Associate Programme Officers (ATCMA) - 3 posts, DCP/OA (FT-LTD)

UN Atlas; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

International Trade Centre (ITC) in Geneva seeks an Associate Programme Officer to support the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) programme. You will assist in research, data collection, and analysis, contributing to policy coordination and evaluation efforts across workshops and action plans.

The role involves outreach activities, meetings, and field-data collection to drive SME export competitiveness and value-chain development, with focus on women- and youth-led businesses

Qualifications

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management.
• Experience in SME competitiveness and international trade desirable.
• Experience working with regional economic communities (RECs) is an asset.
• Languages: French and English required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic research on ATCMA programmes and collect/analyze data.
• Provide substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions.
• Assist with consulting assignments, facilitate workshops, and develop action plans.
• Contribute to written outputs such as background papers and reports.
• Provide administrative and substantive support for meetings and conferences.
• Assist with outreach activities, training workshops and presentations.
• Support field missions, including data collection.
• Coordinate budget-related activities, project preparation, and progress reporting.

Skills

Professionalism

Teamwork

Planning

Research

Data analysis

Project management

Policy coordination

Report writing

Meeting support

Budget coordination

Outreach

Education

First-level university degree in business administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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 situated within the Office for Africa (OA) of the Division of Country Programmes (DCP) at ITC Headquarters in Geneva. DCP/OA manages multidisciplinary trade assistance projects in Africa, focusing on the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) programme.

Job purpose: This role supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of designated projects within the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) Programme. ATCMA is a significant initiative funded by the EU and implemented by ITC and UNIDO, aiming to boost intra-African trade and trade with the EU. The programme seeks to enhance market access for specific value chains, increase SME export competitiveness, reduce trade barriers, improve quality standards, and promote value addition and export diversification, with a focus on women- and youth-led businesses to foster economic inclusion and sustainable practices.

Responsibilities: The Associate Programme Officers will conduct basic research on ATCMA programmes, collecting and analyzing data. They will provide substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions. Responsibilities include assisting with consulting assignments, 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, officers will assist with outreach activities, training workshops, and presentations. Field missions, including data collection, will be undertaken. Coordination of budget-related activities, project preparation, progress reporting, and financial statement preparation 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 degree (Master's or equivalent) in these subjects may substitute for the work experience requirement.

Work experience: A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management is required. Experience in SME competitiveness and international trade is desirable. Experience working with regional economic communities (RECs) is also considered an asset.

Skills: Professionalism, Teamwork, Planning & Organizing, research and analytical skills, data collection and analysis, project management, policy coordination, report writing, meeting support, outreach activities, budget coordination.

Required languages: French, English

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