International Consultant – Strategic Foresight trainer

Result of ServiceThe above duties and responsibilities will be completed as per the timeline below, and latest by 31 December 2025: Output 1: training is developed and validated by ITC – 15 September 2025 Output 2: training is delivered in September/October 2025 Work Locationhome-based (no travel) Expected durationASAP - 31.12.25 Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe International Trade Centre (ITC) is a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, dedicated to supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). As global trade becomes more volatile and interconnected, ITC seeks to build internal capacity to think long-term, explore, anticipate, prepare for, and shape future developments for ITC through the application of Strategic Foresight. In this context, an International Consultant will deliver training on this topic. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES The International Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Chief, Human Resources, and is expected to: Design and deliver practical and engaging online session(s), practicing the application of strategic foresight thinking and strategic foresight tools in the context of a specific question: ‘the future of Trade Related Technical Assistance’. The training will equip personnel with in-depth knowledge of strategic foresight methodologies and tools such as referenced by the UN Futures Lab, and their application in the context of this question. All training participants will have completed the UNSSC’s “Strategic Foresight Fundamentals” online course prior to this training. The Consultant has to ensure that s/he has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform his/her services under this consultancy contract and for subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC. Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the Consultant shall request prior written permission from ITC. S/he has further to ensure obtain accreditation to event(s), if required. ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons - of all genders - equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind. Qualifications/special skillsAdvanced degree in Foresight/Futures Studies, International Development, International Trade, Economics or Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Innovation Management or related fields. A first level university degree in combination with additional qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in: designing and delivering strategic foresight or futures thinking training programmes, applying foresight tools and methods, working with or for international organisations, ideally trade-related technical assistance is required. SKILLS • Excellent understanding and ability to contextualize foresight tools for trade-related technical assistance • Excellent understanding of integrating foresight approaches into programmatic design or organisational strategy • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Up to date with current global trends, MSMEs and development challenges Languages• Advanced English is mandatory. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.