Project Adviser, Policy & Value Chain Engagement

About the role

The International Trade Centre is seeking a Project Adviser to support trade and investment policy programming and to facilitate regional value‑chain review mechanisms within the COMESA sub‑regional component of the ATCMA programme.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, analyse and help reduce regulatory market‑access barriers affecting trade and investment in the COMESA region.
• Facilitate the value‑chain revision mechanism (output 1.3) and support implementation of output 1.1.
• Provide policy analysis on intellectual property rights, competition, digital trade and investment facilitation in line with AfCFTA and related agreements.
• Coordinate with UNIDO, other ITC teams and regional partners to ensure coherence across continental and sub‑regional components.
• Support SMEs, especially women‑ and youth‑led businesses, to enhance export competitiveness and compliance with quality standards.

Required profile

• Experience in trade policy, investment facilitation or related international development work.
• Familiarity with AfCFTA, COMESA trade frameworks and value‑chain development.
• Proven ability to work with multilateral organisations and regional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Required skills