Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 7 years of professional experience, the expert specializes in MSMEs and international trade. Key qualifications include strong research and analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to work under pressure. Career highlights include leading initiatives under the SheTrades project, focusing on empowering women entrepreneurs through the AfCFTA. Responsibilities have included organizing stakeholder dialogues, drafting communications, and providing technical assistance. The expert has effectively contributed to capacity building and policy advocacy, demonstrating leadership in promoting gender-responsive trade policies.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with the International Trade Centre (ITC) on projects within the SheTrades initiative. Their involvement encompasses project implementation and capacity building, focusing on empowering women entrepreneurs under the AfCFTA framework. Thematic areas include trade and gender equality, with a regional scope across selected countries in Africa. The expert's work is based in Geneva, Switzerland, as part of ITC's efforts to promote inclusive trade policies and practices.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including non-specialized goods/services, project management, and research and innovation. Previously held roles such as technical assistance provider, stakeholder engagement facilitator, and policy advocate, particularly under the SheTrades initiative. Cross-cutting expertise includes international trade and gender equality, with a focus on empowering women entrepreneurs through the AfCFTA. The geographic scope of work is regional, with a particular emphasis on selected African countries. The expert's geographic experience is centered in Geneva, Switzerland, where they address regional development issues across Africa, focusing on empowering women entrepreneurs through the AfCFTA.

Languages and education

With fluency in English, both spoken and written, the expert possesses intermediate knowledge of another UN language, such as French or Spanish, which is desirable for their role. These language skills are utilized in international project settings, including drafting official communications and collaborating with multilingual teams. The expert holds an advanced degree (MA/MSc or PhD) in International Economics, Development Studies, Business, or a related field. Specific details about the educational institutions and countries are not provided.