Statistician for export potential and value chain analysis

Result of ServiceThe International Consultant will ensure timely delivery of the following outputs: Output 1 by 04/11/2025: updated and quality checked export potential dataset for Trinidad and Tobago shared with the team developer for upload. Output 2 by 04/12/2025: code to compute value chain feasibility and desirability indicators for the ATCMA ECOWAS value chain selection finalised. Output 3 by 04/01/2026: dataset with results on all value chain feasibility and desirability indicators for the ATCMA ECOWAS value chain selection, in Excel. Output 4 by 04/2/2026: final edited version of the ATO user manual of the Monitor Module translated in Portuguese (doc file), final edited version of the training materials of the ATO Monitor Module translated in Portuguese (ppt file), final edited version of the translation of the ATO Monitor website content into Portuguese (po file). Work LocationITC Headquarters (Geneva) Expected duration4 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, assists developing countries to leverage expanding trade opportunities in an increasingly complex global environment. ITC promotes sustainable and inclusive development goals through trade. The Trade and Market Intelligence section (TMI) is part of ITC’s Division of Market Development (DMD). TMI has developed a range of tools for strategic and operational market research, focusing on products and markets of interest to developing countries, assessing sectoral and national trade performance and trade competitiveness. TMI regularly supports the work of ITC projects through its tools and methodologies. TMI will support specific components of the following projects: Embedded Market Analysis tools into Trinidad and Tobago Business Portal The project aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of international trade information for stakeholders in Trinidad and Tobago by embedding TMI’s market analysis tools—Trade Map, Market Access Map, and Export Potential Map—into Trinidad and Tobago’s Business Information Portal. This initiative supports the export ambitions of local Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) by providing them with intuitive access to global trade statistics, market entry conditions, and untapped export opportunities. Specifically, the Export Potential Map component offers users evidence-based insights to identify sectors and products with high export potential and opportunities for diversification. For Trinidad and Tobago, the tool is tailored with features such as customized country groupings (e.g., CARICOM, Latin America), a downloadable dataset, and a dedicated services export module to highlight areas where the country has strong service export prospects. This tool empowers businesses and policymakers alike to make strategic, data-informed decisions that can foster export-led growth and economic diversification. Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA)—ECOWAS The ATCMA Programme is an initiative aimed at sustainably increasing intra-African trade and trade between Africa and the European Union (EU). Funded by the EU and implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), this four-year program aims to improve market access for specific value chains and increase the export competitiveness of SMEs in these sectors. It also seeks to reduce trade barriers, enhance compliance with quality standards, and promote added value and export diversification. By prioritizing women- and youth-led businesses, ATCMA aims to promote economic inclusion and encourage sustainable business practices. The umbrella programme is structured around two intervention levels: the Continental Component and sub-regional Components in five RECs: COMESA, EAC, ECCAS, ECOWAS and SADC. ITC’s Trade and Market Intelligence section is implementing analysis to inform the selection of focus value chains for ATCMA Continental and regional components during the inception phase of the project. The current opening pertains to the ECOWAS sub-regional component of the ATCMA programme. African Trade Observatory (ATO) TMI is currently working, in collaboration with the Africa Union (AU) and with the financial support of the European Commission (EU), on the African Trade Observatory (ATO) project. This project aims at supporting the implementation and monitoring of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). As part of this project, ITC works closely with many African partners, including the African Union Commission, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and African Union Member States. The International Consultant will participate in TMI’s support of these three programmes as described below. Description of Duties/Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Associate Statistician, overall guidance of the Market Analyst and of the Section Chief, Trade and Market Intelligence (TMI) and in collaboration with local experts and relevant ITC staff/consultant, the international consultant will be responsible for the following duties: For Trinidad and Tobago: • Prepare and quality control an updated dataset with Spring 2025 estimations of export potential, actual exports and untapped potential for the for the Export Potential Map embedded in Trinidad and Tobago’s Business Information Portal. • Introduce any necessary revisions detected, flag them and describe them to the Market Analyst and the studies team. • Liaise with the team developer to upload the revised data to the platform. For ATCMA—ECOWAS: • Revise and improve the code of the ITC value chain selection methodology, and adapt it to the context of ATCMA ECOWAS • Take part in meetings to develop and refine the value chain selection methodology, discuss implementation challenges across ATCMA projects, and identify solutions • Compute indicators on feasibility and desirability criteria for the value chain selection under the ATCMA ECOWAS • Revise code and indicators as needed given feedback from stakeholders and/or members of the TMI team working on value chains For ATO: • proofread, edit and translate into Portuguese the ATO user manual of the Monitor Module • proofread, edit and translate into Portuguese the ATO training materials of the Monitor Module • proofread, edit and translate into Portuguese the content of the ATO Monitor module • liaise with project team to clarify concepts, flag potential mismatches between the materials and the platform, and suggest additional explanations if needed. Copyright: 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 the 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 the prior written permission from ITC. S/he has further to ensure to 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 skillsPostgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA, PHD or other) in trade, economics, statistics or similar field. Extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree. Minimum of 2 year of work experience in data management and analysis and research Skills: • Extensive knowledge of international trade and statistics • Experience with online tools and databases related to international trade. • Experience with ITC market analysis databases. • Experience in trade data analysis and statistics, including working large datasets and computing complex indicators related to international value chains and export potential analysis using statistical software. • Proficiency in SAS, R and Python • Ability to work independently • Experience working on data-related projects in a team. Other Experience: • Previous work experience on trade data analysis would be an asset • Previous work experience using export potential data would be an asset • Knowledge of the ITC Value Chain methodology would be an asset. • Knowledge of ATO Indicators would be an asset. LanguagesProficiency in English and Portuguese. Additional InformationNot available. 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