INDIVIDUAL LOCAL INGELO CONSULTANT
Procurement Process
IC - Individual contractor
Office
UNDP-SWZ - SWAZILAND
Deadline
06-Jun-25 @ 09:59 AM (New York time)
Published on
22-May-25 @ 12:00 AM (New York time)
Reference Number
UNDP-SWZ-00164
Contact
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Introduction
Country: Eswatini
Description of the Assignment:
The primary objective of this contract is to support the implementation of the Ingelo Local Market Access Certification Scheme by guiding a selected group of 22 MSMEs through the certification process. This initiative aims to facilitate their formal market penetration, enhance product and service quality compliance, and ultimately position them for entry into the AfCFTA market. By domesticating ISO standards and tailoring them to the realities of Eswatiniโs MSMEs, the scheme seeks to reduce technical barriers and improve the competitiveness of local enterprises.
The Consultant will;
Assist identified MSMEs to develop and implement management systems for their production facilities.Assist in providing technical guidance/advise to partners assigned to assist through implementation, at setting up.Provide mentorship and training of the 22 selected participants from identified industry sectors on understanding and implementing requirements of the Cottage production standard.Support 22 MSMEs to clear findings raised during the audits.Identify appropriate research facilities to support the testing processes required for certification protocols to be fully adhered to.Facilitate testing of product samples at development stage in the case of product certification to verify product conformity to applicable requirements.Monitor and document the implementation through certification processes and MSMEs performance, including estimating average costs and timelines associated to adhering to the guidelines inclusive of documenting MSMEs perceptions of the certification procedures.Develop a report documenting the impact of the Ingelo certification scheme on the 22 selected participants in comparison to a comparative group of MSMEs that have applied for certification during the same period.
Period of assignment/services:120 Working Days
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