Call for External Collaborator – Lead the review of the Simplified Guide for Micro and Small-Scale Women Cross-Border Traders and Service Providers within the East African Community (EAC)

Dear Bidder, The International Labour Office (ILO) and the East Africa Secretariat are looking for an individual to undertake work as an External Collaborator. Below is a summary of the work to be performed: Needs Assessment & Digital Scoping 1. Document Review • Compile key STR, AfCFTA and national documents • Review using a standard matrix • Identify outdated content, gaps and harmonization needs • Map STR–AfCFTA linkages focusing on women and youth 2. Stakeholder Mapping • Develop a role/influence tool • Map traders, BMOs/WEAs, customs, standards bodies, ministries, FIs, ICT units, transporters, TIDs & partners • Validate with Partner States • Create an influence–interest matrix 3. User Needs Assessment • Develop survey, interview and FGD tools • Conduct virtual consultations • Engage women/youth traders and associations • Hold FGDs on content, language and platform needs • Analyse gaps, accessibility, preferred formats and feasibility of premium features • Integrate gender & youth perspectives Updating the Guide 1. Content Development • Update booklets and add sections • Include country STR procedures, thresholds, tariffs and documents • Add guidance on movement, business setup and support services • Strengthen gender/youth content • Align with AfCFTA obligations • Produce annotated drafts 2. Country Consultations • Share drafts and hold consultations • Integrate validated inputs with version control Validation • Facilitate regional discussions • Document comments and recommendations If you are interested, please express your interest and follow the instructions attached to consult the detailed terms of reference and other relevant information in the ILO e-sourcing platform. Please submit your proposal before the specified deadline. Thank you.