National consultant for eTrade Readiness Assessment

Consultant Finance & Economy

Overview

Support eTrade readiness assessment and develop national e-commerce strategy

You have:

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• A first University degree in Economics, Business Administration, International Development, Trade, Social Sciences or similar field is required.
• At least 5 years of work experience supporting the development of national policies or strategies is required.
• Experience organizing missions and multi-stakeholder consultations is required.
• Experience working with international organizations is desirable.
• Tetum, Portuguese or Indonesian language skills are desirable.

Contract

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Result of Service

The services of the consultant will contribute to the eTrade Readiness Assessment and National E-commerce strategy for Timor-Leste by bringing together a wide range of stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities for e-commerce in ech of the seven policy areas of the eTrade for all initiative with the aim of achieving greater coordination among e-commerce actors.

Work Location

Home-Based

Expected duration

10.01.24 - 15.06.24

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the project officer for the Pacific Digital Economy Programme, the consultant will support the implementation of the project by carrying out the following tasks:

1. Support to the national e-commerce steering committee or working group established as part of the project by assisting of the meetings of the national e-commerce steering committee or working group established as part of the E-Commerce strategy development project

2. Organization and facilitate the workshop of the eTrade Readiness Assessment key stakeholders in government, private sector, and civil society.

3. Organize the national launch of the eT Ready and related communication activities

4. Coordinate the review of the ECS with government of the focal points of the review of the National E-commerce Strategy then gather comments with the Steering commitee

5. Organize the workshop for the National E-commerce Strategy with key stakeholders in government, private sector and civil society then follow-up with the public and private sector stakeholders on any remaining tasks

6. Organize the workshop for the National E-commerce Strategy with key stakeholders in government, private sector and civil society

Qualifications/special skills

A first University degree in Economics, Business Administration, International Development, Trade, Social Sciences or similar field, is required. At least 5 years of work experience supporting the development of national policies or strategies are required. Experience organizing missions and multi-stakeholder consultations is required. Experience working with international organizations is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Tetum, Portuguese or Indonesian language skills are desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

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