Staff Assistant (Country Communications), DCP/CCU.G5 (Temporary Job Opening)

This post is located in the Division of Country Programmes (DCP) which is is responsible for coherence and impact of ITC’s programmes at the country and regional levels. The five regional sections within ITC maintain close relations to partners in ITC’s programme countries to ensure a demand-led approach and strengthened country engagement for all projects. The regional sections are responsible for country coordination, for gathering country intelligence, for needs assessments and design of demand led projects, for in-country resource mobilization and for managing multiyear, multi-disciplinary projects

High school diploma or equivalent.

Five years of experience in general office support or related area is required.

Previous experience in a communications role is desirable.

Previous experience in the UN common system is desirable.

For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English and French is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

The conditions of service are governed by the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations. This is a temporary appointment for an initial four (4) months (maternity leave replacement) and may be subject to extension.
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.
Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.
ITC Internal staff on fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointment, if selected, may be entitled to Special Post Allowance as per Staff Rule 3.10.
This position is subject to local recruitment. For ITC purposes the definition of “local” shall be that at the time of application the applicant is already residing (with the requisite permit) within a radius of 50 kms from the ITC offices on rue Montbrillant, Geneva or within a 1h15min commuting distance by public transport or car. Applicants not meeting this criterion will not be considered.
For information on salary and entitlements, please consult the International Civil Service Commission website: http://icsc.un.org

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.

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.