Result of Service

Understanding what policy measures and tools can be included in the implementation of the AfCFTA Protocol on trade in goods to promote a green transition and generating economic growth.

Work Location

Ethiopia

Expected duration

3 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Working under overall guidance from ATPC Coordinator and the direct supervision of the project manager, the consultant is expected to perform the following specific tasks:

– Conduct a desk review of literature and data on implications of preferential trade agreements, elimination of tariffs and non-tariff barriers in Africa as well as beyond including developed and emerging economies to support the green transition
– Carry out targeted stakeholder interviews both with policy makers of the AfCTFA, trade ministries of AfCFTA members, private sector and experts in environmental provisions in trade agreements
– Prepare the draft research paper with oversight from ECA
– Conduct internal review process led by ECA’s RITD and selected stakeholders;
– Finalize the research papers taking into account the feedback and suggestions provided.

Qualifications/special skills

Master’s degree in Economics, International Trade, International Relations, International Law and/or related areas is required.
Have a minimum of five (7) years of professional experience. Proven record in research in the African context, preferably analyzing the impact of trade agreements, is required. Understanding of Africa’s regional integration agenda, especially the AfCFTA, is desirable. Knowledge of environmental implications in trade and development is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English or French is required.

No Fee

THE 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.