Responsibilities:

The consultant will work under the supervision of the chief of the Green and Blue Economy Section, in close collaboration with the ECA team from the Subregional Office for Eastern Africa and the Regional Integration and Trade Division, and under the overall guidance of the director of TCND. The consultant will also work closely with other consultants responsible for conducting complementary studies, as well as member states, experts from other UN agencies, and development partners. By the end of the assignment, the consultant will deliver two studies and present the findings and recommendations during the capacity building workshop to relevant stakeholders. With the view to perform above duties, the consultant will carry out the following tasks and activities: – Desk review of regional integrated economic zones and fish trade practices. – Data collection through main stakeholders through field trips, consultations, interviews (including hybrid options). – One analytical report on transboundary and integrated economic zones development in the East African region. – One analytical report on the AfCFTA and fish trade value chain development in the East African region. – Presentation of key findings and recommendations to stakeholders during the capacity building workshop.

Requirements:

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in the field of international trade, regional integration, value chain development, environmental economics, international development or a related field from a recognized university/institution. A first-level university degree in the above specified fields in combination with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. At least 10 years of experience progressively responsible experience in the field of economics of international trade and value chain development or relevant experience gained through research and the provision of advisory services at the national, regional and/or international levels is required. At least 5 years of relevant experience in developing blue economy development strategies and policies to boost investment towards a nature-positive economy and sustainable livelihoods is desirable. Demonstrated capabilities to conduct rigorous and in-depth academic studies in international trade, regional economic integration and value chain development.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.