Business Development Advisor

Assignment Type:

Canadian International Volunteer

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only

Assignment ID:

VA-106905

Assignment Title:

Business Development Advisor

Partner:

Dar Abu Abdullah association for Philanthropy and Development organization (DAA)

Country:

Jordan

Duration:

4 to 5 months

Time Commitment:

Full time

Assignment Context

Are you passionate about economic development ?

As a Business Development Advisor with Dar Abu Abdullah Association for Philanthropy and Development in Amman, Jordan, you will conduct a comprehensive market research and analysis in sectors such as fresh produce, food processing, and textiles, aimed at identifying opportunities for growth and expansion, particularly targeting export markets in Canada, USA and overseas.

Apply today to have an impact in economically empowering vulnerable communities across Jordan !

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support in Conducting comprehensive research on trends, customer preferences, and competitors in fresh produce, food processing, and textiles in Jordan, Canada, and the USA
• Collaborate with design teams within DAA to create new product concepts that cater to market demand and align with local preferences
• Assist and collaborate in analyzing export conditions and standards for food safety and textiles, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations
• Support with the development of a tailored marketing strategy that highlights unique selling points and creates branding and packaging appealing to target markets
• Advise on identifying distribution channels in Canada and the USA, and the creation of detailed export plans addressing logistics, shipping, and customs requirements
• Working closely with DAA team to ensure that product development and marketing strategies incorporate gender-sensitive approaches, promoting equal opportunities for diverse communities
• Put a plan with the team for the integration of sustainable practices in product design and supply chain management, focusing on eco-friendly materials and processes that minimize environmental impact
• Participate in pre-assignment training
• Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment
• Set up a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the WUSC fundraising platform and share it in your networks. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training and support to achieve the fundraising goal
• Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Business, International Trade, Marketing, or a related field
• Proven experience in conducting market research and analysis Familiarity with product design and development processes Proficiency with information technologies and in computer skills (Word, Excel, Google Drive/Docs/Gmail, etc.)
• Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise
• A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering
• Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
• Experience living and working internationally considered an asset
• Written and oral fluency in English.

Project Description

Volunteering for development is one of the important ways in which WUSC pursues its mission. The IGNI+E project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, supports over 70 partner organizations to advance gender equality and the economic empowerment of 1.2 million youth around the world. IGNI+E harnesses the knowledge, capacity and expertise of skilled Canadians through volunteer assignments and public engagement activities to assist partners in improving their performance, advocating for gender equality, and implementing more sustainable, innovative and inclusive initiatives and services for poor and marginalised youth, particularly young women. Overseas, our volunteers collaborate with a wide variety of partners, including enterprise and social enterprise development incubators, skills training centres, women’s organizations, and youth groups. In Canada, WUSC works with institutions and individuals to identify, prepare, and support volunteers who travel overseas to support our partners. Our network in Canada also works with WUSC to raise awareness among Canadians to inspire greater action on global development issues. Our collective focus is on sustainable and inclusive changes to create a better world for youth.

Partner Description

Dar Abu Abdullah (DAA) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with a mission to empower the most vulnerable individuals and sustain their livelihoods through projects thataddress the underlying causes of hunger and poverty across Jordan. Named after His Majesty the late King Hussein bin Talal and chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, DAA was established in an effort to honor His Majesty’s spirit and his belief that the individual represents a nation’s greatest asset. DAA is a strategic partner with Tkiyet Um Ali (TUA), an NGO that was founded in 2003 by Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al-Hussein as the first initiative of its kind in the Arab Region that seeks to eradicate hunger in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Through its Sustainable Food Aid Programme TUA reaches over 22,000 households living in extreme poverty on monthly basis (approximately 100,000 individuals, 33% female-headed households, over 60% children under 18 years) throughout the Kingdom. This partnership creates a comprehensive development model that generates tangible, life-changing and sustainable results, not only for vulnerable individuals but also for their families. Through this model, DAA targets vulnerable individuals and assists them to become self-reliant and independent by strengthening their capacities and giving them new tools to enhance their resilience and sustain their livelihoods. DAA’s programs and projects are specialized and tailored to the needs of the labour market and the uniqueness of the target beneficiaries, thus empowering families in their transition from dependence to independence, with a special focus on youth and women.

Support Package

• Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
• Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers
• In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment
• Language training in country of assignment, where required
• Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance
• Airfare to and from the assignment country
• Visa/work permit
• Pre-departure medical exam
• Health insurance
• Vaccinations and antimalarial medication
• Criminal record verification
• Vacation leave entitlement
• Debriefing after completion of assignment
• An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

WUSC’s Safeguarding Policy

WUSC’s activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff, volunteers, representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility, respect, honesty, and professional excellence and we will not tolerate harassment, coercion and sexual exploitation and abuse of any form. Successful applicants will be required to sign off on the WUSC Code of Conduct and the Self-Disclosure Form. International and national volunteers will also be required to submit a criminal record verification.

WUSC is a signatory to the Cooperation Canada Leaders’ Pledge on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct. The pledge represents the shared commitment as Canada’s global development and humanitarian leaders to ensure the full implementation of practices and policies that will protect and respond to our own staff, volunteers and the communities we serve. We are committed to creating safe and respectful workplaces and programs that promote gender equality and are free from gender-based violence, including by addressing and responding to all abuse of power, holding people to account, and protecting the vulnerable. Read the full pledge.