Overview
The consultant will conduct a feasibility assessment of a voluntary global Hub model for CITES electronic permit data exchange.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a study assessing technical, financial, operational and legal considerations and benefits of a voluntary global Hub model for eCITES permit data exchange.
- Produce a draft technical report containing the afore-mentioned topics, based on desk research, structured interviews, and consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- Produce the final technical report based on feedback received from stakeholders.
Required Experience
- A Minimum ten years’ experience in trade facilitation, in particular working with international organizations or governments on developing digital solutions for sustainable trade (e.g. eCITES, eSPS, eCOO, Single Window etc.) is required.
- Prior experience working with the IPPC ePhyto hub and technical knowledge about electronic data standards for international trade (UN/CEFACT, WCO), interoperability, and related topics is desirable;
- Experience in the preparation of technical reports and presentations is desirable;
- Experience using standard office technology, including MS Office applications such as Excel and Word, email and internet tools, and database management systems is desirable;
- Experience conducting research and analysis, and preparing written reports for CITES stakeholders is desirable;
- Experience conducting research and analytical assessments, drafting reports and technical documents for CITES stakeholders, and familiarity with CITES permit systems and procedures is desirable.
Qualifications
An Advanced university degree in information systems, economics, international relations, sustainable development or any related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
