Senior Programme Officer, DCP/OAP

Contract

This is a P-4 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 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 168,113 USD and 216,746 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting ITC is enjoying consistent demand for its services from the countries in the Asia Pacific region. The objective of the Office for Asia and the Pacific section, within the Division of Country Programmes, is to contribute to trade-led development in the region. For this purpose, the section designs, manages and coordinates technical assistance projects which support the business sector, trade support institutions and policy makers in building export competitiveness. The position will be crucial to the section's work and will enhance the identification, elaboration and application of best practice tools, products and services in the region.

The goal of this job function is to:

• Build effective client relations with key counterparts in the public and private sectors in partner countries.
• Feedback intelligence and trade knowledge to technical Units in ITC as a means of ensuring better quality programme and project development with a clear results orientation.
• Develop coherent and coordinated responses including new programmes and projects which respond to country and regional trade needs, based on ITC’s competencies encompassed by the five business lines, export strategy, business in trade policy, exporter competitiveness, trade support institution (TSI) strengthening, and trade intelligence.

• Enhance the interface with principal donors and other international partners in partner countries.

  Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Office for Asia and the Pacific and the general guidance of the Director of the Division of Country Programmes, the incumbent will:

• Undertake detailed analysis of trade development needs.

• Generate leads which result in trade-related technical assistance (TRTA) projects.
• Facilitate interdivisional working groups and task forces to meet country and regional programming needs in TRTA. Measure and monitor progress towards the achievement of country programme goals, advising on re-orientation and corrective action where necessary.
• Plan and coordinate country missions in order to ensure ITC services are well understood at regional and national levels by all stakeholders.
• Take overall responsibility for the development of TRTA projects and programmes incorporating logical frameworks, detailed work plans, success indicators and results-based criteria.
• Keep abreast of client demands, world trade and regional trade trends, provide up to date relevant information on competitors and partners to determine appropriate technical responses to clients making the best use of ITC’s products and services.
• Coordinate the preparation and implementation of integrated programmes for the region.
• Represent ITC at international fora on trade development related to the region and assist in tailoring agendas to current and future trade challenges.
• Build relationships with development partners and understand their policies and strategies with the countries and the region in order to take full advantage of opportunities for mobilizing financial resources.
• Participate in the development of new technical cooperation approaches, in line with changing customer needs, specifically geared towards the needs of the business community, TSIs and enterprises.
• Supervise project staff and consultants.

• Performs other duties as required.

  Competencies - PROFESSIONALISM: An understanding of relevant project management methodologies and processes and standards. Strategic understanding of trade-related needs and holistic responses to ITC partner countries. Thorough understanding of the international trading system, TRTA environment and recent trends in trade development. Strong needs assessment and project development skills. Knowledge of the UN, WTO and other trade-related organizations. Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely project documents, reports and papers with minimum supervision and under tight deadlines. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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.

• TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

• PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement, does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

JUDGEMENT/DECISION MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education Advanced university degree in economics, business administration or related field.

A first level university degree in the above subjects or related field may be accepted with an additional two years of qualifying work experience.

Work Experience Minimum of seven years of management experience in a multi-cultural and global context in relation to trade development of which at least three in a multi-lateral context is required.

Experience of working with developing countries, including in Asia and/or the Pacific is required.

Experience of needs assessment, formulation, management and implementation of technical cooperation projects is required.

Experience in mobilizing financial resources for TRTA is required.

Experience in preparing budgets, financial and results-based management reports is required.

Languages Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of one of the other UN official languages would be an advantage.

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.

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.