Org. Setting and Reporting

The International Trade Centre (ITC) assists developing and transition countries and MSMES to take advantage of expanding trade opportunities in an increasingly complex global environment. ITC supports ‘Transforming Trade, Changing Lives,’ promoting sustainable and inclusive development goals through trade. The Division of Programme Support (DPS) contributes to the successful delivery of the mandate and objectives of the International Trade Centre through the provision of advice, policies and services, within the delegated authorities, governance and accountability structure of the Organization. Support services include: finance and budget, human resources, information technology and systems, field and HQ security, procurement, travel, transportation, logistics, registry and mail, asset management, building and infrastructure, audit and oversight coordination. The Director of DPS reports directly to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

Formulates and implements the substantive work programme of the Branch/Service/Division under his/her supervision. Oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Branch/Service/Division, ensures that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and co-ordinates work in the different areas both within the Division and Department, and with other organizations of the United Nations System, as appropriate. • Leads, supervises and carries out the work programme of DPS, and coordinates the work carried out by different work units, including finance management, human resources management, central support services, and information technology. Leads audit and oversight coordination. • Coordinates and oversees the preparation of reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, Committee for Programme Coordination, the General Assembly and WTO; reports to various bodies on budget/programme performance or on programmatic/ substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports. • Provides strategic advice and support to senior management on key issues on any reallocation of resources to respond to operational requirements, and related administrative policies/procedures etc. • Takes the lead in coordinating the full range of personnel and human resource administration-related issues contributes to the development of the strategic vision on Human Resources, Central Services, Financial Management and Information Technology ; oversees the management of the staffing table, workforce plans, recruitment, affiliate personnel, and HR-related projects; identifies potential management issues of high sensitivity and complexity and defines problems to be addressed for senior management review. • Provides leadership in change management initiatives to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Organization, as well as critical business intelligence on overall workforce trends and emerging issues to position ITC to proactively anticipate, plan and meet workforce needs. • Ensures that the outputs produced by DPS maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the Sections meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates; leads the development and adaptation of administrative policies and services aligned to the operational needs of ITC. • Participates as a member of the ITC Senior Management Committee to advise on, inter alia, general management and programme support specific issues; Participates in UN inter-agency meetings and represents ITC at the UN Common System level. • Undertakes or oversees the administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of DPS, including preparation of budgets, reporting on budget/programme performance, evaluation of staff performance, interviews of candidates for job openings, evaluation of candidates and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting; determines priorities and allocates resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery. • Leads the streamlining, development and update of administrative and business process improvement strategies across the DPS sections. • Recruits staff, taking due account of geographical and gender balance; manages, guides, develops and trains staff under their supervision; fosters teamwork and communication among staff in DPS and across organizational boundaries. • Performs other duties, as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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. • 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. • 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. • 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 improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. • 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 (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law, social sciences or related area. A first-level university degree in these areas may be accepted with an additional two years of relevant professional work experience.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in administration, budget, finance, accounting, human resources management, logistics, supply chain management, information technology, or a related field is required. Of the aforementioned years, at least 10 years of experience at the international level, and at least five years of senior managerial experience is required. A minimum of five years of recent experience in supervising large HR operations with diverse funding sources is desirable. Experience driving organizational change within an administrative context through offering pragmatic solutions is desirable. Experience in liaising with Member States, intergovernmental bodies, such as the UN General Assembly, its main committees and subsidiary organs, inter-agency networks, or similar is desirable. Experience in leading and coordinating on the provision of support services to multiple stakeholders in an international organization is desirable. Experience developing and implementing budgeting/financial policies and practices developing operational strategies, and workforce planning approaches in an international setting is desirable. Experience in audit and oversight coordination is desirable. Experience working in or with field offices is desirable.

Languages

For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is desirable.

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. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to [email protected]. 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.