Result of Service
Output 1: 1. List of key questions for interviews prepared. 2. Based on the inputs from the field research and interviews, as additional desk research, prepare a draft detailed report on the Nigerian logistics and delivery services sector, including market trends, stakeholder mapping, regulatory insights, and training and education needs. The report will also describe key trends, opportunities, and challenges. A part of the report will identify expected income and start-up costs. Output 2: 3. A finalised list of people and institutions interviewed. 4. Final report submitted to ITC reflecting comments from the project team. 5. Feedback and comments from ITC HQ incorporated into the final report. Timeline: All above duties need to be completed by 25 March 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
The International Trade Centre (ITC) is a joint agency of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations (UN). It is the only multilateral agency fully dedicated to supporting the internationalisation of SMEs. ITC aims to foster inclusive and sustainable growth and development through trade and international business development. Thus, the organisation contributes to creating jobs at the level of segments of agricultural value chains and promising services, especially for young people and women. Its headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland. About the Project: Assisting the Reintegration of Returnees through Integrated Vocational and Entrepreneurship Support (ARRIVES) in Nigeria This project aims to create job opportunities for migrants returning from Germany, contributing to Nigeria’s economic development. It covers the entire return process, from pre-return coaching in Germany to post-arrival reintegration support. The intervention will support the creation of a stronger and more supportive business ecosystem in Nigeria for businesses of the returning migrants. The project focuses on three areas of intervention: • Designing and implementing an entrepreneurship coaching component post-return in Nigeria. • Enhancing the capacity of institutional support to provide customised support to returnee-led MSMEs. • Improving the knowledge of the needs of returnees and recommendations for economic support activities by providing structured learnings to project partners and returnees. ITC implements the ARRIVES project in collaboration with NGO partners, such as Social Impact, which focuses on preparing returnees for their return and IRARA, which focuses on managing their reintegration. Duties/Responsibilities: The local expert will work directly with the project coordinator of ARRIVES in Nigeria under the overall guidance and supervision of the trade strategy advisor. The expert will provide specialized knowledge and guidance on the Nigerian logistic and delivery services sector, enhancing understanding and identifying opportunities for returnees in Nigeria. I- Conduct comprehensive research and interviews to gather sector-relevant information, including: 1. Collecting data on market dynamics and industry trends, competitors and market players, the regulatory environment, industry challenges, and required skills and equipment. 2. Identify and map key sector support institutions (both public and private), such as logistics associations, government bodies, and financial institutions, and evaluate their roles, influence, interests, and capacity to support the sector. 3. Conduct market analysis to identify key trends such as e-commerce growth, on-demand delivery, and logistics innovations, as well as opportunities and barriers for new businesses. Provide detailed insights on the regulatory environment and technological advancements. 4. Analyze consumer behavior and preferences regarding delivery speed, reliability, and pricing. Identify market trends and assess the availability of skilled labor, such as drivers and logistics coordinators. ITC will provide a template and guidance on the sector profile to be filled in. II- Interview/group meeting with relevant sector informant: 1. Assist in identifying and interviewing key stakeholders in the logistic and delivery services sector, including delivery service providers (local and international), e-commerce platforms and retailers, logistics and transport companies, regulatory authorities, training and skills development institutions. potential investors. 2. Participate in regular online calls with the ITC project team to provide updates on the research. Copyright: The Consultant must ensure that s/he has obtained the necessary permissions regarding intellectual property rights required to perform his/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. S/he has further to ensure to obtain accreditation to event(s), if required. 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 skills
• Bachelors degree plus 2 years experience in fields related to transport and logistics, business administration, or a related field. • Extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. • A minimum of 10 years of experience in Nigerian market research and sector analysis, preferably in logistics, delivery services, or related fields focusing on entrepreneurship and business development, is highly desirable. • A good understanding of Nigeria’s MSME landscape and peculiarities. • Experience in delivering business development services.
No Fee
THE 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.