International Consultant - Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP II)

Overview

International Consultant to support MARKUP beneficiary companies in expanding into new markets at regional and international levels, focusing on the leather sector.

Tasks Summary

• Support companies in exhibiting or visiting at Lineappelle Italy, including selection, pre-show, exhibition, and post-show coaching, as well as buyer outreach and reporting.
• Organise a buyers inward mission to East Africa, including identifying and mobilising international companies, developing a concept and workplan, selecting and preparing host companies, concretizing buyer travel, and providing a final report.
• Support preparations for the MARKUP II EU-EAC Business, Investment and Strategic Networking event by identifying and mobilising European companies for investment and collaboration, and compiling event findings into a report.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience.
• Experience in Textile, garment and leather manufacturing industry and trade.
• Excellent understanding of the leather goods markets in East Africa, Europe and US markets.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in manufacturing business (fashion, garment and leather industries).

Qualification Requirements

• Postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA, PHD or other) in Business administration, management, economics, fashion and leather.
• Extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: • English fluency required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: ASAP to 31.12.26

Work Modality: Home-based

Remuneration: