Individual Contractor: Associacao Empresarial das Mulheres de Timor-Leste (AEMTL)

## Individual Contractor: Associacao Empresarial das Mulheres de Timor-Leste (AEMTL) - Organization:ITC - International Trade Centre UNCTAD-WTO Result of Service:The Individual Contractor shall submit a monthly activity report to ITC, summarising activities undertaken, progress against agreed tasks, key results, pending actions and any implementation issues requiring follow-up. Assignment period: 15 October 2026 – 31 January 2027. OUTPUT 1 – Workplan implementation and activity coordination By the end of each reporting month, the Individual Contractor will maintain and update an implementation calendar and action tracker covering activities under the ITC–AEMTL workplan, including agreed timelines, responsibilities, status of implementation and pending follow-up actions. OUTPUT 2 – Coordination between ITC and AEMTL Throughout the assignment, the Individual Contractor will facilitate regular coordination between ITC and AEMTL by maintaining records of coordination meetings, agreed actions, deadlines and follow-up, and by reflecting progress and outstanding issues in the monthly activity report. OUTPUT 3 – AEMTL member database By 31 January 2027, the Individual Contractor will support the updating and maintenance of the AEMTL member database, including available information on member location, business sector, products and/or services, participation in activities and identified business-support needs. OUTPUT 4 – Member outreach and engagement Throughout the assignment, the Individual Contractor will support outreach and communication with AEMTL members, including women entrepreneurs outside Dili, and maintain records of contacts, participation and engagement in ITC-supported activities. OUTPUT 5 – Training and capacity-building activities For each training or capacity-building activity undertaken during the assignment, the Individual Contractor will provide operational and logistical support, including participant mobilisation, registration, attendance records, documentation, participant feedback and follow-up, as applicable. OUTPUT 6 – Market-access and business-linkage follow-up Throughout the assignment, the Individual Contractor will compile and maintain information on market-access and business-linkage opportunities identified through ITC–AEMTL activities, including relevant buyers, partners, trade events and follow-up actions, and report progress in the monthly activity reports. Reporting scheduleFirst report: 30 October 2026Second report: 30 November 2026Third report: 31 December 2026Final report: 31 January 2027 - First report: 30 October 2026 - Second report: 30 November 2026 - Third report: 31 December 2026 - Final report: 31 January 2027 Work Location:Dili, Timor Leste (home-based) Expected duration:3.5 months from ASAP Duties and Responsibilities:Within its Division for Market Development (DMD), the Strategies and Policy for Trade and Investment (SPTI) Section is the International Trade Centre’s (ITC) focal point for improving and creating a conducive business environment for the benefit of exporters in developing and transition economies. The SPTI Section contributes to enhancing exporters’ competitiveness through technical assistance in specific areas relating to trade and investment policy and facilitation. Since October 2023, the ITC is implementing a 3-years project funded by the European Union in Timor-Leste: “Supporting Regional Integration and Trade”. The main objective of the project is to contribute to Timor-Leste’s economic integration and trade in the world and in the Southeast Asia region. This will be achieved through supporting Timor-Leste’s accessions and post-accessions to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the European Union-Pacific (EU-P) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). In doing so, the project aims to further develop Timor-Leste’s economy and dynamize the private sector through a better integration in the multilateral and regional trading system. The project is implemented under the leadership of the Cabinet of the Vice-Minister for ASEAN Affairs (VMAA). Other main stakeholders within the government are the Cabinet of the coordinating minister for Economic Affairs (MCAE) and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI). Additional project counterparts include the National Parliament, the Private Sector, and the Civil Society. While the overall objective of the project is to contribute to Timor-Leste’s economic integration and trade in the Southeast Asia region, the specific objective of the Action is to promote trade and regional integration for Timor-Leste. This will be achieved through supporting Timor-Leste’s accession to the WTO, ASEAN, and EU-Pacific EPA. The Associação Empresarial das Mulheres de Timor-Leste (AEMTL) is a non-profit business association representing approximately 400 women entrepreneurs across all 13 municipalities of Timor-Leste. AEMTL supports women-led enterprises through advocacy, capacity building, market linkages and access to productive resources. AEMTL also manages an Art and Gallery Centre promoting handicrafts and artisanal products produced by women across the country. Following a consultative meeting between ITC and AEMTL on 25 February 2026, the two organisations identified priority areas for technical cooperation. These areas were subsequently formalised through a Letter of Intent regarding cooperation between ITC and AEMTL. The cooperation focuses on strengthening AEMTL's institutional capacity and governance; enhancing the productive and market-readiness capacities of women-led enterprises; facilitating access to domestic, ASEAN and international markets; supporting quality standards and export readiness; promoting digital trade and e-commerce; improving access to finance; and contributing to sustainable economic empowerment of women across Timor-Leste. To support effective implementation of this cooperation, ITC intends to recruit a Individual Contractor who will be contracted by ITC and seconded to AEMTL. The position will provide embedded operational and coordination support to AEMTL while facilitating effective coordination between AEMTL, ITC and relevant partners. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Individual Contractor will provide day-to-day coordination, administrative, operational and programme support to AEMTL in implementing activities under the ITC–AEMTL cooperation framework. The Individual Contractor will serve as an embedded focal point within AEMTL, helping translate agreed priorities and workplans into practical activities, supporting engagement with AEMTL members across the municipalities, maintaining relevant information and records, and facilitating coordination with ITC and other relevant stakeholders. The position will also contribute to strengthening AEMTL's institutional and operational capacity, including its strategic planning, member database, activity planning, communication, monitoring and reporting systems. Under the overall guidance of AEMTL and in close coordination with ITC, the Individual Contractor will: 1. Programme and Activity CoordinationSupport AEMTL in translating the agreed ITC–AEMTL workplan into practical activities and timelines.Assist in planning, organising and following up on workshops, training sessions, business coaching, consultations, study visits, trade fairs and other activities as needed.Coordinate regularly with ITC technical teams regarding the preparation and delivery of activities.Support logistical arrangements for activities, including participant mobilisation, venues, materials, invitations, attendance and follow-up.Maintain an updated calendar of planned and completed activities.Follow up on agreed action points arising from ITC–AEMTL coordination meetings.Assist in identifying implementation challenges and bring them to the attention of AEMTL and ITC for appropriate follow-up.Support outreach to AEMTL me