Organizational context: The International Trade Centre (ITC) aims to transform trade and change lives by enabling trade-led economic development, particularly in the Global South. This role is within the Office for Africa (OA), Division of Country Programmes (DCP), focusing on the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) programme. DCP/OA manages multidisciplinary trade-related technical assistance projects across Africa.
Job purpose: The Associate Programme Officer supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of designated projects within the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) Programme. This initiative, funded by the EU and implemented by ITC and UNIDO, aims to sustainably increase intra-African trade and trade with the EU. The role contributes to improving market access, enhancing SME export competitiveness, reducing trade barriers, and promoting quality standards. By prioritizing women- and youth-led businesses, the programme fosters economic inclusion and sustainable practices, ultimately contributing to inclusive and sustainable growth across regions like SADC and ECOWAS.
Responsibilities: The Associate Programme Officer will conduct research on programmes and operations, collecting and analyzing data. They will provide substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation, and assist in consulting assignments by facilitating workshops and developing action plans. The role involves contributing to written outputs such as background papers and reports, and providing administrative and substantive support for meetings and conferences. Additionally, the officer will assist in outreach activities, including developing and presenting at training workshops, and participate in field missions for data collection and support. Coordination of budget funding activities and preparation of related financial and programmatic documents are also key duties.
Education: A first-level university degree in business administration, management, economics, environmental studies, sustainable development, or a related field is required. An advanced university degree may be considered in lieu of required work experience.
Work experience: A minimum of two years of progressive experience in project/programme management is required. Experience in SME competitiveness, international trade, and data analysis is desirable.
Skills: Professionalism, Teamwork, Planning & Organizing, research and analysis, data collection and presentation, policy coordination, meeting support, outreach activities, budget coordination.
Required languages: English, French
Desired languages:
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Associate Programme Officer, DCP/OA (FT-LTD) in Genf Arbeitgeber: UN Secretariat
Das International Trade Centre (ITC) ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der sich für die Transformation des Handels einsetzt, um das Leben in Entwicklungsländern zu verbessern. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Teamarbeit und persönlicher Entwicklung bietet ITC seinen Mitarbeitenden die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen internationalen Umfeld zu wachsen und ihre Fähigkeiten in der Handelsentwicklung zu erweitern. Die Unternehmenskultur fördert Vielfalt und Inklusion, während die Mitarbeitenden die Chance haben, an bedeutenden globalen Initiativen teilzunehmen und einen direkten Einfluss auf die Lebensbedingungen in den Zielregionen auszuüben.
