A) About FSSP Ethiopia, WUSC
The Field Support Services Project (FSSP) Ethiopia is established to provide timely and cost effective, efficient logistical, financial and administrative support services as well as technical specialist support services to Global Affairs Canada’s (GAC) programming and policy dialogues in Ethiopia. The FSSP in Ethiopia is managed through the World University Service of Canada (WUSC).
The aim of Canada’s bi-lateral development program in Ethiopia is to manage Canada’s resources effectively with accountability to achieve meaningful, sustainable results that are in line with Ethiopia’s Growth and Transformation Plan. In order to facilitate Canada’s development programs and projects in Ethiopia, FSSP Ethiopia is recruiting qualified and reliable consultant described below to contribute to specific program areas.
Technical Specialist: Trade and Economic Development Specialist
Background:
African regional integration has the potential to connect otherwise small, isolated or fragmented markets into a viable regional market that can produce economies of scale for sustained and inclusive growth. The Pan-Africa Regional Development Program is currently supporting the process of economic integration and enhanced intra-African trade, including the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and other trade facilitation and inclusive economic development initiatives. In this context, the Program wishes to emphasize the role of women as economic agents and women’s economic rights, including reducing harassment and gender based violence, increasing access to gender-sensitive infrastructure.
Objective
The services of a trade and economic development specialist is required to provide expert technical services and to undertake diverse tasks in order to ensure the effective and efficient results-based management of Canada’s Pan-Africa Regional Development Program.
Scope of work / key activities
Activities of the specialist will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Required Competencies and Experience
I) Essential
II) Abilities and Experience(essential):
III) Abilities and Experience (not essential):
Time frame
The consultant will be available from July 2018 to June 2022.
Level of effort
The consultant could be required to work for up to 7 days per month during the period indicated in section 4.5 above.