Consultant - Fec Us Trade Mission

3 weeks ago


مصر, Egypt The Palladium Group (HQ) Full time

**Description**:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
USAID TRADE is seeking to provide technical assistance to its partner TSI, the Food Export Council (FEC), as they are planning to organize a Trade Mission to the US, which is expected to take place by the end of June 2023. The main states of focus will be New York and nearby states.
This mission will serve as an opportunity for FEC member companies to introduce their products to the US market. Additionally, member companies of the FEC will get the chance to build strong business relationships and closely identify the needs and challenges of the US market.
The objective of this assignment is to hire one or more short-term consultant(s) to provide STTA to the FEC on the planning and implementation of B2B matchmaking activities. The consultant’s(s) main duties will be to assist the council in scheduling B2B meetings and organizing all the related matchmaking activities for the participating Egyptian companies.

Activities
The consultant will undertake the following tasks:
Identify qualified business leads in the US market.
Prepare a list of buyers (with importer companies’ representatives, distributors, importers, wholesalers, service companies, joint venture companies, dealers who are related to the chosen sector) including their company profiles (to be invited in both New York and nearby states. Selection criteria will be provided by FEC.
Plan and organize at least 3-5 B2B meetings for the Egyptian companies (around 20-30 companies).
Prepare and arrange B2B meetings during and post Summer Fancy Food Trade Show, along with choosing the right venues and suggested program (in both New York and nearby states)
Assist in selecting companies that will participate in bilateral meetings on the side-lines of the exhibition.
Undertake all invitations to importers, agents, buyers, and distributors as well as other target groups that fit the profiles of Egyptian companies.
Perform any other related activities in preparation for the matchmaking event in both New York and nearby states (e.g., suggesting venues for the B2B meetings).
Track and collect key B2B linkages (e.g., number of meetings between Egyptian companies and potential buyers).

Deliverables

Select the highest potential 20-30 companies, jointly with the council, based on specific criteria to arrange targeted B2B matchmaking meetings for them.
Comprehensive list of invited buyers with their company profiles to be submitted around 4 weeks prior to the mission.
A brief report on the analysis of the participating companies’ eligibility to participate in the mission and recommendations for the program and venues to conduct the B2B meetings.
Organize and schedule B2B meetings ahead of the Trade Mission.
Deliver an orientation workshop to the companies prior to the mission, offering them business and marketing advice.
Detailed report on the B2B meetings that took place (including number of meetings conducted between the Egyptian companies and full contact details of potential buyers).
Brief USAID consultancy report describing the purpose of the consultancy, progress achieved, observations, issues and/or problems encountered, and details of expected follow-on activities by USAID TRADE or its stakeholders.

Period of Performance: o/a 20th of April, 2023, to o/a 10th of July, 2023
Total LOE: 60 person days

Required Qualifications:
15+ years of related experience in buyer linkages and B2B matchmaking.
Deep understanding of the US food market, distribution channels and retail business.
Previous experience in arranging and conducting trade missions.
Strong knowledge of successful international best practices in planning and organizing B2B meetings.
Fluency in English (verbal and written) is a must.
Time management (in managing deliverables).

Project Overview and Role:
USAID’s Trade Reform and Development in Egypt (TRADE) project builds on decades of U.S. investments in Egyptian businesses and economic policy with the aim of substantially increasing Egyptian exports from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The TRADE project focuses on six selected sectors: engineering products, food processing, home têxtiles, ready-made garments, chemicals, and building materials. Through the project, USAID works with the Government of Egypt to improve the trade and investment policy environment and reduce barriers to trade. USAID also partners with business associations and export councils to strengthen the trade services ecosystem for small
- and medium-sized exporters, as well as with private companies to help them access new international markets to increase export sales. TRADE tackles many trade and investment-related issues to sustainably increase Egyptian exports and drive economic growth.

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