Deputy Executive Director, ITC

UN Secretariat; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UN Secretariat's International Trade Centre seeks a Deputy Executive Director to lead program operationalization, resources alignment, and strategic policy support for beneficiary countries.

You will guide division leaders, oversee audits, foster partnerships, and represent ITC in international forums, driving organizational change and staff development.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in economics, business or law or related field.
• A first-level degree with qualifying experience may be accepted as an alternative.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in trade development in developing or transition countries.
• Experience leading multi-country aid-for-trade programs with MSMEs.
• Strong leadership, change management and public-private partnerships.
• English required; additional languages desirable.

Aufgaben

• Direct and manage operationalization of ITC programs within the UN Secretariat.
• Guide strategy formulation and policy advice to the Executive Director.
• Provide leadership to Division Directors and cross-divisional coordination.
• Oversee external audit management and stakeholder relations.
• Coordinate reports for intergovernmental bodies and staff development.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Accountability

Building Trust

Judgement/Decision-making

Development economics

International trade

Global trade trends

Results-based management

Project management

UN regulations and policies

Staff management

Teamwork

Communication

Representation

Advocacy

Fundraising

Partnership building

Ausbildung

Advanced university degree in economics, business administration, international relations, or law

First-level university degree with qualifying experience

Jobbeschreibung

Organizational context: The International Trade Centre (ITC) focuses on transforming trade to change lives by assisting developing and transition countries in leveraging expanding trade and investment opportunities. This role operates within the UN Secretariat, specifically within the International Trade Centre department, contributing to its mission.

Job purpose: The Deputy Executive Director is responsible for directing and managing the operationalization of ITC's programs, ensuring human and financial resources align with delivering practical solutions to beneficiary countries. This role contributes to the formulation of ITC's overall strategies and policies, acting as an advisor to the Executive Director. The position involves providing leadership to Division Directors, overseeing administrative and technical divisions for synergy and efficiency, and developing trade support services aligned with global MSME trends. The Deputy Executive Director also oversees external audit activities, fosters inter-organizational relationships, and coordinates reporting to intergovernmental bodies. Additionally, the role involves managing staff recruitment, development, and fostering teamwork, while representing ITC in international forums and providing programmatic expertise.

Responsibilities: Direct and manage the operationalization of ITC's programs, ensuring alignment of human and financial resources for effective delivery of solutions. Contribute to the formulation of ITC's overall strategies and policies, advising the Executive Director and participating in overall management. Provide leadership to Division Directors, oversee administrative and technical divisions to optimize synergies and efficiencies, and develop trade support services considering global MSME trends. Oversee external audit management and foster relationships with partner bodies and international stakeholders. Coordinate and oversee the preparation of reports for intergovernmental bodies. Oversee staff recruitment for the Executive Director's office, ensuring geographical and gender balance. Manage, guide, and develop supervised staff, fostering teamwork and communication. Chair meetings on substantive issues, represent ITC at international meetings, and provide programmatic expertise. Perform other duties as requested by the Executive Director.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in economics, business administration, international relations, law, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree combined with qualifying experience may be accepted as an alternative.

Work experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience in trade development in developing or transition countries is required. Extensive experience is needed in leading multi-country/complex aid-for-trade programs, working with MSMEs, leading diverse teams, driving organizational change, high-level representation, and establishing public-private partnerships.

Skills: Professionalism, Accountability, Leadership, Building Trust, Judgement/Decision-making, Development economics, International trading system, Global trade trends, Results-based management, Project management, UN regulations and policies, Staff management, Teamwork, Communication, Representation, Advocacy, Fundraising, Partnership building.

Required languages: English

Desired languages: Spanish, Russian, Chinese, French, Arabic