Org. Setting and Reporting

The Division of Sustainable and Inclusive Trade (DSIT) houses the Women, Youth, and Vulnerable Communities (WYVC) Section, which delivers on its mandate of: • Improving the trade policy and regulatory environment in which marginalised and vulnerable people operate • Strengthening the institutional framework of trade related support to marginalised and vulnerable people • Enhancing marginalised and vulnerable people’s capacity and competitiveness • Making markets more accessible to marginalised and vulnerable people • Providing thought leadership and advocacy to make value chains, the business environment and the trading system more inclusive and a catalyst for the empowerment of people affected by displacement and migration • Mainstreaming inclusivity in all of ITC’s projects and solutions The goal of this job function is to develop, manage and implement solutions in WYVC with a particular focus on Youth and Trade supporting entrepreneurship and employability for young people in developing countries as a competitive force for the future. The position will also work with other programmes including the Refugees and Trade Programme that offers bespoke market led solutions in the context of displacement and migration, specifically in settings of protracted displacement, return migration, and creating labour pathways for refugees.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, WYVC, the overall supervision of the Director, DSIT, and in close collaboration with internal stakeholders in line with the organization’s strategy 2022-2025 and programmes and moonshots, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Develop, implement and evaluate assigned projects, etc.; monitor and analyze project development and implementation; review relevant and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; ensure follow-up actions. • Ensures implementation mainstreaming guidelines in relation youth and other vulnerable groupsby assessing the implications of any planned action within the assigned projects; • Ensures the effective links between the assigned projects and corresponding programms and moonshots, in support of innovation, effectiveness and efficiency. • Serves as an effective spokesperson for the programmes and assigned projects and establishes collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the organization. • Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related /reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.). • Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. position papers, analysis and reports for presentation to national counterparts, the project donor, and ITC Senior Management, as appropriate; • Directs substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of and presentations, etc. • Manages outreach activities on project-related issues; through participation in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise • Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc. • Ensures effective utilization, supervision and development of staff. Guides, evaluates and mentors staff. • Performs other duties as required

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM Knowledge of Institutional, socio-economic and policy factors that affect the internationalisation and competitiveness of SMEs in developing countries. Knowledge of Institutional, socio-economic and policy factors affecting the economic empowerment of youth in developing countries. Trade related technical assistance programme design, management and reporting knowledge. 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 judgement 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. 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. 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, or a related field such as international development. Note: 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 seven years (nine years with a first level degree) of relevant experience in project or programme management working with or in business support organizations, international organizations, trade related technical assistance or youth is required. Experience advising senior public and private sector economic actors in a diverse global context is desirable. Experience working with developing and transition economies is desirable. Experience in the structural, managerial and operational features related to leadership and direction, resources and processes, products and services and result measurement of business support organizations is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).