Result of ServiceIn support of the above outputs and outcomes, in collaboration with national counterparts, the Consultant will be responsible for the following outputs: 1. Support to the TF team in the small-scale trader related activities, surveys and evaluation activities; 2. Assist in preparation of training materials, report, guidelines, and other studies for local partners and donors; 3. Follow-up and finalisation of the national mapping of small scale traders; 4. Inputs for adaptation and development of activities in coordination with national partners; 5. Coordination of field activities –survey and evaluation– and assist in follow-up with national experts and national partners; 6. Perform any other related activity requested, under the small-scale trading component, communication, production of brochures, dissemination on medias, organization of events and related, and general support to national beneficiaries. The estimated number of working days per month can be shifted from one month to another. Work Locationhome-based Expected duration20.04.25 - 19.02.26 Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground: The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations (UN). ITC works with developing and economies in transition to achieve sustainable development through exports – activating, supporting and delivering projects with an emphasis on achieving competitiveness. It does this by providing trade-related technical assistance to the private sector, trade institutions and policymakers, and by working with national, regional and international bodies. Within its mandate, the ITC contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) working for income generation and sustainable livelihoods, linking businesses to world markets and enabling small enterprises in developing and transition countries to integrate to formal economy. ITC’s technical assistance in the area of trade facilitation for small-scale traders aims at improving the limited ability to expand intra regional trade between neighbouring countries. Most common bottlenecks are, among others, cumbersome customs procedures, export procedures, non-transparent, unjustified delays at the entrance and exit boundaries, lack of access to finance, professional skills and inappropriate marketing, lack of commercial premises, excessive regulation, the use of automation and low literacy. These barriers are particularly more pronounced for WICBTs because of their gender, low technical and economic capacity compared to MSMEs in the formal sector that have more advanced capacities. As part of the trade facilitation program, the ITC support cross-border small scale trade, facilitating the passage to the formal economy and improving the business environment in which small traders and particularly Women Informal Cross-Border Trades (WICBTs) and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operate. ITC implements technical assistance projects in selected regions and borders, aiming at increase exports to neighbouring countries reducing transactions costs, corruption and harassment at border locations. In order to create an environment in which (a) legitimate trade by women informal cross border traders is simple, speedy, and more predictable (b) policies and practice are put in place to enable voluntary compliance and increased public trust in customs and border procedures and (c) sustainable systems are implemented to encourage women ICBTs to move from informal to formal. The Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP II) is funded by the European Union (EU) and runs from 2023-2027. With a view to contribute to economic development in the East African Community (EAC) through increased sustainable intra-African and EU-Africa trade, MARKUP II has been designed to improve livelihoods, employment, export competitiveness for MSMEs and economic growth in Africa through supporting the development and strengthening of key export-oriented priority value chains with high potential. The programme covers activities in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda through the provisions of partnerships with national, regional and international institutions. Among other objectives, the second phase of the MARKUP II aims among other objectives to support small-scale traders and women traders strengthening women organisations’ capacities and the passage to formal. The purpose of this project is to enhance capabilities of women associations and through them of women traders and small-scale traders in selected countries on border compliance, cross-border transactions, advocacy, reduction and simplification of administrative procedures, commercial practices, and legal and financial literacy among other. Through advanced training of trainers and replication in collaboration with local associations serving as multiplier the projects aims to achieve sustainability and continuous support to women to overcome the obstacles faced at-the-border. The ITC teams work in coordination with a local project teams comprising local institutions in the beneficiary countries to deliver the outputs and outcomes in the projects. Duties: The Consultant, who will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Senior Officer in close collaboration with the TF team and the national Partners, will: • Assist in the development, adaptation and implementation of activities aiming at facilitating intra-regional trade in selected African countries; • Support small-scale traders and Women ICBTs as per project plans, and follow up on the implementation of activities in the field in closed collaboration with national partners and institutions -women associations, traders associations, etc-; • Support the deployment of actors’ mapping exercises in collaboration with national partners; • Assist in coordination of surveys -baseline data collection, trade costs, corruption and other-; • Carry out research and follow-up on impact and evaluation of project activities, events and trainings to complete reports; • Assist in preparing briefs and reports on field surveys and consultations; • Assist in review and update modifications to training manuals and materials for local trade support institutions; • Assist in following up and support the implementation of training programmes for WICBTs conducted by local partners; • Follow up and assist national WICBT associations to prepare national final reports and studies; • Assist in collecting feedback and in maintaining the project tools, such as the small-scale traders website, E-Directory, and the capacity building and hybrid courses database in line with the expectations of partners and beneficiaries; • Carry out legal studies relating to business law, regional integration, commercial contracts and dispute resolution in cross border trade; • Assist in reviewing legal guides and training materials on regulations, procedures, business registration, contractual and commercial practices. Qualifications/special skillsMasters (or equivalent) in Law, Administration or related field. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience -either in the private sector, non-governmental agency or international organization- is desirable. Knowledge of legal and trade issues, migration and gender is required. LanguagesExcellent knowledge of French and English. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese, desirable. Additional Information6 working days/month, min 3 to max 10 months (possibility of extension). Copyright Clause: The consultant has to ensure that she has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC. Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC. ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons - of all genders - equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.