International Consultant Japanese GX–DX Partnership and Technology Liaison Advis

Country: EswatiniDescription of the Assignment:The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Eswatini Civil Aviation Authority (ESWACAA) and with support from the Government of Japan, is implementing the project Demonstrating Japanese Green and Digital Solutions for Sustainable Airport Logistics in Southern Africa. The project seeks to position King Mswati III International Airport (KMIII) as a demonstration site for Japanese Green Transformation (GX) and Digital Transformation (DX) technologies, including renewable energy systems, smart airport infrastructure, and energy-efficient logistics solutions. In addition to technology deployment, the project aims to strengthen cooperation between Eswatini and Japan through technology transfer, knowledge exchange, business partnerships, and investment promotion. This includes facilitating engagement with Japanese companies, airports, research institutions, industry associations, and other stakeholders that can support the implementation and future scaling of the project. To support these objectives, UNDP seeks to engage a Japan GX–DX Partnership and Business Promotion Advisor to serve as the primary interface between the project and the Japanese ecosystem. The Advisor will support partnership development, stakeholder engagement, knowledge exchange, visibility activities, and facilitate access to Japanese technologies, institutions, and expertise relevant to the KMIII Green Airport ProgrammeSCOPE OF WORK The purpose of this assignment is to support UNDP and ESWACAA in strengthening partnerships and collaboration with the Japanese GX–DX ecosystem in support of the KMIII Green Airport Programme1. Identify and engage Japanese companies, MSMEs, research institutions, airports, industry associations, investors, and government entities relevant to renewable energy, smart airport infrastructure, sustainable logistics, and GX–DX technologies. 2. Facilitate introductions and strategic engagements between UN