Deputy Executive Director, Global Trade Programs Leader

UN Secretariat; Genf; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Secretariat, within the International Trade Centre, seeks a Deputy Executive Director to lead operationalization of ITC programs, ensuring resources align with delivering practical trade solutions for beneficiary countries.

The role advises the Executive Director, oversees division leadership, external audits, and staff development, while representing ITC in international forums and coordinating intergovernmental reporting.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in economics, business, international relations, law or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in trade development or related field, with multi-country/complex programs.
• Experience leading diverse teams, high-level representation, and public-private partnerships.
• English language required; other languages desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage ITC program operationalization, aligning resources to deliver solutions.
• Provide leadership to Division Directors and oversee administrative/technical divisions.
• Coordinate reporting to intergovernmental bodies and manage external audits.
• Represent ITC at international meetings and foster strategic partnerships.
• Oversee recruitment and staff development, ensuring gender and geographic balance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Public administration

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Audit oversight

Team management

Policy development

Communication

Negotiation

Partnership building

Fundraising

Education

Master’s degree in economics, business administration, international relations, or law

Tools

MS Office

Job description

UN Secretariat, within the International Trade Centre, seeks a Deputy Executive Director to lead operationalization of ITC programs, ensuring resources align with delivering practical trade solutions for beneficiary countries.

The role advises the Executive Director, oversees division leadership, external audits, and staff development, while representing ITC in international forums and coordinating intergovernmental reporting.