Associate Programme Officers (ATCMA) - three posts, Geneva

ITC - International Trade Centre UNCTAD-WTO; Genf; On-site; CHF 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Trade Centre (ITC) in Geneva, Switzerland invites applications for a Professional-level position within the Office for Africa (OA), Division of Country Programmes (DCP). The role supports development, implementation and monitoring of trade-related projects under the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) programme, funded by the EU and implemented with ITC and UNIDO.

The programme aims to improve market access for value chains and SMEs across Africa.

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Job Opening

Job Opening ID: 287649

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development

Job Family : Programme Management

Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-1

Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings - Fixed Term Limited

Job Opening Job Opening ID: 287649 Job Network : Economic, Social and Development Job Family : Programme Management Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-1
Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings - Fixed Term Limited Duty Station : GENEVA
Department/Office : International Trade Centre Date Posted : Nov 3, 2026
Deadline : Nov 18, 2026

The International Trade Centre (ITC) mandate is: "Transforming trade. Changing lives." By enabling trade-led economic development, especially in the Global South, ITC enables small businesses to reach their potential and strengthens ecosystems for long-term impact. The position is located in the Office for Africa (OA), Division of Country Programmes (DCP) at ITC Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. DCP/OA is responsible for coordinating and managing the development and implementation of several multidisciplinary trade-related technical assistance projects in the Africa region related to the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) programme. The focus of the job is to support the development, implementation and monitoring of designated projects. The Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access Programme (ATCMA) is a major initiative aimed at sustainably increasing intra-African trade and trade between Africa and the European Union (EU). Funded by the EU and implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), this four-year program aims to improve market access for specific value chains and increase the export competitiveness of SMEs in these sectors. It also seeks to reduce trade barriers, enhance compliance with quality standards, and promote added value and export diversification. By prioritizing women- and youth-led businesses, ATCMA aims to promote economic inclusion and encourage sustainable business practices. Subregional components of the ATCMA programmes are ECOWAS, COMES and ECCAS.