Consultants Needed at Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority is inviting applications from individuals to fill the following positions:

1. Sr Consultant/ Subject matter specialist WTO:
   • Essential Qualification: Master Degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture /Food Science/ Biological Science/ International Trade/ Foreign Trade or MBA in Agri Business Management/ International Business/ International Trade/ Foreign Trade. Minimum ten years experience with five years in the field of WTO, Foreign trade and Agri exports related issues, etc. Should have knowledge of International trade portals ie., UNCOMTRADE, ITC (International Trade Centre) FAO, Import Tariff etc Should have working knowledge in computer.
   • Desirable Qualification: Experience in Trade negotiations, Analysis of maximum residue level (MRL or tolerance) for agricultural product, international standards such as Codex, Food safety & Quality Assurance etc.
2. Consultant (WTO):
   • Essential Qualification: Master Degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture /Food Science/ Life Science/ International Trade/ Foreign Trade or MBA in Agri Business Management/ International Business/ International Trade/ Foreign Trade. Minimum five years experience with three years in the field of WTO, Foreign trade and Agri exports related issues, etc. Should have knowledge of International trade portals ie., UNCOMTRADE, ITC (International Trade Centre) FAO, Import Tariff etc Should have working knowledge in computer
   • Desirable Qualification: Experience in Trade negotiations, Analysis of maximum residue level (MRL or tolerance) for agricultural product, international standards such as Codex, Food safety & Quality Assurance etc

Compass Of Work 1. Download all the SPS- TBT announcements from the WTO website on regular base and Identify the SPS- TBT announcements applicable to India and applicable to APEDA listed products; insulate the SPS- TBT announcements sector wise (fresh fruits and vegetables, beast products, fungicides, cereals, reused foods, etc); Identify the SPS- TBT announcements that are likely to have significant impact on Indian exports; prepare synopsis of the sanctioned document of the announcement. 2. Dissect the WTO SPS and TBT announcements( APEDA listed products) taking into account its impact on India’s import, SPS- TBT agreements, bilateral trade, request access, import- import data etc; 3. Prepare a comprehensive response for APEDA to the notifying country for the SPS/ TBT announcement; 4. Circulate the linked SPS- TBT announcements to all concerned stakeholders, Exporters and assiduity body/ associations or any other applicable associations. Examine and collate the commentary entered from the stakeholders; 5. List out possible trade restrictive issues that need to be raised with the Member notifying the draft measure; relating any specific trade concerned. 6. Follow up conduct on the announcements which need to be addressed. 7. Help in organizing stakeholders ’ consultations, meetings etc 8. Prepare daily/ yearly/ daily report of the SPS and TBT announcements( APEDA listed products) 9. Study and update on the changes in India’s Foreign Trade Policy, Export Import Procedures, Market access issues, SPS and TBT issues, Compliance of WTO rules and regulations etc

The last date to submit the applications is on 12^th March 2023.

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