Org. Setting and Reporting

The Office for Middle East and North Africa (OMENA), housed within the Division of Country Programmes (DCP), is in charge of the overall liaison and relationship management with partner countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. OMENA is responsible for coordinating ITC technical assistance projects and activities in the region to achieve synergies and impact. This position is located in OMENA and will focus on coordination, implementation, management and monitoring of the programmes, projects and other activities carried out by ITC in the MENA region.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief OMENA, Division of Country Programmes (DCP), , the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Participates in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects including coordinating activities in selected countries in MENA; prepares and reviews relevant and reports, including consolidating of the inception report; prepares yearly workplans; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions. • Contributes to country and regional programming and cooperation processes (UNSDCF, SDG regional reviews, etc.) • Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources. • Provides substantive support to consultative meetings, steering committee meetings and other meetings or conferences, etc., proposing agenda items, identifying participants, preparation of and presentations, etc.. • Prepares various written outputs; Contribute to the preparation of results-based progress reports and other programme related reporting requirements including mid-term and final evaluations;, drafts background papers and briefing notes. • Participates in and/or lead field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials, the donor, and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc. • Contributes to activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.); manages financial grants, sub-contracts and procurement actions etc.). • Support the integration of cross-cutting interventions on gender, youth and environment during implementation. • Contributes to fund-raising efforts for ITC projects and programmes for selected countries in MENA region, including development of project concept notes, proposals and project . • Keeps abreast of global trends and of client demands, provide up to date relevant information on competitors and partners to determine appropriate technical responses to clients making the best use of ITC’s products and services. Contributes to project development efforts in the MENA region. • Contributes to outreach activities; conducts workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities. • Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of the international trading system, the trade-related technical assistance environment and recent trends and needs in trade development and competitiveness in MENA region; understanding and ability to analyse current and emerging trends in global and regional tradein MENA countries; Knowledge of project management systems and procedures, in particular at the United Nations. Knowledge of result-based project management, monitoring and reporting. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. 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. 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. 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field. A first-level university degree 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 (7 years with a first level degree) of experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required. At least three years of experience working in MENA region is desirable. Experience in trade-related project design is desirable Experience in the UN common system is desirable