Free Trade Agreement Consultant

4 يناير، 2023

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TITLE: Free Trade Agreement Consultant

Develop and improve Jordan exports FTA matrix, FTA Map, FTA insights, FTA table, FTA case studies vs sub-sectors – developdesign JE-branded templates for current Free trade agreements (FTAs).

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: January 2023 until June 2023

LEVEL OF EFFORT: 60 days

BACKGROUND

The Jordan Economic Reform Activity Task Order 1 (ERA TO1) is a 5-year, $54 million program funded by USAID, which aims to support the Government of Jordan (GOJ) to prioritize and implement economic reforms. Through coordination with the GOJ, the Jordanian and international private sector, other donors, and Jordanian civil society, ERA TO 1 will (1) advance economic reforms, (2) strengthen the business enabling environment, (3) increase exports and local, regional, and international investments, and (4) respond to emerging priorities. 

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES

This SOS is developed to identify a local andor international consultant (preferable a local consultant), to develop and design an FTA table, FTA case studies, FTA Matrix, FTA insights and FTA map, at the JE portal (Jordan exports portal has sections of the FTA matrix, FTA Map, FTA insights). This to be achieved with following below detailed tasks:

Task 1: Collect, compile, and review the free trade agreements (7 FTAs) that Jordan has with different countries, by achieving the following activities:

Review the current existing FTA Matrix at the JE portal at this link (FTA Matrix | Jordan Export Portal)
Review the current existing FTA Insights at the JE portal at this link (FTA Insights | Jordan Export Portal)
Review the current existing FTA MAP at the JE portal at this link (FTA Map | Jordan Export Portal) – This was developed internally by the JE team.

Compile information related to the 7 current Jordan Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
Conduct desk research, literature review and validate findings with concerned stakeholders.
Compile all work and communication work that has been previously done, all agreements documented in the Jordan Trade Facilitation Portal (JTFP – Jordan Customs). The JTFP provides the “raw” data (countries and – mainly Arabic – texts of the agreements).
Develop a summary report/presentation of key findings, insights, and potential actions.

Task 2: Enhance the available content and design for the FTA insights and the FTA map, at the Jordan Exports portal.

Task 3: Develop and design the FTA matrix – below is a mockup for the current available matrix that needs support of enhancement in terms of content and design.

Task 4: Develop and design FTA fact sheets, by achieving the following activities:

Develop fact sheet and opportunity sheet for each trade agreement highlighting tariff, quota, and other relevant advantages. The fact sheet should highlight key legal regulations and certifications.
Segment opportunities such as export opportunities and investment opportunities.
Develop key messages for Jordanian businesses, exporters, investors, and international investors [example, what does trade agreements mean for Jordanian exporters]

Task 5: Develop and design an FTA table that links the 7 FTAs with sub-sectors. There are 10 sectors – the assigned consultant will define the most needed sub-sector (not to include all).

Task 6: Develop FTA case studies vs sub-sector, – this is very important – it must be simple and friendly designed. The case study shall provide Jordanian exporters on how to benefit from the current FTAs with clear steps to export specific products according to each sub-sectors in a simple way.

Task 7: JE Capacity building and awareness sessions, by achieving the following activities:

Capacity building for JEs team for the above deliverables.
Build awareness and communicate the export opportunities related to Jordan's FTAs and other trade agreements with the local firms under the coordination of JE.

LEVEL OF EFFORT/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The total Level of Effort (LoE) contemplated for this assignment is a period of up to 60 days in total distributed as below:

Task No. as referenced in this SOS document	Level of Effort (LoE)
Task 1	3 days.
Task 2	15 days for the content and the design.
Task 3	10 days for the content and the design.
Task 4	5 days.
Task 5	2 days.
Task 6	20 days.
Task 7	5 days.
Total LoE is 60 days

DELIVERABLES

Detailed deliverables for this assignment are described in the following table:

Task No. as referenced in this SOS document	Deliverables
Task 1	Summary report/presentation of key findings, insights, and potential actions of the current FTAs, FTA matrix, FTA insight, FTA Map, and next steps to achieve.
Task 2	New content for the sections at the JE portal: 1. FTA insights and 2. FTA map. New design for the sections at the JE portal: 1. FTA insights and 2. FTA map.
Task 3	New content for the FTA Matrix at the JE portal New design for the FTA Matrix at the JE portal
Task 4	Fact sheet for each FTA. Key messages for exporters and investors.
Task 5	FTA table that links the 7 FTAs with sub-sectors.
Task 6	FTA case studies vs sub-sector.
Task 7	Capacity building for JEs team for the above deliverables. Two (2) awareness sessions to communicate the export opportunities related to Jordan's FTAs and other trade agreements with the local firms under the coordination of JE.

Deliverables will be submitted to ERA and JE first as a draft for comments and feedback before submitting them as final deliverables.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, marketing international trade, or another relevant field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in international trade, export business, Trade agreementsFTAs.
Experience in design trade portal content, and graphic design is needed to build the FTA tables, FTA matrix and FTA cases studies is preffered.
Experience with research, trade, and foreign direct investment.
Sound working knowledge and experience of Jordanian context and challenges.
Prior experience within Trade Promotion Institution or Agency is preferred.
Strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills.