Associate Programme Adviser at International Trade Centre

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the SheTrades Partnerships Lead, the overall guidance of Head, Women and Trade programme, and in close collaboration with the ITC e-commerce expert, the Associate Programme Adviser will be responsible for the following duties:
• Works with key clients to facilitate the implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes activities, etc.; monitors and analyzes specific aspects of programme activities development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies opportunities, problems and issues to be addressed and recommends actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Assists in performing consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
• Assist in researching partnerships to support SMEs engaging in e-commerce across Kenya and inthe 6 counties where the ELP will be deployed in particular.
• Provides substantive support in the organization and implementation of key events such as trade fairs, workshops, and inward trade missions for women and trade projects.
• Participates in survey initiatives; assists with design of data collection tools; issues data collection tools, reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions.
• Contributes substantially to programme/project monitoring and evaluation activities ensuring timely collation of programme/projects results and presenting results in a coherent format.
• Carries out research on selected aspects of the programme/project including collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.
• Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, including the report on the activities and implementation of ELP programme.
• Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposed participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.
• Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of online training and awareness raising sessions with relevant partners for trainers and SMEs; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities; Manage trainer activities on ELP.
• Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc.
• Performs other duties as required.

KEY DELIVERABLE AND MONITORING / PROGRESS CONTROLS

• Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates assigned programme/projects. Provides thorough, well reasoned written contributions, e.g., background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. Develops and maintains effective working relationships. Promulgate coherent policies, and consistent adherence to these by clients. Efficiently uses of resources.

RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum education and qualifications (level and field of study)
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business management, environmentaleconomics, agriculture, international trade or a related field.

Note: A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE

• Minimum experience (nature, length and field of experience)
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management, administration or related area.
• Experience implementing women and trade projects desirable.
• Experience with Trade Related Technical Assistance (TRTA) would be an asset.
• Partnerships experience desirable.
• Minimum language requirement
• Advanced knowledge of English. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
• Critical job-specific competencies
• ITC core values: Professionalism, Integrity, Respect for Diversity

Competencies:

• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to assist with 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.
• 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• 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.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to seethings from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with  clients by gaining
• their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.