Programme Officer, Trade and Environment, DSIT/GIVC.P3

☞ International Trade Centre (ITC)

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Update day: 25-03-2024

Location: Genève Genève GE

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Org. Setting and Reporting
The Green and Inclusive Value Chains (GIVC) section in the Division for Sustainable and Inclusive Trade (DSIT). The Division works to advance ITC’s strategic vision to support sustainable and inclusive livelihoods through trade. The division will shape policy, practice, and new thinking on how to make trade more inclusive and to enable micro, small and medium-size enterprises to benefit from green trade. It will scale existing successful initiatives like SheTrades and develop new approaches to ensure women, youth and vulnerable groups benefit from green growth and trade. Urgent action is needed to keep global warming below 1.5°C, while equipping developing countries with the finance, technologies and skills for the low-carbon transition. What’s more, small businesses play a central role in countries’ socio-economic development. Supporting them is central to ensuring an inclusive just transition. In 2022, ITC adopted Green Moonshot, a bold framework of solutions to confront the challenges experienced by small business in developing countries, to participate in global trade. Our vision is to catalyze 100,000 climate actions – for small businesses and by small businesses – by 2025. The organization expect to achieve its goals by implementing 5 core strategies: raises the voice of small business at decision-making tables such as at the World Trade Organization and the Climate Negotiation arenas; provides data, evidence and analysis on the challenges and opportunities for small enterprises informing policy development and implementation, programming, and investment; supports the development and implementation of trade related policies compatible with climate action and sustainable development; improves the climate competitiveness of small businesses through capacity building and facilitating their access to technologies and; facilitates access to sustainable finance, investment and green markets.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer, Trade and Environment, GIVC, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: • Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of a programme of work to include prioritization of high impact areas for ITC to pursue, development of new tools and methodologies to support ITC stakeholders and partners including SMEs, business support organizations and policy makers, developing and implementing projects, mainstreaming environmental sustainability across ITC etc.; • Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources. • Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies. • Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. • Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, such as UN Environment Management Group, the WTO Aid for Trade Review etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. • Provide support to develop ITC’s networks with partner institutions, the private sector, academic institutions, civil society, non-governmental organizations, funders and other relevant stakeholders. • Assist in ITC’s engagement in key events such as the Conference of the Parties and other UN and WTO related events and fora. • Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities. • Participates in or lead field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc. • Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.). • 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. • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field such as international relations, sustainability, environmental management. A first-level university degree in the above subjects in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job - Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required. Experience with SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises), capacity building and institutional development is desirable. Experience with sustainability, clean production and circularity is desirable. Experience with biodiversity is desirable. Experience with design and/or implementation of climate change (mitigation and/or adaptation) measures is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge (both oral and written) of French is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
The conditions of service are governed by the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations. This is a fixed term appointment for an initial period of one (1) year. 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. Applications from women and nationalities from developing and least developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply. If you are unable to complete the application due to a disability please send an email to recruitment@intracen.org. Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. For information on salary and entitlements, please consult the International Civil Service Commission website: http://icsc.un.org
United Nations Considerations
In accordance with the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with ITC if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, Inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the Inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted based on the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances, and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in Inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised in Inspira will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
ITC does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ITC are fraudulent and should be disregarded.
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Deadline: 09-05-2024

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