International Consultant for Private Sector and Industry Ecosystem Mapping in the European Formulated Complementary Food Sector

The International Trade Centre (ITC) seeks a consultant to conduct a mapping of key European stakeholders active in the formulated complementary food sector. The assignment involves identifying potential partners, market actors, industry networks, and technical stakeholders to support sector development, knowledge exchange, investment, and business linkages.

Responsibilities

• Develop a stakeholder mapping methodology covering actors across the formulated / fortified complementary food value chain.
• Identify and map relevant European stakeholders, including industry associations, manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, machinery and equipment providers, distributors, retailers, research institutions, and other ecosystem actors.
• Develop a structured interview guide, aligned with the project's objectives and information needs, for consultations with selected stakeholders.
• Conduct interviews and consultations with the key stakeholders.
• Analyse findings from both desk research and stakeholder consultations.
• Assess stakeholder relevance, interest, influence, and potential contribution to the ITC’s objectives.
• Provide recommendations on priority stakeholders and engagement opportunities.

Requirements

• Postgraduate university degree in food science, agribusiness, economics, international development, or a related field.
• Extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in nutrition, food processing, market systems development, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated experience conducting market assessments, value chain analyses, stakeholder mappings, or business ecosystem studies.
• Strong knowledge of the European food industry and private sector landscape.
• Proven experience engaging with private sector actors, industry associations, and business support organizations.
• Familiarity with the formulated complementary food, nutrition, fortified foods, or food processing sectors is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, research, and report-writing skills in English.

Skills

• Food Science
• Agribusiness
• Economics
• International Development
• Nutrition
• Food Processing
• Market Systems Development
• Market Assessments
• Value Chain Analysis
• Stakeholder Mapping
• Business Ecosystem Studies
• European Food Industry Knowledge
• Private Sector Engagement
• Industry Associations Collaboration
• Business Support Organizations
• Formulated Complementary Food Sector
• Fortified Foods Knowledge
• Analytical Skills
• Research Skills
• Report Writing

Languages

English