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Consultant to Conduct the Feasibility Study of Cambodia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)

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Consultant to Conduct the Feasibility Study of Cambodia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)

Announcement Description

Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC), through Ministry of Commerce has received financial and technical assistance from the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) programme in implementing projects and activities related to the Cambodia Export Diversification and Expansion Programme (CEDEP), which forms part of the Aid for Trade for least developed countries. The EIF for the Trade-Related Technical Assistance (TRTA) to the least developed countries (LDCs) is the only multilateral partnership dedicated exclusively to assisting least developed countries (LDCs) in the use of trade as an engine for growth, sustainable development and poverty reduction. The EIF partnership of 51 countries, 24 donors and eight partner agencies work closely with governments, development organizations, civil society, and academia. The partnership leverages its collective know-how, outreach and experience to tackle the world’s most pressing trade-for-development issues.

The EIF is built on the principles of country ownership and partnership, it has allowed the country to enhance its national capacity to formulate, implement, manage and monitor a pro-poor trade policy that is consistent with and supported to the National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) and its Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

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Consultant to Conduct the Feasibility Study of Cambodia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)

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  • Career Category: Economics, Business Administration, Consultancy
  • Type : Job Opportunity
  • Location: Phnom Penh
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: N/A
Position Summary

The recruiting an international consultant to conduct the Feasibility Study of Cambodia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) for the Ministry of Commerce.

The International Consultant will conduct comprehensive research and provide policy advice on the feasibility of Cambodia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Specifically, the study aims to explore the impact of Cambodia-UAE FTA on (a) trade and investment liberalization, (b) sectoral impact on manufacturing, services, and agriculture, (c) explore policy priorities for deeper economic cooperation, (d) non-tariff barriers, (e) trade and investment facilitation, (f) trade remedies, and (f) the behind-border-issues such as movement of people, SMEs, and domestic capacities.

The Consultant will be base in department of Europe, Middle East and Africa and shall directly report to the director general of international trade. For day-to-day coordination, the consultant is to work closely with the director of Europe, Middle East and Africa department. The contract for a period of 08 Months working a maximum of 62 working days during that period (e.g. from the contract signing date). The contract can be renewable and the number of days extended beyond this period if it is necessary.

Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Qualifications to be quantitatively evaluated (scored):
  • PhD or Master Degree in international trade, Economics or Business, with specialization in free trade feasibility study or Management from a recognized international school or university.
  • Minimum practical experience of 10 years directly relevant to free trade feasibility study, international trade or trade policy.
  • Minimum experience of 8 years in a management position in a trade, economic or business development sector in Cambodia and/or in the region.
  • Data analysis and interpretation skill.
  • Good report writing skill.
  • Proven experience to manage team effectively and deliver under tight timeline,
  • Proven experience in leading multi-stakeholder consultation with government and other stakeholder.
  • Recommended:
  • Good interpersonal skills and result orientation;
  • Experience in working in free trade feasibility study, both independent and in team work;
  • Effective written/verbal communication skills;
 

How to Apply

In submitting their expressions of interest, consultants are kindly requested to indicate the following reference: Ref: GO4ECAM/T1/C/2022/01. Interested consultants must provide their updated curriculum vitae, indicating personal and technical skills, academic qualifications, experience in similar assignments, and experience in Cambodia and/or other developing countries along with the names of at least three (3) referees with contact information (e-mail address, telephone or fax numbers). Expressions of Interest shall be submitted in hard copy followed by an electronic copy.

Interested consultants may obtain copies of the detailed Terms of Reference (in English) for the assignment by sending a request by Email or from the address during office hours from 8:30am to 12:00am and from 2:00pm to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday, except public holidays.

Expressions of interest must be submitted to the address provided in the contact details on or before October 12, 2022 (before 5:00pm).

 
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Contact Details

Office Address
  • The Department of International Cooperation (DICO) Phum Toeuk Thla, Russian Blvd, Sangkat Toeuk Thla, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • The Department of International Cooperation (DICO)
 
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