Freelance Consultant – Market Development Support

Freelance Consultant – Market Development Support (Central America)

Location:
Dominican Republic Contract Type: Freelance / Independent Consultant Duration: Short-term project-based assignment About The Opportunity We are seeking a locally based freelance consultant in Dominican Republic to support a market development assessment in Central America. The consultant will play a key role in stakeholder outreach, industry mapping, and facilitating connections with relevant market participants. This assignment is ideal for professionals with strong networks in agriculture, food, retail, distribution, trade, or broader supply chain sectors and experience engaging industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
• Identify and map key stakeholders across relevant supply chains and market channels in Dominican Republic.
• Develop and maintain a contact database of industry participants, associations, distributors, retailers, and other relevant organizations.
• Facilitate introductions between stakeholders and the project team.
• Support outreach efforts and encourage participation in interviews, surveys, or consultations.
• Coordinate communications and scheduling with local contacts.
• Provide local market insights and context when relevant.
• Track stakeholder engagement activities and provide periodic updates. Qualifications
• Based in Dominican Republic with strong local professional networks.
• Experience in market development, business development, agriculture, trade, supply chain, market research, or related fields.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with private sector organizations, industry associations, government agencies, or development programs is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholder relationships.
• Professional proficiency in English required. Preferred Experience
• Knowledge of agricultural value chains, food distribution, imports/exports, or consumer goods markets.
• Previous experience supporting market assessments, research projects, consulting engagements, or development initiatives.
• Familiarity with stakeholder mapping and outreach activities.

What You'll Do
• Connect project teams with relevant local stakeholders.
• Support successful participation of industry contacts in research activities.
• Help ensure accurate representation of market dynamics and stakeholder perspectives