Overview

The Consultant will support the coordination and delivery of EUDR-related capacity building activities for the cocoa sector in the Dominican Republic. The role involves organizing trainings, customizing guidance materials, and facilitating stakeholder engagement.

Tasks Summary

• Develop customized EUDR materials for the Dominican Republic cocoa sector, including guidelines, handbooks, business scenarios, and training materials.
• Support the delivery of capacity building activities, including coordinating and supporting EUDR-related training workshops and consultation meetings.
• Prepare participant lists, summary reports, and supporting documentation for events.
• Provide ongoing coordination and progress reporting through bi-weekly progress notes.
• Act as a national focal point for EUDR activities and link with the EU-ACP Business Friendly project.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with relevant public institutions, cocoa sector organizations, producer associations, exporters, and cooperatives.
• Support dialogue and coordination between public and private sector actors.
• Collect and integrate country- and sector-specific information for material customization.
• Assist with logistical coordination, participant outreach, and facilitation support for training events.
• Coordinate closely with ITC headquarters on work planning, timelines, and activity implementation.

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years of proven experience in project coordination, technical assistance, or capacity building in the agricultural or agri-food sector.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the cocoa sector in the Dominican Republic is a strong asset.
• Experience related to sustainability standards, traceability, or EU market requirements is desirable.
• Experience working with international organizations or donor-funded projects is an advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• University degree in economics, business administration, agriculture, environmental studies, international trade, or a related field.
• Extensive relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a formal degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: Language Fluency in Spanish and workable level of English.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 20 days of work in the period from ASAP to 30.04.2026

Work Modality: home-based (Dominican Republic)

Remuneration: