Associate Governance and External Relations Officer, OED/SPPG

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 106,558 USD and 144,732 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The International Trade Centre (ITC) assists developing and transition economy countries to take advantage of expanding trade opportunities in an increasingly complex global environment. ITC supports Trade Impact for Good, promoting sustainable and inclusive development goals through trade. The Office of the Executive Director (OED) spearheads the positioning of ITC, including communication with donors, external stakeholders, beneficiary groups and the general public as well as internally among ITC staff; leads a corporate approach to event management and fundraising; coordinates strategic partnerships; and oversees key management control functions especially governance, planning and performance reporting, and evaluation. OED is made up of the offices of the Executive Director (OED) and the Deputy Executive Director (ODED) including the Cabinet of the Executive Director, the Strategic Planning, Performance and Governance Section (SPPG), and the Communications and Events (CE) Section. The Strategic Planning, Performance and Governance Section (SPPG) supports ITC’s Senior Management and staff in results-based management: It is responsible for corporate planning, reporting and risk management; for coordinating a corporate approach to fundraising and partnerships and for providing secretariat functions to ITC’s governing bodies. The section also houses ITC's representation office at the UN in New York that contributes to ITC's positioning and outreach, ITC’s Independent Evaluation Unit that contributes to results-based management through independent evaluations of policies, projects, programmes and processes, and the ITC Gender Unit.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Senior Donor Relations and Governance Officer and the general guidance of the Chief, Strategic Planning, Performance & Governance, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Governance and Public Administration analysis • Collects, evaluates, interprets and analyses data and qualitative information on governance, public administration and management development trends and issues, strategies and policies. • Maintains databases for database management and organizes non-quantitative information on governance, public administration and management development trends and issues, strategies and policies, including ITC’s Resource Mobilization Strategy. • Contributes to the preparation of briefing notes, inputs to speeches and similar materials on governance, public administration and management development in a form that is meaningful to non-specialists. • Assists in substantive research, studies, and prepares or reviews reports and publications included in the Unit’s regular budget programmes. • Assists in the conception, planning and management of expert group meetings, seminars and similar consultations that contribute to the finalization of the work branch’s outputs.

Intergovernmental support • Contributes to the preparation of governance events such as the meeting of the Consultative Committee of the ITC Trust Fund and ITC’s Joint Advisory Group as well as other intergovernmental events in which ITC takes part. • Follows intergovernmental meetings and prepares summary reports, including the minutes of the CCITF and the JAG meetings. • Contributes to the preparation of inputs to statements by ITC’s Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director. Provide support to Senior Donor Relations and Governance Officer, and ITC’s funder focal points in their engagement with donor governments. • Assists in the preparation and organization of meetings of intergovernmental bodies.

Technical cooperation • Contributes to the preparation of documentation for the technical cooperation programmes and projects. • Assists in the supervision and provision of technical support for seminars and workshops under the Division’s technical cooperation programme.

Programme support • Provides inputs to the formulation of the medium-term plan, the programme of work and the budget of the Unit and in the formulation of the organization’s overall programme of work and other similar endeavors. • Attends to various administrative matters concerning the Unit, the Section or Division. • Maintains records and data related to the programmes within his/her responsibility and keep track of data, information and documentation. • Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism : Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Knowledge of databases and dashboards. Knowledge and understanding of concepts, theory and applications relating to emerging governance, public administration and development management. Ability to develop sources for data collection. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Commitment to continuous learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession. Actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally. Contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates. Shows willingness to learn from others. Seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree, or equivalent) in public administration, governance, political science, social science, business administration, law, public finance or related field such as international relations, development studies.

A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in governance, public administration, development management or related area is required.

Previous work experience within the United Nations system is desirable.

Experience in resource mobilization strategy formulation process is desirable.

Experience in speech writing and drafting is desirable.

Experience with data platforms and dashboards is desirable.

Languages

For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

The conditions of service are governed by the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations. This is a fixed term appointment for an initial period of one (1) year.

ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons - of all genders - equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind. ITC also offers attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work/life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to [email protected].

Applications from women and nationalities from developing and least developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.

For information on salary and entitlements, please consult the International Civil Service Commission website: http://icsc.un.org

United Nations Considerations

In accordance with the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

Candidates will not be considered for employment with ITC if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.

Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, Inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the Inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted based on the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances, and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in Inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised in Inspira will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

ITC does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ITC are fraudulent and should be disregarded.