Contract PACIFIC QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE – NATIONAL CONSULTANT
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Pacific Quality Infrastructure – National Consultant
The Pacific Quality Infrastructure (PQI) project aims to strengthen a demand-oriented Quality Infrastructure (QI) and access to QI services that enhance trade competitiveness in the Pacific region. It is achieving this by identifying quality challenges in selected Value Chains (VC) in key export sectors which shall be addressed through targeted project measures at national and regional level. The aim is to generate change towards higher quality products and processes making products safer and more competitive on domestic and international markets. The analyses also help to create local networks of VC actors as well as awareness about significance of product quality and the role of QI.
Objective of the Consultancy
To conduct a Value Chain study using the Calidena VC tool with the aim of
a) Get an overview of the status and economic potential of the (still to be selected) VC and the use of QI Services as well as to
b) Identify specific quality challenges that can be addressed by the PQI project or other development partners
The VC tool Calidena is a participatory and demand-driven methodology which has been developed by PTB, the German Metrology Institute. It stimulates quality in VCs and supports the improvement of QI services in a systematic and sustainable way with the aim to increase economic competitiveness of products and services.
Requirements
- Reasonable knowledge and working experience with VC concepts
- Basic understanding of QI
- Experience in conducting VC studies and preparing analytical reports
- Experience in interviewing and moderation techniques
- Ability to communicate with private and public-sector representatives
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent command of English in speaking and writing
- Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
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