Competitiveness

EXPERT SEARCH We are currently looking to engage a Post-Harvest Management Expert for an upcoming donor-funded project in India. Profile sought: Education: MS in Horticulture (Post-Harvest) or related field OR BS in Agriculture/Horticulture (or allied field) + MS in Post-Harvest Management (or equivalent) Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in post-harvest and cold chain management Proven involvement in at least two projects in South Asia (preferably India) Experience working on donor-funded projects is highly desirable Skills: Strong technical expertise in post-harvest systems and cold chain solutions Ability to contribute to project design and implementation Language: Full professional proficiency in English Regional expertise: Solid familiarity with the Indian context Availability: Willingness and availability to be based in India for specific periods during the project If you or someone in your network fits this profile, please reach out at info@competitiveness.com

Expert search – Genre et Changement Climatique (Côte d’Ivoire) Nous recrutons actuellement deux experts de nationalité ivoirienne dans le cadre d’un projet financé par un bailleur international: Profils recherchés : 1. Expert(e) Genre Au moins 5 ans d’expérience dans l’intégration du genre dans des projets de développement (économie, industrie, chaînes de valeur) Expérience en analyse différenciée selon le genre (ADG) Maîtrise des outils de collecte et d’analyse de données désagrégées Expérience avec des bailleurs internationaux appréciée 2. Expert(e) Environnement et Changement Climatique Au moins 5 ans d’expérience en environnement et/ou changement climatique dans des projets de développement Expérience en évaluations environnementales et sociales (EIES, EESS, etc.) Expérience dans l’intégration des enjeux environnementaux et climatiques dans des politiques, plans ou programmes Bonne connaissance des standards internationaux Une expérience en Côte d’Ivoire et/ou en Afrique de l’Ouest est fortement souhaitée. Merci de me contacter par email : info@competitiveness.com

Expert search – Genre et Changement Climatique (Côte d’Ivoire) Nous recrutons actuellement deux experts de nationalité ivoirienne dans le cadre d’un projet financé par un bailleur international: Profils recherchés : 1. Expert(e) Genre Au moins 5 ans d’expérience dans l’intégration du genre dans des projets de développement (économie, industrie, chaînes de valeur) Expérience en analyse différenciée selon le genre (ADG) Maîtrise des outils de collecte et d’analyse de données désagrégées Expérience avec des bailleurs internationaux appréciée 2. Expert(e) Environnement et Changement Climatique Au moins 5 ans d’expérience en environnement et/ou changement climatique dans des projets de développement Expérience en évaluations environnementales et sociales (EIES, EESS, etc.) Expérience dans l’intégration des enjeux environnementaux et climatiques dans des politiques, plans ou programmes Bonne connaissance des standards internationaux Une expérience en Côte d’Ivoire et/ou en Afrique de l’Ouest est fortement souhaitée. Merci de me contacter par email : info@competitiveness.com

COMPETITIVENESS: Open Call for Local Experts – Bahamas We are expanding our expert network and are currently seeking local consultants based in The Bahamas to support an upcoming tourism assignment focused on destination-level assessments and strategic planning. We are specifically looking for: Data Analyst / Economist Experience in tourism data analysis, economic diagnostics, and evidence-based insights for policy and planning. Stakeholder Engagement & Knowledge Management Specialist Experience in facilitating stakeholder consultations, participatory processes, and translating technical findings into accessible outputs. Location: Bahamas (local presence required) Engagement: Short-term consultancy (approx. 5.5 months) Interested? Please send your CV and a short profile to: support@competitiveness.com

COMPETITIVENESS: Open Call for Local Experts – Bahamas We are expanding our expert network and are currently seeking local consultants based in The Bahamas to support an upcoming tourism assignment focused on destination-level assessments and strategic planning. We are specifically looking for: Data Analyst / Economist Experience in tourism data analysis, economic diagnostics, and evidence-based insights for policy and planning. Stakeholder Engagement & Knowledge Management Specialist Experience in facilitating stakeholder consultations, participatory processes, and translating technical findings into accessible outputs. Location: Bahamas (local presence required) Engagement: Short-term consultancy (approx. 5.5 months) Interested? Please send your CV and a short profile to: support@competitiveness.com

Competitiveness participated in the III Manaca Congress, held in Puerto Inírida on March 18th, an important platform bringing together communities, producers, experts, and institutions around the sustainable use of this highly relevant Amazonian resource. At this event, our Senior Consultant, Carlos Sánchez Chica, presented the strategic analysis of the açaí (manaca) value chain as part of the project “Business development plans and technical assistance to strengthen the açaí value chain in Amazonian departments under a bioeconomy approach,” currently being implemented with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in partnership with Fundación Victoria Regia. The presentation aimed to identify where value is created and captured along the chain, and to define strategic pathways to enhance its competitiveness in territories such as Guainía. Carlos also participated in a panel discussion alongside key ecosystem actors, including technical experts, entrepreneurs, and representatives from research institutions such as the SINCHI Institute. It was a valuable space for dialogue on sustainable use models, value addition, and key challenges in strengthening Amazonian value chains. We appreciate the exchange with distinguished panel participants, including Martha Isabel Vallejo, Biologist and Professor at Universidad Militar Nueva Granada; Diego Francisco Castro Rojas, Manager of PURAMAZONIA ZOMAC SAS BIC; Diego Carantón from the Instituto SINCHI; and Victor Martinez Yavinape, Founder and Manager of Matshukaj. The Congress reaffirmed the importance of building solutions from within the territory—integrating technical knowledge, local expertise, and market vision—to transform Guainía’s natural wealth into sustainable opportunities. At Competitiveness, we remain committed to strengthening value chains that drive economic, social, and environmental impact across the Amazon.

We participated, together with Technopolis Group, in the workshop “Progress Towards a PTI Agenda to Boost Agrifood Trade in Latin America and the Caribbean”, organized by the Inter-American Development Bank, where we shared insights from a jointly developed project in the Caribbean. During her intervention, our President, Saskia Bonnefoi, highlighted that strengthening food security requires not only increasing production, but also activating demand, improving access, and guiding consumption decisions as key pillars for building more resilient agri-food systems. Drawing on the Caribbean experience, the presentation showcased a methodological approach based on value chain analysis and direct engagement with public and private stakeholders, enabling a shift from diagnosis to concrete action. We thank the IDB for creating these spaces for dialogue and collaboration to advance more inclusive and resilient food systems across the region. #Competitiveness #Partnerships #AgriFoodSystems #FoodSecurity

COMPETITIVENESS led the project “Support for the Comité de Coordination pour les Filières Café et Cacao (CCFCC) to deepen the coffee and cocoa value chain development plans across the axes of productivity, markets, gender, environment and financing of the plans.”, funded by Stichting SNV Netherlands Development Organisation in Togo. In Togo, coffee and cocoa account for about 3% of GDP and over 30,000 direct jobs, with women’s participation around 11%. Does it matter where Togo sells its coffee and cocoa? With modest volumes, competing in mainstream segments limits value capture. The strategy is to pivot toward premium markets with sophisticated buyers who pay for quality and consistency. This work extended CCFCC’s PDCC through focused technical assistance to move from plan to execution. What was assessed and delivered: ·     Defined what is needed to grow premium coffee and cocoa in Togo, from farm practices to post-harvest procedures and proof of quality ·     Assessed the current status against the EU Zero-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), detailed the gaps, and outlined how to organize the tasks to close them ·     Identified target markets and product-specific requirements to guide the upgrade path and build relationships with sophisticated buyers. ·     Proposed a two-person funding unit to source finance and support cooperatives in preparing applications ·     Reviewed the gender gap and pinpointed practical opportunities for women in quality upgrading and governance Thanks to CCFCC for the collaboration and the service to the sector, to SNV for supervision and steady support, to the EU Delegation for pushing impact, and to everyone who contributed along the way. #Togo #PremiumCoffee #PremiumCocoa #EUDR #Competitiveness #ValueChains #Policy #Women4Quality #CCFCC #SNV #GIZ #ICRFacility #EUDTogo

COMPETITIVENESS: Open Call for Semiconductor Experts We are expanding our expert network and are currently seeking specialists in the semiconductor industry, ideally with experience in Latin America, to collaborate on an upcoming strategic assignment. We are looking for professionals with experience in: -Semiconductor manufacturing and/or related value chains -Downstream industries, skills development, or investment dynamics -Private sector engagement, industry associations, or public policy (desirable) Location: Preferably Latin America (flexible) Engagement: Short- to medium-term consultancy Interested? Please send your CV and a short profile to: support@competitiveness.com #Semiconductors #LatinAmerica #ConsultingOpportunities #PrivateSectorDevelopment #Investment #GlobalExperts #OpenToWork

COMPETITIVENESS: Open Call for Semiconductor Experts We are expanding our expert network and are currently seeking specialists in the semiconductor industry, ideally with experience in Latin America, to collaborate on an upcoming strategic assignment. We are looking for professionals with experience in: -Semiconductor manufacturing and/or related value chains -Downstream industries, skills development, or investment dynamics -Private sector engagement, industry associations, or public policy (desirable) Location: Preferably Latin America (flexible) Engagement: Short- to medium-term consultancy Interested? Please send your CV and a short profile to: support@competitiveness.com #Semiconductors #LatinAmerica #ConsultingOpportunities #PrivateSectorDevelopment #Investment #GlobalExperts #OpenToWork