UNECA National Consultant Research on Trade in Goods Jobs 2021 – Zambia NGO Jobs. UNECA Zambia programme looking for “National Consultant Research on Trade in Goods”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 07 October 2021.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa was established in 1958 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council to encourage economic cooperation among its member states following a recommendation of the United Nations General Assembly. It is one of five regional commissions.
UNECA National Consultant Research on Trade in Goods Jobs 2021
The UNECA has published a job vacancy announcement on 27 September 2021 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of National Consultant Research on Trade in Goods to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) |
| Position | National Consultant Research on Trade in Goods |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | A minimum of Five (5) years |
| Application Deadline | 07 October 2021 |
UNECA Job Vacancy 2021
Duties and Responsibilities: Working under the overall guidance and supervision of the ECA SRO-SA, the consultant is expected to work in close collaboration with the two trade strategy experts (goods and services) leading the development of the national AfCFTA strategy, as well as various stakeholders at the national level involved in the project. Specifically, the consultant will:
- Collect national data (qualitative and quantitative) on trade in goods and services, including data on the legal and regulatory environment in each of the priority service sectors and their sub-sectors;
- Assist the trade strategy experts in the design of questionnaires and interview questions to be addressed to a wide range of national stakeholders including government officials, business entities, civil society organizations, financial institutions, academia and development partners among others;
- Conduct stakeholder interviews and surveys on relevant issues and matters related to the project;
- Assist in the provision of timely and relevant data and related-materials for the trade strategy experts in goods and services;
- Maintain accurate records of interviews and surveys, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary;
- Manage and respond to project related queries;
- Act as a liaison between the trade strategy experts and national stakeholders;
- Prepare briefing notes and generic summary reports as requested and guided by the trade strategy experts;
- Assist in the organization of consultative and sensitization workshops as well as the validation meeting on the draft national AfCFTA strategy;
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or above) in Economics, Trade, Statistics; Development Studies or related fields is desirable. A Bachelor’s degree will be accepted in combination with an additional two (2) years of relevant work experience.
Experience:
- A minimum of Five (5) years of proven experience in economic research and analysis; trade policy research and analysis, stakeholder engagement; regional integration and development or related areas, in Eswatini and/or at the international level;
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Language: Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this project, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNECA National Consultant Research on Trade in Goods Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 07 October 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.uneca.org |
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