1. Monthly Progress Reporting by 30 April 2026 and by the last working day of each subsequent month through December 2026, the Consultant will prepare and submit one comprehensive monthly progress report summarizing progress, completed activities, challenges, and next steps for validation by the project lead. Indicators of success: • 9 monthly reports submitted on time • Reports aligned with agreed template/format (if applicable) • Feedback addressed within 5 working days 2. Preparation of Project Documentation by 31 December 2026, the Consultant will prepare and finalize at least: • 9 briefing notes, • 6 technical or narrative reports, and • 4 presentations and/or speaking points related to project objectives and activities. Indicators of success: • Documents are clear, accurate, and aligned with project objectives • Approved by the project lead or designated reviewer 3. Grant MOU Management and Monitoring from 01.04.26 to 31.12.26, the Consultant will support the formulation, submission, and ongoing monitoring of activities under the Grant MOUs, ensuring: • All required submissions are made on time • Quarterly status updates (at minimum) are provided • Any delays or risks are flagged in writing within 5 working days of identification 4. In-Country Technical Missions by 31 December 2026, the Consultant will facilitate and contribute to the planning and execution of at least three (3) in-country technical missions, including: • Pre-mission planning documents • Coordination with relevant stakeholders • Post-mission debrief and documentation (If you know the exact number of missions, insert it for greater specificity.) 5. Facilitation of Project Meetings and Reporting from 01.04.26 to 31.12.26, the Consultant will: • Facilitate at least one project meeting per month (or as scheduled) • Ensure meeting notes are drafted and circulated within 3 working days • Support the finalization of key project reports as required 6. Contribution to Project Planning by 31 December 2026, the Consultant will actively contribute to project planning by: • Providing written inputs to workplans and timelines at least quarterly • Participating in planning meetings as scheduled • Proposing at least three actionable recommendations to improve project implementation 7. Mission Reporting for each in-country technical mission conducted between 01.04.26 and 31.12.26, the Consultant will produce a consolidated written mission report within 10 working days of mission completion, including: • Objectives of the mission • Key findings • Recommendations and follow-up actions

ITC Headquarters-based (Geneva)

01.04.26 - 31.12.26

The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations (UN). It is the only multilateral agency fully dedicated to supporting the internationalization of SMEs. ITC's mission is to foster inclusive and sustainable growth and development through trade and international business development. ITC projects and programmes contribute to the global efforts to achieve UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development and the Aid for Trade agenda. Developing countries seeking to integrate into global value chains are increasingly required to comply with and implement various sustainability requirements to access target markets and attract investments. These measures, however, can be challenging for developing countries, particularly MSMEs, seeking to engage in international trade. It is important to ensure that during the rapid developments in linking trade to sustainability considerations, developing countries are not left behind, as otherwise, businesses from these countries would be constrained in their ability to engage in international trade and this, in turn, can have adverse impacts on their sustainable development. The Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (OLAC), as a geographical section of the Division of Country Programmes (DCP), is responsible for defining the ITC strategy and coordinating all interventions in the region, either for individual countries or at sub-regional and regional levels. The Green and Inclusive Value Chains (GIVC) section is responsible for developing and disseminating sector-level expertise for sustainable market-driven solutions in ITC, including the Alliances for Action (A4A) methodology. A4A is a participatory partnership model that engages smallholder farmers and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to manage risk and facilitate networks that provide the required technical expertise and capacity building. With A4A, ITC aims at achieving resilience and growth for farmers and MSMEs through more mindful and responsible trade, production and consumption systems and improved opportunities to compete on a global market. This includes building resilience and competitiveness of MSMEs and enabling sustainable market linkages and value addition. Piloting Innovative alliances to address root causes of Child labour in supply chains The "Ending child labour in supply chains: Addressing the root causes of child labour in supply chains through an area-based approach" (CLEAR Supply Chains) project, co-funded by the European Union, brings together the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to address jointly the root causes of child labour, with a primarily focus on the coffee supply chain in Uganda, Honduras and Vietnam and on the cobalt supply chain in DRC. ITC aims to provide support to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the implementation of strategy options for increasing commercial value, sustainability, Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) alignment and incomes. The aim is not only to increase but also to diversify MSMEs income, through product and market diversification targeting value addition and associated crops. This project will promote resilient and sustainable global value chains for all by providing strong accompanying support, especially for supply chain actors in producer countries where the most salient adverse impacts occur. Hence, training and technical guidance will be provided to advance market development aligned with HREDD and to de-risk investment for all relevant actors. The African Caribbean Pacific Business Friendly Programme The “Support to Business Friendly and Inclusive National and Regional Policies, and Strengthening Productive Capabilities and Value Chains” Programme aims to complement the European Union support for private sector development in ACP countries. With major focus on the development of agriculture and agri-business value chains, the Programme is designed to achieve two key outcomes: (1) adopting and implementing business-friendly, inclusive and responsible national policies and legal frameworks, and (2) strengthening productive, processing, promoting and marketing capabilities and value chains. ITC is collaborating with UNIDO and the World Bank in the implementation of the program. ITC will lead the implementation of the micro pillar level of the Programme, which will focus on two core themes: 1) Promoting inclusive productive and commercial Alliances and investment to strengthen VC governance and MSMEs competitiveness; and 2) Increase small farmers and processors value addition, productivity and competitiveness. To support European, African, Caribbean and Pacific policymakers and VC operators including MSMEs, the EU and the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Secretariat have partnered with ITC to pilot practical bottom-up case studies on accompanying measures to mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence requirements. The process is being led through the Alliances for Action methodology and is part of the EU-OACPS Rapid Response Window under the ACP Business Friendly Program. Responsible business conduct and Human rights and environmental due diligence For the programmes mentioned above, capacity building on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) is of central importance. For HREDD to be effective, a system of shared responsibility must be adopted to identify, prevent, mitigate and remediate risks and harms. In addition, the focus should go beyond non-compliance to identify areas of improvement in sourcing, procurement and production practices that would prevent risk and DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Under the overall supervision of the Head of Inclusive Agribusiness Systems (DSIT/GIVC) and under the overall guidance of the CLEAR Project Manager, The Consultant shall be responsible for the following duties: • Contribute to the project planning and compiling the relevant data on project implementation • Consolidate project related data for the monthly and Q1-Q3 reporting for selected projects • Prepare written outputs, including briefing notes, reports, presentations and speaking points on project objectives and activities, to be regularly updated for presenting to government, donor and private sector partners; • Formulate MOUs with supporting institutions, outlining key roles and responsibilities for the implementation of project activities, with inputs from A4A service centers (processing, marketing, investment etc.) and national teams, including drafting of supporting documents; • Overview the implementation and the monitoring of MOUs activities with the support of national institutions, including reporting and follow-up on progress • Facilitate the technical content for missions, conferences and events, together with key private and public sector partners • Facilitate the in-country technical missions • Facilitate the organization of regular meetings with the project team and project partners, including selected companies and institutions, including provision of agendas, meeting minutes, briefing notes etc. • Compile monthly and quarterly reporting from project teams, including surveys at national and local levels level to measure results and impact achieved by the project (including behavioral changes, sales, investment and income; and case studies). 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.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in International trade, Development Studies, Business/Public Administration or related fields. • A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience. • Work experience with government agencies and/or international organizations is an asset. Skills: • Ability to produce documents for official circulation among institutions and international stakeholders (memos, reports, speaking notes, meeting minutes, speeches). • Understanding of international development project functioning and dynamics. • Good understanding of multi-stakeholder approaches and working with public and private sector. • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office. • Project coordination support skills are essential. • Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills. At ease in communication/engaging with high level stakeholders/officials with effective negotiation skills. • Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize amidst competing deadlines. Proactive and solid work ethic. • Responsive, and responsible, with ability to take constructive feedback

Fluency in written and speaking of English

Not available.

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