Overview
The objective of this assignment is to support the implementation of African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) activities focused on enhancing the capacity of African Member States to identify climate-resilient, green trade opportunities in the context of the AfCFTA by drafting Green Supplements to Congo and Equatorial Guinea’s National AfCFTA Implementation Strategies and Action Plans, and design related capacity building material for national stakeholders.
Tasks Summary
- Summarize and present key takeaways from in-depth regional value chain study from the perspective of Congo and Equatorial Guinea, as well as entry points and alignment with and potential gaps of National AfCFTA Strategy and Action Plan
- Develop a methodology and an outline for the preparation of the Green Supplement to the National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy and Action Plan, including a timeline for the implementation of different activities, list of relevant documents and studies to be considered, and a list of stakeholders to be interviewed and consulted.
- Deliver a first draft of the study and subsequently incorporate feedback and comments to the satisfaction of ECA in a second draft.
- Share the final, revised, draft study prior to the validation event
- Present the study and relevant research and methodology at the validation event.
- Address any final comments which may be formulated at the validation event and submit the revised final study.
- Prepare and delivery four capacity building sessions in each country based on the findings of the study two targeting Policymakers, and two targeting the private sector (e.g. SMEs and business associations) during national validation workshops planned for 2026.
- Submit a final overview of activities undertaken in the context of this assignment, including a list of all interviewees and consultations held, and an overview of materials and studies consulted.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests in relation to the project, as needed.
Experience Requirements
A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience working on international trade and economic policy, or related area, is required. Prior experience working on trade policy and the environment, the green economy, and green value chain development is highly desirable. Experience working on the African Continent, particularly in the project countries, is highly desirable.
Qualification Requirements
A Master's degree in economics, international trade, environmental policy, environmental management, environmental sciences, or a related field is required.
