The International Trade Centre (ITC):ITC Associate Governance Officer
- A UN agency for sustainable trade: Established in 1964, the ITC bridges the gap between the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Empowering developing nations: The ITC’s core mission is to drive economic growth and poverty reduction in developing countries by boosting their participation in international trade.
How they achieve this:
- Technical assistance and capacity building: The ITC offers a range of programs and services to businesses, governments, and trade support institutions. These programs focus on:
- Enhancing trade skills and knowledge.
- Strengthening the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Integrating SMEs into the global market.
Why work at the ITC?
- Global impact: Contribute to a meaningful cause by helping people in developing countries.
- Networking opportunities: Build relationships with multinational organizations and gain valuable global experience.
- Career development: The ITC fosters a culture of learning and provides tools and skills development for its staff.
- Diversity and inclusion: The ITC values a multicultural and gender-balanced workforce.
Job Details: Job Title: Associate Governance and External relations Officer Unit : ITC Job Place : Geneva, Switzerland Deadline : January 7, 2024
Education & Qualifications Requirements:
Education:
- Master’s degree in Public Administration, Governance, Political Science, International Law, Public Finance, or International Relations (or a related social science or business administration degree).
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in governance, public administration, or development management.
- Experience working within the United Nations system (a plus).
- Proven track record in resource mobilization strategy formulation.
- Strong writing and editing skills, including experience in speech writing and drafting.
- Proficiency in data platforms and dashboards.
Languages:
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is desirable (written and spoken).
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze governance and public administration issues.
- Manage databases for governance-related information.
- Contribute to the preparation of briefing notes, speeches, and other materials.
- Assist in planning and managing expert group meetings.
- Support the preparation of governance events.
- Contribute to the development of technical cooperation programs and projects.
- Provide input on the unit’s medium-term plan, program of work, and budget.
- Maintain program records and track relevant data, information, and documentation.
“The deadline for opportunity is January 7, 2024”
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