National consultant in technical support for revenue-generating activities (AGR) and cross-border trade

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract The main responsibilities of the consultant will be: To contribute to the assessment of the capacity building needs of small traders, in particular women, cross-border traders, IDPs and returnees, by integrating gender sensitive analysis. Support the conduct of market research conducted by a consultant or consulting firm, follow up on it and share its findings on economic needs and opportunities with beneficiaries, including small traders. Design, adapt and validate with IOM tailored training modules on trade facilitation, human mobility, simple business management, financial education, as well as the prevention and reduction of corruption, fraud and harassment (Activity 2.3.2). Organize, facilitate or supervise training sessions for small traders in targeted areas, ensure the effective participation of women and vulnerable groups, and measure achievements (pre- and post-training evaluations). Map priority value chains and their actors (small traders, farmers, women traders, displaced populations and host communities), identify bottlenecks and support the creation of links with markets (Activity 2.3.4). Support the creation or reactivation of cross-border merchant associations at targeted points of passage: diagnosis, structuring, basic texts, governance, action plans and inclusion of IDPs and returnees (Activity 2.3.5). Facilitate access to finance for merchants and associations, notably by promoting and supporting village credit associations, in conjunction with financial institutions and local partners. Support the identification, selection and monitoring of beneficiaries of income-generating activities according to transparent vulnerability criteria, by supporting the development of simple business plans and post-training technical support. i) Contribute to the design and implementation of awareness-raising activities for small cross-border traders and women’s and youth associations on cross-border economic opportunities (Activity 2.3.6). Provide technical support to identify priorities for the modernization of cross-border markets, in coordination with IOM teams, local authorities and market management committees, to strengthen trade and trust between communities (Activity 2.3.7). Contribute to the reporting and monitoring of incidents of unfair treatment of cross-border traders (corruption, harassment, non-tariff barriers), in connection with the project’s complaint protection and management mechanisms. Ensure coordination with provincial and local authorities, relevant state departments, trade associations, microfinance institutions and other economic and humanitarian actors active in the area. Ensure the cross-cutting integration of gender, protection, the “do no harm” principle, social cohesion and accountability to affected populations in all activities. n) Collect disaggregated data (gender, age, displacement status), contribute to the monitoring of indicators of Product 2.3 and reporting, including monthly reports, success stories and capitalization of lessons learned. Expected deliverables (due dates to be agreed with the supervisor in the work plan): Work plan and implementation schedule validated by IOM. Capacity building needs assessment report for small traders. Training modules, training reports and attendance lists disaggregated by gender and status. Mapping priority value chains and support plan. Reports on the creation or reactivation of merchant associations (diagnostics, basic texts, action plans). Activity reports, monthly reports and final report including success stories, lessons learned and recommendations. Advertisement Performance indicators for the evaluation of results Deliverables delivered on time agreed and validated by IOM (activity reports, monthly reports and final report). Number of small traders trained, disaggregated by sex, age and displacement status (IDPs, returns, host community), and share of women among participants. Improvement in learning as measured by pre- and post-training assessments. Number of priority value chains mapped and validated support plans. Number of merchant associations created or reactivated and functional at the targeted crossing points, including IDPs and returnees. Number of AGR beneficiaries identified according to vulnerability criteria and supported (simple business plans, post-training support). Number of merchants and associations that received support for access to finance (village credit associations). Number of incidents of unfair treatment (corruption, fraud, harassment) documented and referred according to the project mechanisms. The quantified targets will be defined with IOM in the work plan.

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