مطلوب مسؤول البحث والتطوير في مشروع EU4Trade - MIH

الوصف الوظيفي:
Employer Palestine Trade Center – Paltrade

Field of work  Market Research – Studies - Analysis

Supervisor  Market Intelligence Hub (MIH) Manager   

Place of work   Ramallah, Palestine

Workload 45hrs / 5 days per week

Project Duration 3 years

Type of contract  End date 18 July 2027 – project employee

Deadline of application  15th of Oct 2026 

Expected start date Immediately
متطلبات الوظيفة:
Palestine Trade Center- PalTrade signed a three-year project for €3 million funded by the European Union, the project titled: “Unleashing Palestine Export Potential to the EU and International Markets”, The project is part of the Team Europe Initiative to Support the Private Sector Development and Trade in Palestine. The European Union is committed to supporting Palestinians and expanding prospects for stability and prosperity in the area in order to achieve sustainable economy, this investment is a part of such effort.  Working within the framework established by PalTrade, the Research & Development (R&D) Officer role involves collection and analysis of market & economic data and statistics, and the creation of trade bulletins, market studies and research, as well as identifying innovative services and products to enhance the Market Intelligence Hub (MIH) efficacy. This position requires a combination of personal, social, and leadership competencies, in addition to technical and methodological competencies in particular in data analysis, report writing, and the use of MS Office tools and other relevant software tools.

Responsibilities: 
The R&D Officer will be responsible for the following:

Collect and provide information about local, regional, and international economic developments, trends, and trade data.
Collect, identify, organize, retain market intelligence information resources.
Continuously maintain, update, and capture new information needed to support the Market Intelligence Hub (MIH).
Capture, organize, and analyze various economic data types and generate conclusions and/or recommendations based on such analysis.
Produce trade/economic market intelligence, dashboards and bulletins.
Conduct market research and generate market studies with clear conclusions and findings.
Using a systematic approach, identify target markets for Palestinian products.
Help identify relevant export opportunities for Palestinian products/companies and identify export markets trends and preferences.
Continuously work on identifying new sources of information to expand and enhance MIH services.
Continuously work on identifying new innovations in the field of market intelligence services with the aim of supplementing them in the MIH platform.
Respond to information requests from clients and or any of the stakeholders
Exhibit sound customer service practices and handle all information requests with courtesy and integrity.
Record and follow up on information requests (i.e. type of information requested, type of client, type of information resources used, etc.).
Work closely with Pal Trade technical staff, project staff on various tasks and initiatives.
The ideal candidate would have:

Experience with EU funded projects
Relevant education and documented work experience for over than 3 years
Experience in the Palestinian private sector and Palestinian economy
Excellent communication and networking skills
High reporting and analytical skills
Essential abilities and qualifications: 
Proficiency in written and spoken English is a must.
Experience in market research, data analysis, and economic and trade related studies.
At least 3 years of experience in data analysis and economic research.
Deep knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and MS Office tools in general.
Knowledge of data visualization software(s) and graphics highly desired
Statistical evaluation, communication, and analytical skills
Strong organizational, computer, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work productively with project staff and steering committee
Additional Skills and Qualifications:

Experience in related project management
Experience in using export/import related websites such as Trademap.
Experience in Palestinian Central Bureau for Statistics (PCBS) databases and reports.
Familiarity in market intelligence subscription-based resources is considered a plus
تفاصيل الوظيفة:
المسمى الوظيفي: EU4Trade Project R&D Officer - MIH
آخر موعد للتقديم: 15.10.2026.
المكان: رام الله والبيرة
طبيعة العمل: مكتبي أو ميداني (مقر العمل)
نوع الوظيفة: العقود والاستشارات
المستوى المهني: متوسط الخبرة
الدرجة العلمية: البكالوريوس
الخبرة: 3 سنوات
التصنيف: العلوم والبحوث
آلية التقديم:
How to apply?
To apply please send a PDF file containing a letter of motivation and a CV includes the names and contact information for 3 references by indicating (MIH R&D Officer) in the subject line of the e-mail application to: hr@paltrade.org no later than 15th Oct 2026 at 12:00 PM local time.

If you prefer that we do not reach out to your current or previous employers, kindly indicate so and provide the reasons in your letter of motivation. All applications will be handled with confidentiality and with full respect for the candidate's privacy. Any applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. The decision of the selection process is final and cannot be contested.

Disclaimer
This document has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this document are the sole responsibility of Palestine Trade Center (PalTrade) and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union."