Vacancies
Agri-Business Development Officer
Agri-Business Development Officer
2026-06-29
Position Title: Agri-Business Development Officer
Period: 6 Months with possibility of extension depending on the work performance
Location: Gaza city
Starting date: 1st of July 2026
About PARC:
PARC is a national developmental organization that strives to develop the agricultural sector, strengthen the resilience of farmers, reach out to the poor and marginalized groups and their CBO’s, mobilize and develop the capabilities of rural people to enable them to control their resources, through the work of a distinguished professional teams and a loyal volunteer. This has been accomplished through creative programs and transparent management and through technical practices to contribute to the establishment of a free and democratic Palestinian society with the values of social justice.
Job Summary:
Strengthening Agribusiness MSMEs and Youth Entrepreneurship Through Collective Support and Incubation in Gaza
Funded by:
UNDP – Programm of Assistance to the Palestinian People
Job Purpose
The Agri-Business Development Officer is responsible for the technical implementation of agribusiness support activities under the project. The role focuses on assessing, supporting, and following up with selected agribusiness MSMEs and youth entrepreneurs to improve business performance, strengthen recovery processes, and enhance operational and managerial capacities in line with project objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct structured field and desk-based assessments for selected agribusiness MSMEs.
- Support the development and revision of business plans and operational plans for participating enterprises.
- Provide tailored technical and business advisory support to MSMEs and youth entrepreneurs.
- Follow up on enterprise recovery and implementation progress against agreed support plans.
- Contribute to the implementation of entrepreneurship training and the Agriculture Hackathon.
- Support the selection and mentoring process of youth-led agribusiness initiatives.
- Coordinate with trainers, consultants, and relevant stakeholders to ensure coherent service delivery.
- Support monitoring, documentation, and reporting of project activities and results.
- Contribute to the organization of market linkage and visibility activities, including the final marketing event.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in agribusiness development, MSME support, or enterprise development projects.
- Strong understanding of agribusiness value chains and SME challenges in fragile contexts.
- Experience in business planning and advisory support.
- Strong coordination, communication, and reporting skills.
- Fluency in Arabic and good working knowledge of English.
- Only applicants who have the required qualities, experience, and skills will be considered. Interested applicants must include (a) A resume (in English) and (b) a cover letter explaining their suitability for the position (in English)
- no later than 29 of June 2026 and include the job title (Agri-Business Development Officer) in the subject line and cover letter.
- Applications received after this date or that do not meet the qualifications above will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.