International Trade Centre is looking for a Programme Officer (French- and Spanish-speaking)

Organization: International Trade Centre
Location: GENEVA
Level: PD - P-4
Job Family: PGM
Application Deadline: 28 May 2026 at 03:59 UTC
Job Opening Number: 26-Programme Management-UNMOGIP-276242-R-GENEVA (X)

Org. Setting and Reporting

The International Trade Centre (ITC) assists developing and transition economy countries in taking advantage of expanding trade opportunities in an increasingly complex global environment. ITC promotes Trade Impact for Good by advancing sustainable and inclusive development through trade. ITC places a premium on ensuring that trade supports the economic empowerment of underrepresented groups, recognizing that inclusion is essential to achieving economic, social and environmental development objectives. The Women, Youth and Vulnerable Communities (WYVC) Section delivers on its mandate by improving the trade policy and regulatory environment in which underrepresented people operate; strengthening the institutional framework of trade-related support available to them; enhancing their capacity and competitiveness; making markets more accessible to underrepresented and vulnerable groups; providing Joseph leadership and advocacy to ensure that value chains, the business environment and the trading system are more inclusive and act as catalysts for equitable growth; and mainstreaming inclusivity across all ITC projects and solutions. The core programmes include SheTrades, Youth and Trade, the Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI) and the Refugee and Trade Programme. The goal of this job function is to develop, manage and implement solutions in WYVC with a particular focus on Youth and Trade supporting entrepreneurship and employability for young people in developing countries as a competitive force for the future. The position will also work with other programmes including the SheTrades Programme and Refugees and Trade Programme that offers bespoke market led solutions in the context of displacement and migration, specifically in settings of protracted displacement, return migration, and creating labour pathways for refugees.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Women, Youth and Vulnerable Communities (WYVC) Section, the overall supervision of the Director, Division of Sustainable and Inclusive Trade (DSIT), the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Develops, implements and evaluates assigned projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes project development, theories of change, and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.
• Performs consulting assignments related to inclusive trade topics, 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.
• Researches, analyzes and presents information related to trade and economic empowerment of women, youth and underrepresented groups.
• Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies in the field of inclusive trade,
• Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; develops safeguarding frameworks reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
• Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Leads large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials, implementing partners and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (work programme, budget, etc.).
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of result-based management principles and framework and theories of change in the context of large integrated Aid for Trade initiatives. Knowledge and understanding inclusive trade principles, concepts and approaches particularly related to economic empowerment of youth and women and proven track record of developing and leading related initiatives. Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to inclusive trade, economic empowerment of women, youth and underrepresented groups. 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.
• 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.
• 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 the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, international trade or a related field. A first-level university degree in the above subjects combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years (9 years with a first level degree) of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required.

Experience in working in developing country context including in African and Latin America is desirable.

Experience working with promotion of trade for youth-led, women-led businesses, and other underrepresented groups is desirable.

Experience designing large trade-related technical assistance projects is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required. Spanish is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

Required Languages

English: UN Level III (Reading / Writing / Listening / Speaking)

French: UN Level III (Reading / Writing / Listening / Speaking)

Spanish: UN Level III (Reading / Writing / Listening / Speaking)

Assessment

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

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