P-2, Associate Programme Officer, DMD/TFPB

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Date: 08 February 2022

The International Trade Centre Is Looking For a

P-2, Associate Programme Officer

Division for Market Development (DMD) / Trade Facilitation and Policy for Business (TFPB)

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/03/2022

Deadline for Application:10 March 2022 (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

Within its Division for Market Development – a technically focused division, the Trade Facilitation

and Policy for Business (TFPB) Section is ITC’s focal point to improve the trading business climate

(national and regional) for the benefit of exporters in developing and transition economies. The

TFPB Section contributes to enhancing exporters’ competitiveness through technical assistance in

specific areas, including trade policy, trade facilitation and trade law.

ITC is currently seeing an Associate Programme Officer to assist with the implementation of a

number of ongoing/future trade related technical assistance programmes predominantly in relation

to Central Asia, with a particular focus on fostering public private consultations for policy

formulation/trade negotiations, and assisting least developed countries (LDCs) in conducting

reforms for integration into the global value chains (with a focus on LDC’s accession to the WTO),

and providing technical expertise to support private sector effort to understand best practices and

identify ways in which they should direct their efforts to support a conducive business environment

in order for SMEs to gain market share and increase exports.

Focus of the projects: WTO accession, Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS), Trade Facilitation, Trade

Negotiations, Public Private Consultative processes for trade policy formulation.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Officer, Business and Trade Policy and the overall

guidance of the Chief, TFPB, the Associate Programme Officer will be responsible for the following

Duties

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

• Works with key clients to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned

programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes specific aspects of programme/project

development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems

and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties;

identifies and tracks follow-up actions.

• Carries out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities,

etc., to include collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information

gathered from diverse sources.

• Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the

review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, participation in evaluations or research

activities and studies.

• Assists in performing consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning

facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action

plan the client will use to manage the change.

• Participates in survey initiatives; assists with design of data collection tools; issues data collection

tools, reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares

preliminary conclusions.

• Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical

notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.

• Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences,

etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposed participants, preparation of

background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.

• Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars,

etc.; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.

• Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data

collection, etc.

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

submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and preparation of related

documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).

• Performs other duties as required.
  

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

EDUCATION:Advanced university degree in business administration, management, economics or

a related field.

Note: A first-level university degree in business administration, management, economics or a related

field may be accepted with an additional two years of relevant professional work experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE:A minimum of two years of relevant experience in project/programme

management, administration or related area.

Experience in trade policy formulation relating to WTO matters desirable.

Experience working with /in governmental agencies or international organizations desirable.

Experience in implementing trade-related technical assistance programmes in least developed or

developing countries desirable.

Exerience working in implementing trade-related technical assistance programme in Central Asia

desirable.

Experience in strengthening participation and assisting acceding governments in joining the WTO

desirable.

LANGUAGES:Advanced knowledge of English and Russian is required. Knowledge of another UN

official language is an advantage.

ITC’S VALUES are: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONALISM:Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches

relevant to WTO, functional area or other specialized field. Familiarity with WTO pre/post accession

technical matters and needs in acceding/recently acceded members with technical

cooperation activities in this area offered by relevant agencies. Ability to identify issues, analyze

and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.. 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.

TEAMWORK:Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by

genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda

before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such

decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts

joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

PLANNING & ORGANIZING:Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;

identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate

amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when

planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

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.

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