International Senior Consultant : ESG and Value Chain Due Diligence

Result of Service

Output 1, by 31st July 2026 Expert technical inputs and coaching conducted for approximately 15 cooperatives/ SMEs in Uganda (coffee), Honduras (coffee) and DRC (cobalt) in implementation of accompanying measures

Output 2, by 30th September 2026 Cohort-level summary report developed for ASEAN SCOPE Trade cohort based on results of due diligence assessments, Presentation of assessment results to ASEAN cohort conducted; and Capacity building resources curated

Output 3, by 30th November 2026 Due diligence framework concept notes developed for selected value chains under the ASEAN Scope project; and expert technical inputs provided on due diligence Readiness assessments, individual action plans and capacity building priorities

Output 4, by 31st January 2027 Expert technical inputs delivered for coaching for approximately 15 cooperatives/ SMEs in Uganda (cocoa), Ghana (cocoa) and Ethiopia in implementation of accompanying measures to due diligence systems, living incomes and environmental impact, among others

Output 5, by 31st March 2027 Expert technical inputs provided to design and implement capacity building sessions for RBC Africa cohorts

Output 6, by 31st May 2027 Regular participation in coordination meetings and technical backstopping provided for all companies and cohorts; expert technical insights and sharing of experience in relation to the implementation of ITC’s work on accompanying measures provided; Ongoing progress reporting on capacity building and implementation provided.