Economic Commission for Africa National Consultant- Trade Expert Jobs in Ethiopia


Economic Commission for Africa National Consultant- Trade Expert Jobs in Ethiopia;UNECA seeks a national consultant to conceptualize, draft, and finalize a Step‑by‑Step Guide for Trading Goods under the AfCFTA for Liberia. The Guide will serve as a practical tool for exporters, importers, MSMEs, and women‑ and youth‑owned enterprises, clearly outlining regulatory and procedural requirements under the AfCFTA framework.

Objectives

  • Develop an accurate, practical, accessible, and user‑friendly Liberia Step‑by‑Step Guide for Trading Goods under the AfCFTA

  • Support private sector engagement in intra‑African trade

  • Promote effective and inclusive use of the AfCFTA Agreement

    Methodology

    Desk Research

  • Review AfCFTA Agreement, Liberia’s trade legislation, customs regulations, and National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy

    Primary Data Collection

  • Gather information from government ministries, agencies, and selected businesses through questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups

    Case Studies

  • Document experiences of Liberian companies engaged in import/export under AfCFTA provisions

    Responsibilities

  • Engage with Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Liberia Chamber of Commerce, and other stakeholders

  • Conduct research and analyze Liberia’s trade policy and AfCFTA frameworks

  • Collect and integrate case studies from Liberian businesses

  • Draft and present the Guide at a stakeholder validation workshop

  • Revise draft based on feedback from ECA, government, and stakeholders

  • Submit final publication‑ready Guide; support translation if required

    Qualifications

    Education

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or above) in Economics, International Trade, Trade Law, or related field
    (required)

  • First‑level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted

    Experience

  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in trade‑related research and/or analysis

  • Expert knowledge of AfCFTA, Liberia’s trade and economic policies, institutions, and business environment

  • Experience conducting and publishing interdisciplinary research in policy, economics, or legal aspects of trade integration (highly desirable)

    Skills

  • Strong analytical and report‑writing skills

  • Ability to engage with government, private sector, and stakeholders

    Languages

  • Fluency in English (required)

  • Knowledge of French (advantageous)

    Result of Service

  • Improved access to trade information for Liberian businesses, particularly MSMEs, women, and youth traders

  • Enhanced capacity of exporters and importers to follow validated procedures under AfCFTA

  • Strengthened regulatory transparency and private sector participation in intra‑African trade

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Economic Commission for Africa National Consultant- Trade Expert Jobs in Ethiopia

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