Botswana_Technical assistance to the implementation of the EPA support programme in Botswana

The economy is dominated by the mining sector, especially by diamonds, which account for about 16% of GDP (Statistics Botswana 2018 GDP Report), represent over 80% of exports and about 30% of government revenues. While not significant in terms of GDP (2% at current prices in 2018), agriculture is the main source of livelihood for over 80% of the total population livestock farming is particularly important, with a cattle population estimated at 2.55 million heads.

The overall objective of the programme of which this contract will be a part is to promote export-led economic diversification and growth in Botswana with improved employment in targeted value chains (beef & leather).

The purpose of this contract is to establish a Technical Assistance Team (TAT), which will be composed of a core team of 3 key experts who will contribute to:

  • Increasing and diversifying non-mining exports of Botswana to the EU and the region by inter alia drawing on the opportunities offered by the SADC-EPA;
  • Enhancing enterprise and product competitiveness in selected value chains with a potential to strengthen women’s economic empowerment;
  • Increasing FDI in support of the export effort

 

Qualifications: 
  • A [post-graduate] degree in International Trade, Economics, international law or any other related field, or equivalent of 2 years of general professional experience in addition to the minimum requirement

General Professional Experience

  • At least 10 years of experience in trade-related technical assistance working with government agencies and multiple stakeholders

Specific Professional Experience and other Skills

  • Five (05) years of professional experience in trade issues/procedures, such as trade facilitation, SPS/TBT, Rules of Origin, safeguard measures and private sector development;
  • Experience in managing EDF-funded programmes and overseeing implementation of policy dialogue and delivery of communication outputs;
  • Strong track record in project monitoring will be an asset;
  • Experience in capacity building and training programmes is highly desirable;
  • Proven capacity to coordinate multi-component projects, and to lead multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
  • Good facilitation skills evidenced by a proven track record in chairing or facilitating seminars/meetings;
  • Working Knowledge of EU trade agreements including EPAs;
  • Familiarity with the SADC-EPA will be an asset;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (at least C2 level)
Start / Duration: 

The intended start date is July 2020 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 42 months from this date.

Please send your most recent CV to: job [at] afci.de