Job Title: Clothing & Textile Value Chain Consultant
Project: Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) Project
Location: Maseru, Lesotho
Type: Individual Consultant Contract (IC Selection)
Application Deadline: Friday, 02 May 2025 at 14h00
Reference Number: CAFI-WB-0079
Project Financing: International Development Association (IDA) – World Bank Credit No. 7169-LS
Position Overview
The Government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development, is implementing the CAFI Project with financial support from the World Bank. As part of this initiative, the CAFI Project Management Unit (PMU) invites qualified individuals to express interest in the role of Clothing & Textile Value Chain Consultant.
The consultant will be instrumental in supporting value chain development and strategic interventions in the Clothing and Textile Sector (CTS) to promote competitiveness and financial inclusion across Lesotho’s industrial landscape.
Scope of Work
Full details are available in the official Terms of Reference (TOR), accessible via the contact information provided below. The consultant will be expected to:
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- Identify gaps and lead value chain enhancement initiatives
- Facilitate engagements and dialogue with stakeholders from both public and private sectors
- Provide guidance on project management activities, planning, and coordination across interventions
- Support the design and implementation of policy and operational frameworks for the CTS
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in Business, Economics, or a closely related field
- Proven experience in the Clothing and Textile Sector value chain
- Demonstrated ability in market research, strategy development, and project execution
- Excellent skills in facilitation, planning, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving
- Strong capacity to lead critical interventions and manage complex engagements
Important Note
This assignment will be governed by the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (February 2025). Selection will follow the Individual Consultant (IC) Method, with specific attention to the Bank’s conflict of interest policies outlined in paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17.
📅 Deadline for Submission: Friday, 02 May 2025, 14h00
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- Job Application Details Application Process Interested individuals must submit: An Expression of Interest (EOI) A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) Certified copies of educational qualifications All documents must be submitted as one single email attachment or as a sealed envelope clearly labelled: “Clothing & Textile Value Chain Consultant” Submission Details Email Submissions To: [email protected] Physical Address: Managing Director Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project 1st Floor, ‘Matanki House P.O. Box 747, Maseru 100, Lesotho Tel: (+266) 22 315 100 Office Hours for Queries: 08:00 – 16:30 (Local Time)
