P-3, Programme Officer (EWT), DEI/SIVC

Date: 06 July 2021

The International Trade Centre is looking for a:

P-3, Programme Officer
(Empowering Women to Trade - EWT)

Division of Enterprises and Institutions (DEI) / Sustainable and Inclusive Value Chains (SIVC)

Geneva, Switzerland

ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all
qualified persons - of all genders - equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or
prejudice of any kind. ITC also offers attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy
work/life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

Job Opening No.: ITC/JO/28/2021

Deadline for Application:05 August 2021 (midnight Geneva time)
Entry date: as soon as possible
Duration of appointment:One year, renewable

For information on the International Trade Centre please visit ITC’s website: www.intracen.org

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

The Global Goals provide an opportunity for delivering change, with women’s empowerment as a
prerequisite for achieving the Goals. The Empowering Women to Trade (EWT) Programme delivers
on ITC’s commitment to the Global Goals, particularly Goal 5 (achieving gender equality and
empowering women) and Goal 8 (inclusive and sustainable economic growth). Within the framework
of ITC’s SheTrades initiative to connect three million women to market by 2021, the outputs of the
programme are:

• Facilitating the improvement of the policy and regulatory environment in which women

• Strengthening the institutional support framework and improve trade related support to

• Developing sectors critical to the economic empowerment of women producers in target

• Enhancing women entrepreneurs’ capacity and the competitiveness of their products and

• Making buyers and partners (including investors) more accessible to women

ITC job openings are available on http://www.intracen.org/about/itc-careers/current-job-openings/

programmes/projects and initiatives, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project
development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems
and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties;
identifies and tracks follow-up actions.

• Identifies, develops and manages partnerships with stakeholders including the private sector and

• Oversees development and management of core tools and platforms to support the

• Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating

• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends,

proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations,
etc.

• Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes

• Participates in or lead field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants,

• Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and

• Supervises project staff and consultants;
• Performs other duties as required.

COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONALISM:
Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector,
functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the
resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual
analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity
with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the
internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given,
plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements;
demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient
in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional
rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and
ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

CREATIVITY:
Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems
or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks
on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of
doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

CLIENT ORIENTATION:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from
clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their
trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors
ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate
problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of
products or services to client.

TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS:
Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the
work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn
new technology.

JUDGEMENT/DECISION MAKING:
Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly.
Gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impact on
others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on
all available information, checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will
satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision, makes tough decisions when necessary.


TERMS OF SERVICE

The conditions of service are governed by the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations. This is a
fixed term appointment.

For information on salary and entitlements, please consult the International Civil Service
Commission website: http://icsc.un.org

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. Applications received after
the deadline will not be accepted. Information on the status of a vacancy can be obtained at:
http://www.intracen.org/jobs

Please note that candidates to this position may be considered for other ITC job openings subject to
meeting the relevant eligibility and competency requirements.

ITC only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution
accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the
International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/home.php.
Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.