The Opportunity
The Trade and Gender Equality Incubator (TGEI) is seeking a consultancy firm (the Consultant) to provide technical support for the Phase II of implementation, from 1 January to 31 December 2026. During Phase II, the Consultant will be responsible for the completion of the following activities in close consultation and with approval from the RT4D Facility and the GDCE (the Project Proponent):

Support the implementation of Outcome 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 of the GED Action Plan

Outcome 2 of the Gender Equality and Diversity (GED) Action Plan: A safe workplace policy, practice, and culture for all staff and customers.

• Launch and disseminate the handbook on GBV prevention in the workplace.
• Provide technical support in applying the (SOP) to handle reporting cases

Outcome 3 of the Gender Equality and Diversity (GED) Action Plan: Gender responsive and inclusive trade facilitation for SMEs.

• Support GDCE rolling out the dissemination plan of these two videos

Outcome 4: Internal recruitment system is prepared to employ and accommodate persons with disabilities in the workplace.

• Provide technical support for implementing recommendations in the report, upon agreement from GDCE

Outcome 7: Increased job satisfaction, particularly among female staff, staff with health conditions, and those with caregiving responsibilities, as well as the provision of flexible work options for all staff.

• Review current policy or practice and propose flexible work options to support employees to accommodate various health needs, care and domestic work

Outcome 8: Improved capacity of GDCE staff to effectively integrate GEDSI principles in their communications.

• Develop a Guidance Note to use diverse images and gender-neutral language in communications

Project monitoring, evaluation and reporting

• Prepare a six-month progress report by June 2026 and project completion report by December 2026
• Support the end-of-project monitoring, evaluation and learning.

This will include providing consultants, organising training and workshops, and reporting.

The preferred Consultant will have access to all output reports which have been produced during the period of March to December 2025.

Note: There is not requirement for technical support for Outcome 1, 5 and 6 of the GED Action Plan in the calendar year 2026.