The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the UKTP Programme Manager and overall guidance of the Chief of Section. Specific duties include:
Responsibilities:
Liaise with ZimTrade, relevant government ministries and sector associations to align programme objectives and ensure stakeholder buy-in.
Map and engage key actors in the horticulture and ingredients value chains.
Provide regular updates and intelligence on national developments affecting export sectors.
Coordinate the identification and onboarding of 5–10 new SMEs, ensuring a balanced cohort based on selection criteria.
Distribute and compile baseline surveys to assess capacity, export readiness, and development needs.
Organize and facilitate workshops and coaching which may include: o Quality assurance and certification o UK/EU labelling and packaging o Branding, marketing, digital promotion o Logistics and supply chain optimization
Support delivery of one-on-one mentoring and peer-to-peer learning.
Support beneficiary participation in European trade events.
SMEs through booth preparation, product readiness, and matchmaking activities.
Coordinate with ZimTrade to ensure joint branding and representation where possible.
Assist planning and organization of potential inbound UK buyers’ missions.
Lead M&E activities including tracking KPIs: exports, certifications, partnerships.
Conduct post-activity reporting, collect feedback from SMEs, and flag improvement areas.
Ensure visibility and branding guidelines are adhered to in all activities.
with SMEs for annual outcome survey data collection 6. Institutional Support
Work closely with ZimTrade to strengthen support systems for SMEs in the sector.
Identify capacity gaps and coordinate technical inputs from ITC where necessary.
The consultant has to ensure that she has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform 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.
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.
Requirements:
Undergraduate degree (BA/BSC or other) Graduate degree in agriculture, business management, marketing, economics, development or related field.
Extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in trade-related technical assistance /trade promotion/investment promotion is required.
Previous experience working with Zimbabwean businesses is required.
Previous experience working with donor funded programmes would be an advantage.
Knowledge of key government and institutional stakeholders in agri/food industry would be an asset.
Previous work within the UN system or international development finance institution would be an asset.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills including stakeholder engagement ability.
Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
Facility to process data and information rapidly.
Ability to work under minimum supervision and respect deadlines.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in harmony with stakeholders from different industries and backgroundsExcellent command of English is required.
