National Consultant: Trade Expert – Liberia
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Job Description
Develops a practical Liberia Step-by-Step Guide for Trading Goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area. The consultant will combine research, primary data collection and case studies with government and private-sector consultation, translating national and AfCFTA procedures into an accessible, validated tool that helps Liberian traders participate effectively in intra-African commerce.
Key Details
Department
African Trade Policy Centre
Position Details
Experience level
Mid / Senior
Minimum experience
7 years
Employment type
Contractor
Arrangement
Remote
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Contract duration
5 months
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Engage government, business associations and other stakeholders to assess Liberia’s trade policy and business environment
- Conduct research using the agreed methodology with support from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Analyse Liberia’s trade policy, legal and institutional frameworks and the AfCFTA Agreement
- Collect and anonymise evidence from Liberian businesses on import and export processes
- Develop a comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide covering national and AfCFTA procedures
- Present the draft Guide at a stakeholder validation workshop
- Revise the Guide using stakeholder feedback and submit a final publication-ready version
- Support translation into other official languages when necessary
Role Requirements
- Advanced degree in economics, international trade, trade law or a related field; a first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted
- At least 7 years of trade-related research or analysis experience
- Expert knowledge of the AfCFTA and Liberia’s trade and economic policies, institutions and business environment
- Experience working in Liberia
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills
- English
Desired Criteria
- Experience conducting and publishing interdisciplinary research on policy, economics or legal aspects of trade-led integration in Africa
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Home-based assignment
- Work is conducted with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and public and private-sector stakeholders in Liberia
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNECA Careers, on 10 Sep 2026.