New Investment and Business Development Specialist

DAI is seeking highly qualified candidates for the following position: Investment and Business Development Specialist Project: F4J – Finance for Jobs Project Expected Start Date : July 15, 2026 Level of Effort: 12 months Location: Ramallah, Palestine Project Overview The Finance for Jobs (F4J) series of projects started in 2017 with the overarching objective of mobilizing private investment in high-potential sectors and generating job opportunities across the West Bank and Gaza. Currently, F4JII & F4JIII are being implemented by DAI on behalf of the Ministry of Finance & Planning (MoFP) and funded by the World Bank (WB). The project includes three main interventions: the Investment Co-Financing Facility (ICF), the Development Impact Bond (DIB), and the Emergency Response Program (ERP). Under the ICF, F4J co-finances private sector investments following detailed due diligence, financial and economic analysis, and business planning. To date, 22 investment projects have been supported. The ERP focuses on strengthening the resilience of SMEs in the West Bank affected by the current crisis, particularly in agribusiness, food processing, agriculture, input supply, import substitution, and light manufacturing. It aims to sustain businesses and protect jobs, with 40 SMEs supported so far. The DIB component includes training activities that require enhanced monitoring of social safeguards to ensure compliance with World Bank environmental and social standards. Objectives The Investment and Business Development Specialist will work with the F4J team to build a pipeline of sound investment projects and SMEs (under ICF &ERP) that have substantial economic and social impact on society and follow up on their implementation and performance. Main Tasks & Responsibilities Follow up with ongoing beneficiary SMEs to collect required supporting documents and data. Conduct site visits to beneficiary SMEs to verify implementation progress and ensure proper follow-up. Develop and maintain