Development Executives need to engage a technical expert on a short-term basis for 18 days for one of its co-managed projects.

1. Position:

• International Certifications and Accreditations Specialist

2. Objectives:

The objective of this deliverable-based consultancy is to support the IPA team in shortlisting relevant firms from a pool of applicants that have applied for financial support in acquiring certifications or accreditations required for exporting to the U.S. This includes developing an application form, ranking criteria, screening applicants based on the criteria, and assessing firms’ certification requirements to enhance U.S.–Pakistan bilateral trade.

3. Tasks of the Consultant:

3.1 Specific Tasks

The consultant will perform the following tasks:

• Meet with IPA team members to understand requirements, design, and submit a work plan and outreach strategy.
• Report to the Deputy Chief of Party and/or designee.
• Recommend shortlisted companies/prospective beneficiaries for finalization.
  • Shortlisting of Pakistani Firms Seeking Certifications and Accreditation
• Develop application form questions to cover all assessment requirements for applicant firms.
• Recommend application fields requiring submission of essential documents (e.g., company profile, product portfolios).
• Develop a ranking system for evaluating applicant firms in subsequent rounds.
• Screen and review applications for completeness and alignment with project objectives.
• Analyze the business strategies, core competencies, and product portfolios of applicant firms.

3.2 General Tasks

All activities will be carried out in collaboration with and approval of relevant IPA team members to ensure standardization.

4. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Marketing, or Engineering (or higher).
• At least 3 years of experience facilitating certification and accreditation for local firms.
• Strong knowledge of bilateral trade between Pakistan and the U.S.
• Network connections with local industry and associations.
• Experience working with BDSPs preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of economic issues in Pakistan and the U.S.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

5. Duty Station:

Remote

6. Duration of the Assignment:

This assignment is planned to begin on or around December 15, 2024, and end by August 30, 2025, for a total of 18 days of work.