International consultant in charge of the Organisation of B2B Matchmaking Activities in the Textile and Clothing Sector in Sweden and the wider Scandinavian market

International consultant in charge of the Organisation of B2B Matchmaking Activities in the Textile and Clothing Sector in Sweden and the wider Scandinavian market ITC - International Trade Centre Remote | Geneva International CON level Speaks English, French Application deadline: April 16, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The International Trade Centre is seeking an International Consultant to manage B2B matchmaking activities in the textile and clothing sector between Tunisian manufacturers and buyers in Sweden and the wider Scandinavian market. The consultant will be responsible for the end-to-end preparation and delivery of these activities, including company selection, buyer outreach, and post-event follow-up. The role requires a deep understanding of international sourcing and production, as well as strong communication skills to engage with various stakeholders. The consultant will also need to ensure compliance with intellectual property rights during the process. Candidate Requirements: Advanced university degree in International Trade, Business Administration, Textile Engineering, or related field At least 7 years of experience in textiles and clothing Proven track record of organizing B2B events Deep understanding of international buyer requirements Experience working directly with factories to assess export readiness Direct access to professional buyer networks in Sweden Strong analytical and communication skills Excellent command of English; working knowledge of French is a plus Result of Service Deliverables 1. Inception Note: To be submitted within two (2) weeks of contract signature. The note shall outline: • The proposed methodology and workplan • Selection criteria for participating Tunisian companies • Buyer targeting and outreach strategy for the Scandinavian market • Proposed timeline and key milestones 2. Company Assessment and Shortlist (June 2026) Assessment of interested Tunisian textile and clothing manufacturers, including: • Brief profile and production overview • Export readiness assessment • Rationale for selection • Submission of a justified shortlist of companies to participate in the B2B initiative. 3. Buyer Mapping and Outreach Report (August 2026) • List of targeted Scandinavian buyers, brands and/or sourcing agents • Summary of outreach conducted • Confirmed schedule of qualified B2B meetings • Rationale for buyer-company matching 4. Implementation of B2B Meetings: December 2026 Organisation and coordination of a minimum number of 50 qualified B2B meetings (to be agreed with ITC), ensuring: • Structured agendas • Alignment between company profiles and buyer interests • Proper documentation of discussions and expressed interest 5. Final Report: To be submitted within two (2) weeks after completion of the B2B meetings. The report shall include: • Overview of meetings conducted • Summary of business leads and potential opportunities identified • Feedback from companies and buyers • Assessment of immediate follow-up actions • Recommendations for further market engagement Work Location Home-based, Travel to Tunisia and/or Sweden may be required Expected duration 4 months Duties and Responsibilities Background The Global Textiles and Clothing Programme (GTEX) and the Textiles Programme for the Middle East and North Africa region (MENATEX) are implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) with the objective of strengthening the international competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of the textile and clothing sector in partner countries. The programmes are designed to support exporting and export-ready small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while simultaneously reinforcing the institutional and business support ecosystem that underpins sector development. GTEX and MENATEX adopt an integrated approach that combines enterprise-level support, market access facilitation and capacity building of trade support institutions. At the enterprise level, the programmes focus on improving production capabilities, compliance with international buyer requirements, commercial readiness and market positioning. At the ecosystem level, they aim to enhance the effectiveness of export promotion, buyer engagement and sector coordination mechanisms. Within this framework, structured market access initiatives, including targeted B2B matchmaking activities, constitute a key operational tool to translate competitiveness improvements into concrete export opportunities. Tunisia is one of the core beneficiary countries of GTEX and MENATEX. The textile and clothing sector is among Tunisia’s most strategic industrial and export-oriented sectors, representing a major source of employment, foreign exchange earnings and industrial know-how. Tunisian manufacturers are deeply integrated into European value chains, particularly through outward processing, co-production and short lead-time manufacturing models serving brands and buyers in the EU. The sector benefits from Tunisia’s geographical proximity to Europe, a skilled workforce, accumulated industrial experience and a relatively mature compliance framework aligned with international buyer standards. Despite these structural strengths, Tunisia’s textile and clothing exports remain highly concentrated, both in terms of destination markets and buyer typologies. A significant share of exports is directed towards a limited number of European countries and relies on a relatively narrow set of sourcing relationships, often characterised by subcontracting or outward processing arrangements. While these models have historically underpinned the sector’s growth, they also expose Tunisian manufacturers to increasing vulnerabilities related to market concentration, price pressure and shifts in buyer sourcing strategies. In recent years, structural changes in global and European textile and clothing markets have reinforced the need for diversification. European buyers are reassessing their sourcing models in resp