International Trade Facilitation: Malawi Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP)
Kudu Consulting is assembling its expert team for an upcoming World Bank-financed consultancy supporting Producer Organisations and Agri-SMEs in Malawi to access regional (SADC/COMESA) and Asian export markets, under the Malawi Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP).
We are looking to engage two Key Experts:
1. Team Leader
Leading the regional-market workstream, consolidating expert inputs, coordinating consultations/workshops, and ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Sought profile:
- Master’s degree in international trade, agribusiness, business, economics or related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated professional experience in international trade, export promotion, agribusiness market development, or a closely related field.
- Experience in at least two (2) similar assignments supporting SMEs, Producer Organisations or farmer-based organisations with market expansion, export readiness or export-market entry.
- Experience and knowledge of regional market dynamics, preferably including SADC and/or COMESA markets.
- Knowledge of international trade regulations, export documentation, standards, certification and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge and understanding of the agricultural market landscape in Malawi.
- Experience in two or more of the agricultural value chains (Soybeans, Sugar beans, Pigeon peas, Groundnuts, Sesame, Bird’s-eye chilli) is an added advantage
Skills:
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficient in crafting strategic plans and delivering training.
- Multilingual capabilities are a plus.
2. Market Expert — Asia Region
Leading analysis of target Asian markets, import/regulatory requirements, buyer and distribution-channel identification, and market-entry recommendations.
Sought profile:
- Master’s degree in international trade, agribusiness, business, economics or related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated professional experience in international trade, export promotion, agribusiness market development, or a closely related field.
- Experience in at least two (2) similar assignments involving Asian market research, export promotion, export-market entry or buyer linkage for SMEs or farmer-based organisations.
- Professional experience and knowledge of market dynamics in at least two (2) Asian countries, including import requirements, distribution channels and buyer expectations.
- Knowledge of Asian import regulations, sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, technical barriers to trade, standards, certification and conformity-assessment requirements.
- Experience with agricultural, horticultural or shelf-ready products exported to Asian markets shall be an added advantage.
- Knowledge and experience of agricultural market systems in Asia, including relevant market structures, distribution channels and buyer requirements.
Skills:
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficient in crafting strategic plans and delivering training.
- Multilingual capabilities are a plus.
To express interest, please share:
- CV highlighting relevant assignments, with 2–3 sentences per experience on your role, the task, actions taken and results achieved
- Countries/regions of market expertise
- Availability (short-term vs. long-term engagement)
Interested consultants and associates, please send your CV and a short note on relevant experience to kudu@kuduconsulting.co.zm by 11th September, 2026.
Kudu Consulting is a Zambia-based development and management consulting firm with over 10 years’ experience in agricultural trade facilitation, MSME development and market access across Sub-Saharan Africa.