Project Adviser, Value Chain Engagement Vacancy at the International Trade Centre (ITC)
The International Trade Centre (ITC) is implementing the Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP II) funded by the European Union (EU) and runs from 2023-2027 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.
Output 1.3 of Markup II aims to activate regional value chain review mechanisms (VCRMs) and the
national Value Chain working groups supported to serve as platforms for alignment of workplans and
interventions of implementing agencies. The project aims to facilitate the development of a collective
strategic regional vision concerning future business trends, challenges, opportunities, and potential policy
interventions for the prioritized value chains. This will involve conducting value chain assessment and
organizing Public-Private Dialogues (PPDs) to engage key institutions, including the EAC Secretariat,
national governments, agencies, and prominent private sector associations. While rooted in the value
chain review mechanisms, the primary emphasis will be on articulating a shared regional vision for the
priority value chains. This entails consolidating insights from various strategic documents, institutions,
and forums, mobilizing key stakeholders around the established regional vision, and offering advisory
services to assist stakeholders in navigating relevant changes and addressing challenges aligned with
the strategic vision.
This position is located in the Strategies and Policy for Trade and Investment Section (SPTI), the ITC. It
aims to support the implementation of the Market Access Upgrade Programme in East Africa, funded by
the EU and runs from 2023-2027 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 provision of support and facilitation of partnerships
with national, regional and international institutions.
The duties of the Project Adviser will be mainly focussed on activation of regional VCRMs for Leather,
Avocado and Coffee, and liaising with national platforms for alignment of workplans and interventions
with the regional agenda.
Project Adviser, Value Chain Engagement Vacancy at the International Trade Centre (ITC) - October 2024
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