National Consultant – M&E, Research and Communications

Result of ServiceDeliverable 1 - GTEX Egypt project events are organized and documented – Planning and logistical support is provided in a timely manner for the good execution of events including trainings, trade fair participation, and workshops. Reporting on events is provided including supporting materials such as agendas, invitations, feedback forms, participant lists, and reports from events. Deliverable 2 - Communication Materials and Platforms are developed and maintained through the creation and scheduling of social media posts, newsletters, web stories, and press content, as well as management of communication channels. Deliverable 3 - The GTEX MENATEX Egypt project Stakeholder and Partner Database is enhanced and populated regularly. Deliverable 4 - M&E System and Reporting Tools are strengthened and mainstreamed through the different GTEX MENATEX country teams by providing support materials and guidance for the successful development of the 2025 programme annual report. Deliverable 5 - Research and Knowledge Products (such as research summaries or briefs on sustainability, circularity, recycling, and innovation in the textile sector) are regularly produced and shared with the team. Work LocationHome-based in Egypt Expected duration22.06.25 - 21.06.26 Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground: The International Trade Centre has implemented the GTEX / MENATEX programme from 2019 to December 2023 and starting the second phase which will run until December 2027. Both programmes are funded by the Swiss Government under the Global Textile and Clothing Program (GTEX - Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan) as well as by the Swedish Government under the Program for the Middle East and the Middle East. North Africa on textiles (MENATEX - Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia). The second phase of GTEX MENATEX is focusing on the 4 MENA countries of Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia as well as Sri Lanka. It builds on the achievements of the first phase, consolidates them where required, but focusses on the main challenges that T&C manufacturers face to continue exporting to world markets, namely the twin transition of digitalization and environmental (and social) sustainability. To address these and the expected radical market changes leading to higher imports in Western markets of “green” quality products with lower volumes of fast fashion, the programme will be transformational in nature. A major driver for this is the forthcoming legislation in the EU, individual EU member states and the US. Both the EU and the US focus on the need for a more circular T&C sector in the EU/US and all supplying countries. While these are EU and US regulations respectively, the need for ensuring a level playing field will factually impose the same requirements on all manufacturers that would like to supply these two markets. The programme is looking for a national consultant who will support the monitoring and evaluation process as well as communications of the project in Egypt as well as provide support to HQ team in Geneva. Duties and Responsabilities The consultant will work under the supervision of the Programme Manager of GTEX and in collaboration with the GTEX/MENATEX Programme Officer based in Geneva and National Project Coordinator in Egypt. The consultant will perform the following duties as mentioned below: Task 1 - Support GTEX MENATEX Egypt project implementation • Support in the preparation and organization of project events planned during Q3 and Q4 of 2025 and Q1 and Q2 of 2026, including trainings on lean management, trainings on environmental performance and textile circularity, participation to trade fairs, etc. • Content creation and management of offline and online communications platforms and tools. This includes creation of social media posts, newsletters, web stories creation, communication to media and others. • Support in developing the available database of different stakeholders and potential future partners. Task 2 - Support streamlining of M&E process across GTEX MENATEX countries • Continue working and refining the Programme reporting tool to systematically capture, analyze, and report on baseline programme baseline data as well as future qualitative and quantitative results. • Support National Project Coordinators in using and filling M&E country chapters and tools, • Support HQ team in collecting data and results on cross-cutting activities such as environmental performance, youth and gender empowerment. • Support country projects and programme managers in collecting and analysing data for the 2025 annual report. Task 3 - Support GTEX MENATEX programme communications strategy and research • Draft invitations, agendas, feedback forms, participants lists, including on ITC surveys. • Manage and create web stories creation for GTEXMENATEX on social media. • Liaise between country teams and ITC C&E team. • Conduct research on key topics pertaining to the Textile industry such as circularity, sustainability, recycling and innovation. Copyright Clause: The consultant has to ensure that she has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC. Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC. ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons - of all genders - equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind. Qualifications/special skillsUndergraduate degree (BA/BSC or other) Business Administration or Management, Sustainability, Economics, International Relations, Social Sciences. Extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree. At least 2 years’ experience in trade-related technical assistance, textile industry or sustainability. Experience in coordinating development projects is a plus. Assisting in UN project management. Ability to keep tight deadlines. Very good communication skills. Strong administrative skills including preparation of reports and documentation. Ability to create, monitor and manipulate workplans, M&E and reporting frameworks and other key project documents. Recognized industry experience related to the Textile and Clothing sector is a plus. UN Experience a plus. Computer literate in MS office applications (PowerPoint, Excel and Word) as well as design applications like canvas and/or illustrator. LanguagesFluent Arabic and English, French is a plus. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.