Associate Programme Officer, DCP/OA (FT-LTD)

UN Secretariat; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

International Trade Centre (ITC) in Geneva seeks an Associate Programme Officer to support the ATCMA programme across Africa. You will conduct research, analyze data, support policy coordination and evaluations, and assist in workshops and field missions.

You will help prepare reports and participate in outreach activities to promote SME export competitiveness and inclusive growth. The role emphasizes gender- and youth-led businesses, with collaboration across UNIDO and EU-funded initiatives,

Qualifikationen

• First-level university degree required in business administration, economics, or related field.
• Advanced degree may be considered in lieu of work experience.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on programmes and operations and analyze data.
• Provide substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation.
• Assist in workshops and develop action plans for assignments.
• Prepare background papers, reports, and assist in meetings and conferences.
• Support outreach activities, including training workshops, and field missions for data collection.

Kenntnisse

Data analysis

Policy coordination

Budget coordination

Research

Meetings support

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

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

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