International Expert on E-commerce (SSAs)

The International Expert on E-commerce will design, develop and deliver a three-day training course on e-commerce for the Agency for Innovation and Digital Technologies in Tajikistan. The expert will review national strategies, adapt training content, conduct training sessions, and prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Review relevant national strategies, policies, legislation, and institutional frameworks related to e-commerce, digital trade, digital economy, customs, taxation, consumer protection, logistics, digital payments, cybersecurity, and SME development
• In co-operation with the line state agency adapt the training content to the institutional needs and knowledge level of participants
• Prepare comprehensive training materials for three days covering key dimensions of e-commerce ecosystems and governance
• Conduct a three-day training adapted to the context and responsibilities of government officials working on e-commerce and digital economy issues in Tajikistan
• Conduct pre-and-post evaluation exercises to assess participants’ learning outcomes and include findings in a comprehensive report
• Complete the final report and recommendations

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) in International Trade, Economics, Business Administration or other related fields
• At least 7 years of progressive professional experience in e-commerce, digital trade, digital economy policy, ICT regulation, or related fields
• Proven experience of working with state agencies, government institutions and public sector
• Experience in designing and delivering capacity-building programs, workshops, or executive-level trainings for government officials and policymakers
• Understanding of international frameworks and best practices related to UN WTO, UNCITRAL instruments on e-commerce, cybersecurity and data governance would be considered as an asset
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications and online databases
• Professional fluency in Russian and English, knowledge of Tajik is an advantage but is not mandatory
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity

Skills

• E-Commerce
• Digital Trade Development
• Digital Economy Policy
• ICT Regulation
• Capacity-building curriculum design
• Workshop Facilitation
• Executive Training Delivery
• Government Relations
• International Trade
• UN WTO Frameworks
• UNCITRAL Instruments
• Cybersecurity
• Data Governance
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Online Database Management
• Report Writing
• Gender Awareness

Languages

Russian, English