Specialised TA (short-term)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS) LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE National Implementation Unit Second Lao PDR Competitiveness and Trade Project (LCTP 2) (P512702) International Inclusive Trade Consultant (Ref. No. A1.1.3) The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) of the Government of Lao PDR has received a grant from Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the Umbrella Facility for Trade Multi-Donor Trust Fund 2.0, administered by the World Bank, toward the cost of the Second Lao PDR Competitiveness and Trade Project (LCTP 2), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The National Implementation Unit (NIU) is now seeking an experienced individual for the position of International Inclusive Trade Consultant. The objective of this assignment is to advance gender, disability, and social inclusion in Lao PDR’s trade and business environment by synthesizing relevant evidence, strengthening the draft MOIC Gender Mainstreaming Strategy, developing a Detailed Plan of Actions that operationalizes the Gender and Disability Action Plan and the Green Trade and Climate Change Action Plan across LCTP 2, and validating it through stakeholder consultation to ensure ownership. The services of the consultant are required for 30 days over a period of 10 months on an intermittent basis, starting October-November 2026 . The consultant will work from home and hold in-person discussions with key stakeholders in Vientiane, Lao PDR (with flexibility for remote work as agreed), under the overall supervision of the NIU Coordinator/Project Manager, and will collaborate on a day-to-day basis with the NIU team, relevant MOIC departments, and other key stakeholders. Full ToR can be accessed via this URL: https://tinyurl.com/ycx9v2t7 To qualify for the assignment, a prospective candidate shall meet the following requirements: Postgraduate degree (master’s or equivalent) in gender st