The International Trade Centre is looking for a: TRADE TRAINING OFFICER Post level: P-3 Vacancy Notice No.: ITC/VN/18/2006 Division/Section: Division of Trade Support Services, Enterprise Management Development Section (DTSS/EMDS) Duty Station: Geneva Deadline for application: 17 October 2006 Entry date: as soon as possible Duration of appointment: fixed-term for two years, with possibility of extension
Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Director of Trade Support Services and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Enterprise Management Development Section, the incumbent will:
- Take responsibility in the organization of EMD short- and long term capacity-building programmes; present EMD programmes, materials and tools and initiatives to both external and internal stakeholders; - Assist the Chief’s office in building and utilizing communication and distribution of the said programmes, materials and tools; - Assist EMDS to strengthen its network of institutional and individual members; - Devote special attention to the conception and implementation of initiatives that will permit existing members of the network to continue to upgrade themselves beyond the scope of specific technical assistance projects and which will expand the network membership base further; - Contribute to the development of learning materials covering specific topics of interest to the business community; - Ensure prompt responses to inquiries. Participate in other research, development and dissemination activities of the section.
Qualifications and experience required
Mandatory: U
- niversity degree, preferably at the advanced level, in business administration, economics, or in an international trade related field. - A minimum of 6 years experience in the conception and implementation of training and development projects and/or other technical assistance projects related to international trade. - Holders of a first level university degree can be considered but require a minimum of 8 years experience. - Experience in research and report writing on issues concerning international trade. - Project management skills, computer literacy and familiarity with the Internet. - Proven communication, presentation skills, research, writing, editing and publishing skills. - Team spirit. - Ability to work under pressure, independently, with efficiency, competence and in harmony with people of different national backgrounds.
Desirable:
- Understanding of the business consultancy process and the application of business profiling and diagnostic techniques. - Full familiarity with issues related to the process of internationalisation of small and medium enterprises and potential constraints to improving international competitiveness. - Demonstrable knowledge of different approaches to encouraging learning in enterprises including the integration of e-learning to leverage field activities. - Knowledge of the UN system.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of ITC.
Mandatory: Fluency in oral and written English, and either French or Spanish.
Desirable: Knowledge of other UN languages.
The qualifications, experience and language requirements listed above are considered to be the minimum requisite forsatisfactory performance in the position and candidates should only consider submitting an application if they fully satisfy all these essential requirements.
Indicative Annual Net Remuneration Including Post Adjustment at the P.3 level: US$ 89,827 with dependants and US$ 83,848 without dependants, after deduction of Staff Assessment, plus additional benefits, when applicable, such as rental subsidy, dependency allowance, education grant for children, repatriation grant, six weeks’ annual leave; the Post Adjustment element is subject to change.
Type of appointment
Appointments with ITC are service-limited to this organisation. This appointment is under the 100 Staff Rules applicable to regular staff.
How to apply: Interested candidates should submit their applications before the closing date of 17 October 2006 to:
Chief, Human Resources Section ITC/VN/18/2006 International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO Palais des Nations CH-1211 Geneva 10 Switzerland
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External applicants are requested to complete a Personal History Form available on the ITC website: Please elaborate, in a concise statement not exceeding one page why you consider yourself qualified for the particular position for which you are applying. Reference to the vacancy notice number should be made in any correspondence.
ITC Staff members are requested to submit a memorandum, not exceeding one page, in support of their candidature and are encouraged to provide an updated Personal History form.
The Executive Director reserves the right to appoint a candidate to a level below that advertised.
ITC does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, nationality, religion or other social criteria. ITC is fully committed to the implementation of the resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly for gender mainstreaming and applications from qualified women and men are equally welcome.
Due to the volume of applications anticipated for this vacancy, external candidates who are not under serious consideration will not be contacted. Information on the status of a vacancy can be obtained at:
Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
About ITC
The International Trade Centre is the technical cooperation agency of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) for operational and enterprise-oriented aspects of international trade development. As the United Nations focal point for technical cooperation in trade promotion, ITC works with developing countries and economies in transition to set up effective trade promotion programmes to expand their exports and improve their import operations. ITC employs about 220 staff at its Headquarters in Geneva. It has four Divisions: a Division of Programme Support, a Department of Operations comprising three substantive technical divisions, i.e. the Division of Trade Support Services, the Division of Product and Market Development and the Division of Technical Cooperation Coordination.
Note: The International Trade Centre is a non-smoking environment.
