
with the small farmers and producers engaged with the project.

·
Participate in planning Project’s activities, and ensure with donor
regulations and MA’AN policies.

·
Maintain a continuous presence in the field to monitor progress,
supervise activities, and ensure quality and accountability standards are met.

·
Participate in preparation of
project reports, documentation, and visibility efforts, ensuring accurate and
timely submission of deliverables.

·
Oversee the
coordination of activities, monitor progress, and provide necessary coaching to
the farmers and producers in the field.

·
Prepare the
specifications and Terms of Reference (ToR) for the procurement of services and
agricultural commodities for the project, as well as the evaluation of bids and
awarding of contracts.

·
Collaborate
with the MEAL unit to track project’s performance, indicators, progress,
outcomes, and impact to MA’AN.

·
Serve as the primary source of technical expertise in the areas of agriculture
and food processing.

·
Provide
technical guidance and support on technical matters throughout the
implementation of activities.

·
Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and service providers, ensuring
the delivery of goods and services meets project specifications and timelines.

·
Review and provide feedback on training materials from service providers
and arrange the effective delivery of trainings to farmers.

·
Supervise service providers and coordinate efforts to guide date farmers
toward organic certification and meeting export international standards.

·
Facilitate the collection of date samples and oversee the testing of
chemical residues to ensure quality and compliance.

·
Identify
and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to child protection, gender
equality, and environmental safeguards.

·
Arrange and
report on meetings, events, stakeholder engagements, and field visits.

·
Collaborate
with staff and partners to ensure inclusive, gender-responsive results.

·
Support
institutional learning by documenting best practices and lessons learned.

·
Uphold
MA’AN’s Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy, and accountability standards.

·
Effectively
manage high-pressure situations and meet tight deadlines.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCES:

-
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
university in Agriculture/Agronomy, Food Processing, Engineering, or any other
related fields (Master’s degree is a plus).

-
At least 5 years of directly related
experience in
supporting
donor-funded development projects related to
agriculture and/or economic empowerment and
resilience, with business development experience preferred.

-
Deep understanding and strong knowledge of
economic empowerment principles & models and local market requirements and
constraints.

-
Demonstrated expertise in agri-business and
value chains, ideally with experience in the date (palm) sector.

-
Relevant experience in working with
farmers, women, and youth in the field of agriculture, food processing, and business
development.

-
Knowledge of quality assurance systems and
certification processes, with a focus on organic certification standards.

-
Experience in planning project activities,
procurement procedures, compliance with donor regulations, monitoring, and
reporting, with the ability to work independently when required.

-
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal
skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with colleagues, partners, and donors.

-
Ability to work under pressure, meet
deadlines, prioritize workload, and multi-tasks.

-
MS Office literacy (especially Word and Excel).

-
Fluency in both English & Arabic languages
including both written and verbal communication skills.

-
Valid
driver’s license and ability to travel frequently across the West Bank.

• 
  The
  work schedule is 40 hours per week.
• 
  The
  probation period is 3 months and can be extended to another 3 months according
  to the Labor Law.
• 
  Indemnity Payment: Equivalent to one month’s
  salary for each complete year of service.
• 
  Reimbursement
  for work related transportation expenses is according to MA’AN’s by- laws.
• 
  Time
  flexibility is recognized by both parties with consideration that this position
  might need to do part of the work after 4:00pm.
• 
  Contract Type:
  Project-based.
• 
  Salary & Benefits:
  Competitive and
  based on experience and organizational salary scale.
• 
  Other Benefits:
  professional
  development.