Under this project, ITC will gather feedback from the private sector based in Africa and the Caribbean on potential opportunities and challenges to strengthening trade between the two regions. These firsthand insights will help shape future trade projects and initiatives that support MSMEs and strengthen cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean. In this context, ITC is looking for national consultants across Africa and the Caribbean to interview local businesses (exporters) and gather their inputs.
Responsibilities:
Conduct short interviews with 20* businesses in his country in Africa or the Caribbean.
Each interview is expected to last approximately 10-15 minutes.
Interviews can be conducted via telephone, online or in-person.
The national consultant shall ensure that all questions from the online form are answered and the testimonies from the respondents are documented completely.
All responses must be digitalized in an online form provided by ITC.
Data received from the national consultant will be reviewed by ITC.
The consultant shall review feedback received from ITC and make necessary changes to the data.
The national consultant shall provide regular updates to ITC on the number of interviews completed.
Copyright.
The personnel has to ensure that s/he has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform his/her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC.
Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the Consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC.
S/he has further to ensure to obtain accreditation to event(s), if required.
ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons - of all genders - equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind.
Interested candidates should email their CVs and motivation letter to Mr Mohamed Issa.
Requirements:
University degree in international economics, political sciences, or related field.
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in economics, business, trade, or related fields.
A master's degree shall be considered sufficient in lieu of the required two years of professional experience.
Ability to work reliably and independently with minimum supervision.
Strong analytical capabilities, preferably related to trade.
