Overview
The International Lead Consultant will draft and consolidate the ASEAN Catalogue of Circular Products, Services and Policy Frameworks, serving as a regional reference tool for policymakers and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and submit a detailed outline and refined narrative framework for the ASEAN Catalogue.
- Refine and operationalize the analytical approach and structure.
- Coordinate with the ITC project team and subject matter experts.
- Develop first draft of the ASEAN Catalogue.
- Revise the draft Catalogue based on feedback.
- Prepare the final consolidated manuscript of the ASEAN Catalogue.
Required Experience
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in policy research, trade and sustainable development, circular economy, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience drafting analytical reports, policy publications, or flagship knowledge products for international organisations, governments, or research institutions.
- Proven experience synthesizing complex technical inputs from multiple experts into coherent written outputs.
- Experience working on circular economy, sustainable value chains, environmental policy, or trade-related sustainability topics is highly desirable.
- Previous experience working with international organisations, United Nations agencies, or regional institutions is an asset.
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree (MA/MSc/MBA, PhD or equivalent) in International Trade, Economics, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Extensive relevant professional experience in policy analysis, trade policy, circular economy, or related areas may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.
