The National University of Lesotho (NUL) World Trade Organization (WTO) Chair aims to stimulate research, support curriculum development, and lead outreach activities related to international trade in the context of Lesotho. In line with these aims, the NUL-WTO Chair is proud to issue a call for expression of interest for Researchers to undertake a market survey on training needs assessment from businesses/firms engaged in international trade. The survey will also include policymakers from government ministries/departments, parastatal and NGOs that support international trade.
Responsibilities
The ultimate goal will be to develop a short course on International Trade that is market-demand-driven and instrumental in advancing the WTO trade agenda for Lesotho. The assignment entails data collection, data entry, data analysis and the development of a report.
Qualifications
Applicants should be currently enrolled as postgraduate students or recently graduated in the last 2 years. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in data collection, analysis, and report writing of similar projects. Single or group (maximum of four researchers) applications are allowed.
Interested applicants should note the following timelines:
- Publication of Advert for EOI: 18th September 2024
- Submission of EOI: 27th September 2024
- Notification of Successful Applicant(s): 2nd October 2024
Interested individuals should submit their applications by email to [email protected] and copied to [email protected] clearly indicating their experience. Applicants should also attach their CVs and evidence of registration (if applicable) and highest qualification. The email subject should be ‘RE: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR MARKET RESEARCH’.
The review and selection of the EOIs shall be based on the quality of the EOI (40%); experience in data collection, analysis and report writing (40%) and the grades of graduation at undergraduate and masters level where applicable (20%). Successful applicants will be expected to give progress weekly reports for the data collection and entry, draft report and final report.