RITD/ATPC - Consultant for Green Supplement to National AfCFTA Implementation Strategies for Congo
Support in developing regional green value chains and export opportunities.
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Overview
Support in developing regional green value chains and export opportunities.
You have:
- An advanced degree in economics, trade policy, environmental studies, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of five years of professional experience in trade policy, environmental issues, or economic development.
- Strong knowledge of national trade and environmental policies, excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Fluency in French is required.
Contract
This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.
Result of Service
Ultimate result of service • Enhanced capacity of Member States to develop regional green value chains and intra-African export opportunities. • Enhanced understanding of Member States and RECs on green investment opportunities under the AfCFTA.
Work Location
Work Remotely
Expected duration
1.5
Duties and Responsibilities
Background The African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) of ECA is supporting selected countries to integrate climate-resilient, green trade opportunities into their AfCFTA Implementation Strategies through a Green Supplement. This supplement will identify priority actions for green value chains and climate adaptation. A regional consultant will lead the drafting of the study, supported by national consultants responsible for data collection and stakeholder engagement.. Purpose of Assignment To assist the regional consultant and ATPC by collecting national-level data, facilitating consultations, and providing contextual insights to ensure the Green Supplement reflects local realities and priorities. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Data Collection • Gather relevant national documents, statistics, and studies on trade, environment, and value chains. • Compile information on existing policies, regulations, and standards related to green trade and climate adaptation. 2. Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement • Identify and maintain a list of key stakeholders (government agencies, private sector actors, SMEs, women-led businesses, regulators, AfCFTA committees). • Organize and facilitate interviews, surveys, and focus group discussions as per the methodology provided by the regional consultant. 3. Support Consultations • Assist in planning and conducting national workshops and field missions. • Document stakeholder inputs and provide summaries for integration into the Green Supplement. 4. Reporting • Submit a comprehensive report of data collected, consultations held, and key findings. • Provide feedback on draft sections of the Green Supplement from a national perspective. 5. Ad-hoc Support • Respond to additional requests from ATPC or the regional consultant related to the assignment..
Qualifications/special skills
An advanced degree in economics, trade policy, environmental studies, or a related field is required. A minimum of five years of professional experience in trade policy, environmental issues, or economic development. Strong knowledge of national trade and environmental policies, excellent organizational and communication skills.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the position advertised, fluency in French is required.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience with collecting and analyzing data for trade or environmental policies. | This assesses your practical experience in data collection and analysis relevant to the role. | Discuss specific projects where you collected data, what methods you used, and how this data contributed to the policy. |
| Can you provide an example of how you've engaged stakeholders in a previous role? | This seeks to understand your stakeholder management skills and experience. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that the local realities and priorities are reflected in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What approaches do you use to facilitate focus group discussions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging situation in your previous work and how you addressed it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have in drafting reports or policy documents? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you prioritize tasks when working with tight deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time when stakeholder input changed a project outcome. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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