National Consultant for Libya - Women-Owned SMEs Digital and Financial Capacity

About the role

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its Subregional Office for North Africa in Rabat, is implementing the DA-18 project to strengthen the digital and financial capacity of women-owned SMEs (W-SMEs) in Africa. The National Consultant for Libya will carry out a country-level assessment of the digital and financial inclusion gaps affecting W-SMEs, under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and the overall supervision of the Director of SRO-NA. The expected duration is 5 months.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the digital and financial inclusion gaps affecting women-owned SMEs in Libya.
• Support the organization and delivery of the National Stakeholders Workshop, including background notes, agenda and a summary report of key findings and recommendations.
• Develop a Country Module on the Institutional and Regulatory Ecosystem for Digital Trade and Digital Finance, accessible to W-SMEs with disabilities.
• Prepare a country-specific policy paper with actionable recommendations and an implementation plan, aligned with AfCFTA digital trade provisions.
• Deliverables include a work plan, a National Diagnostic Report, the Country Module and the Policy Paper.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's) in economics, trade, digital economy, business administration or a closely related field; a first-level degree plus two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu.
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in economic analysis, trade policy, SME development, digital economy policy or related fields.
• Proven experience in facilitating stakeholder consultations and delivering workshops.
• Demonstrated experience in policy analysis, particularly in digital trade and fintech; knowledge of AfCFTA processes is desirable.
• Experience working with government institutions, ministries, regulatory bodies or international organizations.