International Consultant Japanese GX–DX Partnership and Technology Liaison Advis - UNDP - SWAZILAND

UNDP is seeking an International Consultant to serve as a Japan GX–DX Partnership and Technology Liaison Advisor, supporting the KMIII Green Airport Programme in Eswatini through partnership development and stakeholder engagement with Japanese entities.

What it offers

• 70 working days of consultancy services spread over 10 months.

Who can apply

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Business Administration, International Relations, Economics, Sustainable Development, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Innovation Management, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in partnership development, business development, investment promotion, technology transfer, international cooperation, or stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated experience working within Japan or supporting international engagement with Japanese companies, MSMEs, airports, research institutions, industry associations, investors, government agencies, or innovation ecosystems.
• Established professional networks within Japan relevant to the assignment’s objectives.
• Experience organizing and facilitating business matchmaking, technology transfer initiatives, trade missions, study tours, exposure visits, conferences, exhibitions, symposiums, or knowledge exchange programmes involving Japanese stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Identify and engage Japanese companies, MSMEs, research institutions, airports, industry associations, investors, and government entities relevant to renewable energy, smart airport infrastructure, sustainable logistics, and GX–DX technologies.
• Facilitate introductions and strategic engagements between UNDP, ESWACAA, and Japanese stakeholders.
• Support the identification of suitable Japanese technologies, suppliers, and solution providers aligned with the project’s objectives.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange and institutional cooperation between KMIII and relevant Japanese airports, technology demonstration sites, and innovation institutions.
• Support the planning and coordination of exposure visits, study tours, conferences, symposiums, and learning events in Japan.
• Support the organization and visibility of the KMIII Japanese GX–DX Technology Showcase and related project promotion activities.
• Identify opportunities for future partnerships, investment, and technical cooperation between Eswatini and Japanese stakeholders.
• Support project documentation, reporting, and knowledge management.

How to apply

• Submit proposals directly via the UNDP Supplier Portal (http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org) using the reference number UNDP-SWZ-00255-2.
• Register a profile if you do not already have one, following the instructions in the user guide.
• Submit proposals no later than 20-Aug-26 @ 10:59 AM (New York time).
• Requests for clarification must be sent via the messaging functionality in the portal.

Good to know

• UNDP encourages inclusive approaches that reflect gender equality and disability inclusion.
• Any request for clarification will receive a written response without identifying the source of the inquiry.