Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through CTG four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Departments/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

CTG Department of Digitalization, Technology and Innovation (DTA/DTI) supports countries to strengthen competitiveness in global markets through capacity-building in quality, environmental sustainability, and social accountability requirements in accordance with international management system standards and private sector requirements. The Quality Infrastructure and Smart Production Division (DTA/DTI/QIS) provides policy guidance and institutional capacity-building interventions related to standards, metrology,

testing, inspection, certification and accreditation, which are needed to participate effectively in the multilateral trading system.

The Directorate of Digitalization, Technology and Agri-Business (DTA), coordinates and mainstreams the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in its technical cooperation, strategic, normative activities aiming at fostering the inclusive and sustainable development in the era of 4IR. It creates new and innovative technical cooperation deliverables in the areas of trade, investment, technology innovation and agro-industry and agri-business.

Somalia is in the midst of finalizing its preparation for its accession to the WTO and join the global trade market to reap the benefits of such a system. These benefits include free and fair trade; enhanced exports; improved quality and yield of products; increased foreign exchange; economic growth stimulus leading to reduction in poverty. Ultimately, when all of these aspects

are realized, the chances of peace and prosperity for Somalia and the region become a real possibility.

However, to reap the benefits of being part of the global free trade, accession to the WTO is only a means of possibly accessing the global market, which can only be achieved if and when trading partners can provide evidence of compliance to market requirements – in line with TBT and SPS measures. This means demonstrating management and control along the entire supply chain, through systems based on risk assessment with scientific evidence. To complement these management and control systems, nations need to provide internationally recognized testing, calibration, certification and inspection services.

It is these very areas where CTG can provide the necessary technical assistance to strengthen the requisite institutional framework, coordination mechanism and help Somalia in developing strategic direction for a holistic the quality infrastructure, conformity assessment services and integrating it with a National Quality Policy with its association technical regulations and implementation plan.

CTG proposes to launch activities in the following area to ascertain the current status:

Quality Policy: Overall Strategic Vision – the Quality Policy integrates all of the above and links them to the related technical regulations and implementation plan.

The international expert would work in tandem with the national counterparts/experts to carry out:

a. Assessment and Analysis of the structure, formulation, role, responsibility and legislative mandate of the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC)

b. Identify gaps and capacity building needs of the NTFC

c. Develop roadmap of activities/mitigation measures to address the above

Once the roadmap of mitigating measures has been developed and shared with the counterparts, CTG in collaboration with UNCTAD would then develop focused and detailed series of activities to address the known gaps and other priority areas identified by the NTFC.

Under the overall supervision of the CTG Programme Manager, in direct coordination with the our client Somalia O.i.C. based in Mogadishu, the expert shall carry out the following duties:

Description of main duties Outputs to be achieved Expected Duration Location 1. Based on previous studies/work conducted by UNCTAD on National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) review the current status of the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC), and assess their capacity to negotiate WTO accession Review the legal framework under which the NTFC was formulated and the roles and responsibilities of the NTFC Legal framework, roles and responsibilities of the NTFC reviewed. 03 w/d Somalia

2. Building on the initial assessment and analysis of the NTFC done by UNCTAD, collate all relevant documents and information to identify gaps in negotiation skills for Trade Agreements Based on the collated information from the questionnaire, identify gaps, capacity building needs for the NTFC to address trade negotiation and trade facilitation agreements, procedures and protocols in line with WTO requirements Detailed needs assessment of the NTFC capacity on trade negotiations conducted. Gap analysis and capacity building needs of the NTFC identified. 06 w/d 3. Propose recommendations for roadmap of activities that would lead to capacity building of NTFC staff on trade negotiations. Based on the above develop a series of activities that would provide a clear path for Somalia to strengthen the NTFC, propose measures to strengthen the NTFC to play its role in WTO accession and Trade Facilitation Agreements Roadmap of activities, intervention plans for strengthening of the negotiation skills of NTFC officials developed. Protocols and procedures for the trade facilitation agreements developed. 03 w/d 4. Document two export procedures Identify the challenges linked to trade facilitation (formalities, duplication, etc.). Validate the procedures with NTFC Draft proposals for the two export-related procedures. Link these procedures (where applicable) with relevant on-going activities implemented by CTG and other UN partner agencies Challenges identified. Export procedures validated by NTFC. Proposal for the two export-related procedures drafted. Synergies between other on-going activities identified. 06 w/d 5. Prepare and submit final report This must include: Recommendations for way forward; targeted interventions on the protocols and procedures for Trade negotiation facilitation agreements. Final report including recommendations, intervention plans, and focused project fiche submitted. 03 w/d Total 21 w/d

2. WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.

3. WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.

Core competencies:

1. WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our CTG identity.

2. WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.

3. WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.

4. WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.

Managerial competencies:

1. WE ARE STRATEGIC, DECISIVE, PRINCIPLED AND INSPIRATIONAL: As managers, we are strategic and fair in driving our team’s performance. As leaders, we are a source of inspiration, stand for norms and standards established in the UN Charter and duty bound to defend these ideals with a principled approach.

2. WE ARE INCLUSIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE: As managers, we are inclusive in our approach and maintain constructive engagement with all our stakeholders. As leaders, we embrace all personnel and stakeholders and are accountable mutually within CTG, within the system, to beneficiaries and the public and beyond.

3. WE ARE MULTI-DIMENSIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL: As managers, we go beyond conventional methods to help our organizational units strengthen their own agility and adaptability to change. As leaders in the UN system, we have a vision, which is integrated and engaged across the pillars of Peace and Security, Human Rights and Development.

4. WE ARE COLLABORATIVE AND CO-CREATIVE: As managers, we foster a team spirit and create meaningful opportunities to hear the voices of those around us, while realizing that only by working together can we accomplish our mission. As leaders, we see the inter-dependency of imperatives of the UN Charter and personally champion a collaborative inter-agency, multi-stakeholders and cross-thinking approach.

Education:

• Advanced university degree, preferably in Business, Finance or related field.

Technical and Functional Experience:

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in the area of trade development.

• Worked on trade negotiation and development for at least 3 years in Africa or Asia.

• Computer literate with experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

• Experience in a least 1 donor-funded project.

Languages:

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an assert.