Consultant(e) national(e) en charge de l’appui à l’exonération des matières premières d’ATPE, 6 months, Antananarivo, télétravail, 596093
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do, and we are driven by the belief that every child deserves a fair chance.
Job Purpose
The consultant will be responsible for mapping the complete import process for raw materials used in local ATPE manufacturing, identifying critical raw materials, assessing the impact of import duties and taxes on production costs, and developing a high-level advocacy package. The ultimate goal is to obtain exemption from import duties on raw materials for the local manufacturing of ATPE supplied to UNICEF, thereby improving the accessibility of severe acute malnutrition treatment programs. This role requires in-depth analysis of customs procedures, tax regimes, and regulatory constraints, as well as strong advocacy and communication skills to engage with relevant authorities.
Responsibilities
The consultant will map the entire import process for raw materials used in local ATPE manufacturing, detailing actors, documents, steps, timelines, costs, taxes, duties, decision points, and bottlenecks. They will identify and analyze critical imported raw materials, their quality requirements, potential local alternatives, regulatory constraints, tariff codes, and applicable tax/customs regimes. The consultant will evaluate the potential impact of import duties, taxes, and costs on the production cost and final price of locally manufactured ATPE, particularly concerning accessibility for severe acute malnutrition treatment programs. A high-level advocacy package, including an issue paper, options paper, decision-making presentation, key messages, and draft administrative correspondence, will be produced to support engagement with competent authorities. An operational roadmap for monitoring advocacy actions will be proposed, outlining responsibilities, steps, risks, mitigation measures, and required documentation. The primary objective is to secure exemption from import duties on raw materials for the local manufacturing of ATPE supplied to UNICEF.
Work Experience
At least 15 years of relevant experience in customs, taxation, import, international trade, public policy, institutional advocacy, or regulatory analysis. Demonstrated experience in process mapping, analyzing administrative barriers, public-private dialogue, and formulating advocacy/decision papers.
Skills
Process mapping, Administrative barrier analysis, Public-private dialogue, Advocacy paper formulation, Customs procedures, Importation procedures, Tariff nomenclature, Customs documentation, Public administration interaction, Analytical skills, Written communication, Workshop facilitation