International Consultant: Trade and Environment

Result of Service By 11 February – Month 1 Deliverables Tasks
• Review project background materials and workplan.
• Begin planning the delivery of webinars and in-person trainings.
• Initiate liaison with government, private-sector and national stakeholders.
• Start preparing communications strategy elements and initial materials.
• Conduct initial ad hoc research on trade and environment topics.
• Begin organizing and scheduling upcoming events. Outputs
• 1-page February Activity Summary.
• Initial Workplan Alignment Note.
• Initial Logistical Plan for events and trainings.
• Preliminary Communications Outline. 2. By 11 March – Month 2 Deliverables Tasks
• Support preparation and organization of webinars/trainings, including engagement of experts.
• Continue organizing and monitoring upcoming trade-environment events.
• Draft initial communication materials for project visibility.
• Conduct ad hoc research as requested.
• Contribute preliminary inputs for proposal writing.
• Strengthen liaison with stakeholders in target countries. Outputs
• 1-page March Activity Summary.
• Draft Technical Inputs (research notes, concept notes, comms drafts).
• Updated Logistical Plan for events and trainings. 3. By 11 April – Month 3 Deliverables Tasks
• Assist in delivery of first webinars or trainings and report on progress.
• Continue monitoring and reporting on events linked to trade and environment.
• Prepare communication materials for ongoing activities.
• Conduct deeper analytical research on trade–environment topics.
• Provide substantive inputs to proposal writing.
• Gather information from stakeholders to support project implementation. Outputs
• 1-page April Activity Summary.
• Mid-Term Technical Deliverable (event report, research brief, or training input).
• Logistical Update on events and stakeholder coordination. 4. By 11 May – Month 4 Deliverables Tasks
• Integrate feedback from previous work.
• Continue delivery and coordination of webinars/trainings with engaged experts.
• Support organization and reporting of events taking place during this period.
• Produce communication materials for dissemination.
• Conduct ad hoc research and provide written inputs as needed.
• Maintain active liaison with government/private-sector stakeholders. Outputs
• 1-page May Activity Summary.
• Revised Technical Outputs.
• Operational/Logistical Update for upcoming trainings and events. 5. By 11 June – Month 5 Deliverables Tasks
• Finalize major technical inputs (event reports, training materials, communication assets).
• Support preparation of final consultations and high-level events.
• Continue research tasks and provide technical inputs to proposals.
• Address emerging ad hoc requirements related to project implementation. Outputs
• 1-page June Activity Summary.
• Near-Final Technical Output (research brief, event report, communication package).
• Logistical Update on remaining coordination needs. 6. By 11 July – Month 6 Deliverables Tasks
• Deliver final technical products resulting from webinars, trainings, events and research.
• Finalize communication materials and end-of-cycle reporting.
• Participate in final review with the Programme Manager.
• Complete stakeholder liaison tasks and prepare handover documentation. Outputs
• 1-page July Activity Summary (final), including cumulative lessons learned.
• Final Technical Deliverables (approved reports, analyses, event reports, communications outputs).
• Final Logistical and Handover Note Work Location ITC Headquarters (Geneva Expected duration Duties and Responsibilities Climate change poses an existential threat to human development and ecological survival. A green transition is urgently required to meet this challenge. Trade and trade policy has a role to play in this transition. The Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) and the Trade and Environment Structured Sustainability Discussions (TESSD) at the World Trade Organization (WTO) are open to the entire WTO membership. These mechanisms contribute to identifying and understanding the relationship between trade, environment that also contributes to sustainable development. THE PROJECT This project aims to increase engagement of developing countries in the CTE and TESSD on green transition issues. Working with seven countries, it will facilitate the preparation of trade strategies on the green transition and climate resilience and provide capacity building support to build the competitiveness of small businesses in the export of green goods and services. Seven countries have been selected to participate in this project. These are the Philippines and Viet Nam (Asia), Mauritius, Kenya and Senegal (Africa) and Ecuador and the Dominican Republic (Latin America and the Caribbean). ITC has prepared knowledge products to increase understanding about the linkages between trade and climate policy including an online course and trade and climate change scoping papers. The course and papers raise awareness of policy makers in developing countries on the issues and thus capacity to engage in multilateral process on trade and environment, for example trade negotiations that cover environment. A consultant is required to roll out the course and continue the development of the scoping papers. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Senior Adviser, Trade and Environment, the Consultant will undertake the following:
• Organize and assist in the delivery of a series of webinars and in person trainings building on the course, complemented by engagement of experts to provide capacity building to government and private sector on trade and environment issues
• Organize, monitor and report on events linked to trade and environment topics
• Design communications strategies and materials for the project and related events
• Carry out ad hoc research on trade and environment issues
• Support proposal writing
• Maintain liaison with stakeholders in countries where ITC is implementing technical cooperation projects Copyright Clause: 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 Qualifications/special skills Postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA, PHD or other) in applied economics, business management, development studies or related area. Extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree. At least 3 years of experience working in interface between development and environment Knowledge of trade particularly relating to the green trade sectors. Understanding of challenges for developing countries with reference climate and development. Skills:  Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the development of online surveys  Attention to detail  Ability to work independently and to solve problems  Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines  Excellent communications skills, both oral and written  Excellent communication, diplomatic, presentation skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity Languages Fluency spoken and written in English. Knowledge of a second language is desirable 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

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