Consultant on Non-preferential Certificates of Origin under the Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-border Paperless Trade in Asia and the Pacific (CPTA)

The consultant will analyze the benefits and challenges for adopting a protocol on mutual recognition of paperless solutions for non-preferential Certificates of Origin among selected CPTA parties. The role involves drafting analytical documents, presenting findings at expert and national consultation meetings, and refining reports based on consultation outcomes under the guidance of ESCAP.

Responsibilities

• Draft a document analyzing benefits and challenges for adopting a protocol on mutual recognition of paperless solutions for non-preferential Certificates of Origin among selected CPTA parties.
• Present findings at least one expert group meeting and one national consultation meeting as agreed with ESCAP secretariat.
• Refine the draft document based on consultation outcomes.
• Attend meetings related to the protocol organized by the ESCAP secretariat.
• Assess institutional, legal, and administrative reforms required for implementation and compliance with the protocol.
• Provide recommendations on adoption of the protocol including short, medium, and long term actions.

Requirements

• Master’s or higher degree in Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, and/or related fields.
• A minimum 5-year work experience in the area of trade policy/facilitation/e-commerce/paperless trade is required.
• Relevant experience in implementing trade facilitation project(s) preferred.
• Fluency in English is required.

Skills

• Trade Policy Analysis
• Trade Facilitation
• E-Commerce
• Paperless Trade
• Project Implementation
• Policy Analysis
• Analytical Report Production
• Multi-Stakeholder Consultation
• Mutual Recognition Protocols
• Cross-Border Trade
• Economic Analysis

Languages

English