National consultant in charge of supporting ATPE’s raw materials exemption, Antananarivo

National consultant in charge of supporting ATPE’s raw materials exemption, Antananarivo Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund Country: Madagascar Antananarivo Office: UNICEF Madagascar UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights and help them reach their full potential from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate and proud of what we do, as long as our presence is needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a profession – it’s a vocation.

Location

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff varied opportunities for professional and personal development, allowing them to strengthen their sense of usefulness while serving children and communities around the world, with an attractive set of remunerations and benefits. We invite you to consult our website ( website ) for more information Specific objectives

• Map the complete process of importing raw materials used in the local manufacture of TAPEs, including actors, documents, steps, timelines, costs, taxes, duties, decision points and bottlenecks.
• Identify and analyze critical imported raw materials for the manufacture of TAPEs, their quality requirements, potential local alternatives, normative constraints, tariff codes and applicable tax/customs regimes.
• Assess the potential impact of import duties, taxes and costs on the cost of production and final price of locally produced RUTFs, in relation to accessibility for severe acute malnutrition management programs.
• Produce a high-level advocacy package including an argument note, options note, decision-making presentation, key messages and administrative correspondence projects to support the process with the relevant authorities.

Responsibilities

• Propose an operational roadmap for monitoring advocacy actions, including responsibilities, steps, risks, mitigation measures and documents to be submitted.
• Obtaining exemption from imported inputs for the local manufacture of the TAPE provided to UNICEF

Education / Qualifications

If you would like more information about this consultancy, including detailed deliverables and expected results, please see the full Terms of Reference here: External ToR TMC0006038.pdf

Candidate profile

Minimum qualifications required: Minimum requirements: Academic training: A master in one of the following areas> Law, taxation, customs, economics, international trade, public administration, public policy, supply chain, health economics, public health or related fields. Minimum: Candidates without a master’s degree should have university education (bachelor’s degree) and strong evidence of additional training as an asset

Experience

At least 15 years of relevant experience in customs, taxation, import, international trade, public policy, institutional advocacy or regulatory analysis. Demonstrated experience in process mapping, analysis of administrative barriers, private public dialogue and advocacy/decision note formulation. Skills: Good understanding of exemption mechanisms, import procedures, tariff nomenclature, customs documents and interactions with public administrations. Excellent analytical skills, writing in French, facilitation of workshops and communication with decision-makers. Experience working with organizations of the United Nations system, international development or humanitarian aid organizations, etc. working in the field of combating malnutrition or a similar program is a major asset. Language requirements: Mastery of French and Malagasy Desired advantages: Knowledge of the desired English. For every child, you need to show... The core values of UNICEF, benevolence, respect, integrity, trust, responsibility and sustainability (CRITAS). They are the basis of everything we do and the way we do it. Discover our Charter of Values: UNICEF Values

Other information

UNICEF is there to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our staff must reflect the diversity of these children. UNICEF is committed to including everyone, regardless of race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, breastfeeding hours and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those with long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments that, in interaction with various barriers, may impede their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its policy and strategy for the inclusion of people with disabilities 2022-2030UNICEF is committed to increasing the number of employees living with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we plan reasonable accommodations to meet the work-related support needs of candidates and employees living with disabilities. UNICEF has also set up an accessibility assistance service to enhance physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant living with a disability and need digital accessibility support to complete the online application form, please submit your application through the email accessibility button on the UNICEF Careers page Accessibility | UNICEF. UNICEF does not hire candidates married to children (persons under 18 years of age). UNICEF has a zero tolerance policy for behaviour that is inconsistent with the goals and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of power and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo a rigorous review of their references and background and must adhere to these standards and principles. The background check will include the verification of academic credentials and work history. Selected applicants may be required to provide additional background check information, and selected applicants living with a disability may be asked to submit supporting documentation relating to their disability in confidence. Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal (TMS): An updated TMS profile and an updated curriculum vitae (CV) A cover letter A detailed technical proposal : Soume re a proposal the methodological approach demonstrating a clear understanding of the objectives fs of the mission, realistic and structured approach for the documentary review, consulted them ons, cost/tax analysis, regulatory analysis, preparati advocacy materials and the validati with the par esStakeholders A separate financial offer (only accepted in the attached template format) Financial proposal template TMC0006038.docx Remarks: If the Terms of Reference (ToR) or documents relating to the financial offer are not visible on some recruitment platforms, we invite you to consult our official page: Vacancies | UNICEF Careers UNICEF does not collect any fees at any stage of the recruitment, selection and contracting process (application, interview, validation, appointment or training). In addition, UNICEF will never ask for applicants’ bank details. All positions at UNICEF are publicly advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be

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