Consultant for Developing Proposal for Date Palm Value Chain Development Project

Pakistan is among the world’s leading producers of dates; however, approximately 30–40% of annual production is lost due to inadequate harvesting, drying, storage, processing, transportation, and market systems. Climate change, increasing temperatures, erratic rainfall, floods, and limited processing facilities further reduce productivity and farmers’ incomes.

To address these challenges, MAP has developed a concept note titled “Addressing Stunted Growth with Indigenous Super Fruit Resources of Pakistan – Date Palm Value Chain Development Project” for the donor and is now in the process of submitting the detailed technical and financial proposal as per the donor’s format. The proposed project aims to establish climate-smart production systems, processing centres, value addition, nutrition interventions, farmer producer cooperatives, women-led enterprises, and market linkages in major date-producing districts.

Prior to developing the full proposal, MAP intends to engage a qualified consultant to undertake a comprehensive feasibility assessment and prepare an investment-ready project proposal.

Responsibilities

The Purpose of Assignment:

The overall purpose of the consultancy is to determine the technical, financial, commercial, institutional, environmental, and operational feasibility of the proposed project and to support MAP in developing a technically sound, financially viable, and donor-compliant proposal for submission to the donor.

Objectives

The consultant shall:

Assess the technical and commercial viability of the proposed interventions.
Conduct a comprehensive feasibility study.
Undertake value chain and market assessments.
Identify suitable technologies and processing equipment.
Prepare an investment roadmap.
Support stakeholder engagement.
Develop a detailed donor proposal and budget.
Prepare presentations and supporting documents for donor discussions.

Skills

Proposal Development Value Chain Analysis Project Planning Agribusiness Development Post-harvest Technology Market Analysis Sustainable Agriculture Monitoring and Evaluation

Job Details

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Job Location:

Islamabad, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Experience:

15 Years

Apply Before:

Aug 18, 2026

Posting Date:

Jul 17, 2026

Muslim Aid

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