The Japan External Trade Organization Dubai Office (hereinafter “JETRO”) is seeking individuals or corporations to provide coordinator services. These services will support Japanese businesses and organizations (companies, industry associations, and related entities involved in exporting agricultural, forestry, and fishery products and food from Japan) in developing overseas markets through buyer identification, trade consulting, business matching, and more.

 

If you would like to apply, please submit your application documents following these guidelines.

 

■ Project Objective:

To promote the expansion of overseas sales channels for Japanese businesses and organizations by offering support from local/regional industry experts (Overseas Coordinators). Services include identifying potential buyers, providing consultations, and facilitating business matching with local companies and buyers.

 

■ Scope of Services:

(1) Area of Expertise

Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Food

 

(2) Target Country/Region (Coverage Area)

UAE (including MENA)

 

■ Commissioned Services:

The contractor will provide the three services indicated below to support Japanese businesses and organizations (companies, industry associations, and related entities involved in exporting agricultural, forestry, and fishery products and food from Japan) in developing and expanding their overseas markets. All services must be carried out under the direction and supervision of JETRO’s overseas office or JETRO headquarters and managed by the relevant JETRO office.

(i) Consultation Services

(ii) Business Matching Support Services

(iii) Infrastructure Enhancement Services

 

■ Detailed Service Requirements:

Kindly find attached the Application Guidelines, available in both English and Japanese.

   Application Guidelines_English

   Application Guidelines_Japanese

 

■ How to Apply:

Please email the attached Application Form with all necessary information to the JETRO Dubai office. If possible, please include materials showcasing your track record and experience in relevant industries, along with your company profile, etc.

 

■ Selection Process:

First Stage: Document screening

Second Stage: Interview (date, time, and location will be communicated after document screening)

 

Selection will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of the following factors:

(1) Understanding of the project’s purpose and proactive attitude toward project implementation

(2) Possession of required expertise and networks for this project

(3) Past performance and experience in similar work (domestic or international)

(4) Marketing experience for market development in the coverage area

(5) Capability to provide in an agile manner consultation and business matching support services

(6) Ability to conduct business in Japanese or English, in accordance with the project requirements

 

*Selection results will indicate only acceptance or rejection. Reasons for selection decisions cannot be shared. Submitted documents cannot be returned.

 

■ Application Period:

30^th March 2026 – 10^th April 2026

 

■ Important Notes:

(1) The contractor must adhere to JETRO’s information security regulations while providing the services.

(2) The contractor is not allowed to subcontract any portion of the services to third parties.

(3) The contractor must submit business reports and other documents as requested by JETRO. The intellectual property rights and project outcomes associated with these business reports and prepared materials belong to JETRO.

 

■ Application Submission and Inquiries:

JETRO Dubai Office

Contact: Mayu Okumura/ Chihiro Onodera/ Asako Torita

Email: info_dubai@jetro.go.jp

Tel: +971-4-564-5878