PROCUREMENT OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES OF TRADE CONSULTANT

Location :	Beirut, LEBANON
Application Deadline :	17-Sep-13
Type of Contract :	Individual Contract
Post Level :	International Consultant
Languages Required :	Arabic   English   French
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)	16-Oct-2013
Duration of Initial Contract :	5 months from contract signature date
Expected Duration of Assignment :	5 months from contract signature date
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Background
The project builds-up and strengthens the institutional capacities of the Ministry of Economy and Trade with respect to economic policy formulation, public sector management and control, private sector development and other related matters falling within the competences of the Ministry. The objectives will be accomplished through two specific outputs: Economic research and knowledge for enhanced policy formulation and implementation developed; and MoET high impact delivery capacity for efficient transfer of skills to the administration enhanced.  The expected activities of the project are designed to fit the latest institutional and operational needs foreseen by the MoET in the short to medium terms and fall under activity two of the new Project Document namely: Institutional Capacity of the Ministry of Economy and Trade developed and enhanced.   The Trade Consultant will be working under the direction of the Minister of Economy and Trade and the supervision of the UNDP Project Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Consultant shall be in charge of mapping all trade institutional, regulations, and legislations requirements related to the conformity and compliance of exported Lebanese products with the international market access requirements. He shall identify the major trade partners and evaluate their market access regulations, assess the needed changes in regulations or procedures and draw recommendations. Accordingly he will set up a trade map summarizing export requirements down to partner country and category of products whenever it is relevant. These activities will be accomplished in coordination with the International Relations team of the UNDP Project at the Ministry of Economy and Trade.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards; Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; Treats all people fairly without favoritism; Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment Functional Competencies: Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and strategy formulation; Wide knowledge and strong skills and experience in converting large volume of data into information and actionable analysis; Ability to perform multi-tasking related to cooperation between the private and public sectors; Sharing knowledge and experience with other advisors and project team; Ability to handle large volume of work under time constraint; Strong inter-personal skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Graduate Degree (Master or equivalent) in Economics or Masters in Business Administration. Experience: Relevant experience of minimum 10 years Language Requirements: Demonstrated communication skills included proficiency in Arabic and English Languages. French is a plus. Kindly refer to the Individual Consultant Procurement Notice and all related Annexes by visiting the below link: http://www.undp.org.lb/procurement/procurementDetail.cfm Please make sure to submit all the requested documents/information; otherwise your application will be considered incomplete.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.