Business Development and Marketing Expert International Consultant Service

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Afghanistan; Japan; Termez, UzbekistanPosted 23 days agoDeadline: April 28th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking an international consultant to guide women-led Afghan agencies in product and market development, with a focus on marketing and import facilitation in Japan.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Fashion or related disciplines
At least 10 years of work experience in business development, marketing, or e-commerce within the design or fashion sectors
Proven experience of leading or managing projects related to market access, sales promotion or branding
Experience in providing training or capacity building support in entrepreneurship, business development, or market-oriented production
Experience in organizing or supporting promotional activities, exhibitions, or trade fairs
Fluency in Japanese and a basic level of English
Must be able to provide proof of medical insurance coverage
Must not be under procurement prohibition by the United Nations or other international organizations

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

11 months

TIMELINE

Open Date: April 14th, 2026

Close Date: April 28th, 2026

Start Date: June 1st, 2026

Inception Report: 2 weeks after signing contract

Training Modules Delivery: 6 months after signing contract

Import and Marketing: 9 months after signing contract

Final Report: 11 months after signing contract

Issuing Agency

United Nations Development Programme

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks an international consultant service specializing in business development and marketing expertise. The consultant will provide technical input and market-oriented guidance to design and deliver a short-term online capacity building program for 100 women-led agencies, focused on enhancing the quality, design, and diversification of their products.

The role also involves identifying and proposing specific marketing and promotional opportunities in Japan, such as pop-up stores, fashion retailers, trade fairs, exhibitions, business forums, and relevant commercial platforms. The consultant will collaborate closely with Afghan stakeholders to facilitate the importation of products into Japan, ensuring basic quality control. Additionally, the consultant will promote the products through various channels within the Japanese market, leveraging events and forums to optimize exposure and sales.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.