Org. Setting and ReportingThe position is located within the ITC Office of Africa (OA) under the Division of Country Programmes (DCP). OA/DCP is leading the work of ITC in Africa. The Programme for Employment Support through Private Sector and Industry Development – in French: Programme d’Appui à l’Emploi par le Développement du Secteur Privé et à l’Industrie - (TRANSFORM), funded by the European Union (EU), is a four-year project aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Guinean “gazelle” enterprises in the sustainable processing of agricultural and fishery products. The programme also includes initiatives to optimize supply chains and places special emphasis on improving access to financing. A team of professionals and support staff has been established to implement the TRANSFORM programme. The team is led by a Programme Officer based in Conakry, Guinea, directly supported by two national technical experts and an administrative and financial assistant based at the Conakry Office. A Programme Coordinator based at ITC headquarters in Geneva will ensure coordination between the local office, ITC technical experts, support functions (legal, financial, procurement, communication, human resources), and will finalize the programme's final reports. ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator in the Office for Africa, Division of Country Programmes in Geneva, and the overall supervision of the Chief, Office for Africa, Division of Country Programmes at ITC, the Programme Officer will be responsible for providing both managerial and technical expertise to ensure the effective implementation and coordination of all TRANSFORM activities. Specific responsibilities include: • Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned activities of the Programme; monitors economic and political developments in Guinea and the sub-region to ensure project adaptation and analyzes programme development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and risks to project implementation to be addressed and initiates mitigation measures with the Programme coordinator in Geneva; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions. • Performs 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. • Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources. • Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies. • Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions. • Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. • Supports the organization and coordination of annual meetings of the Steering Committee and Technical Committee meetings. • Helps coordinate with partners in Guinea to ensure the programme is visible and aligned with government priorities. Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. • In collaboration with ITC experts, undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities. • Participates in or lead field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc. • Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.). • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • In collaboration with the monitoring and evaluation expert, develop and maintain an updated central database that consolidates key information on all beneficiaries while capturing results aligned with the commitments defined in the logframe • Performs other duties as required. Competencies• Professionalism: Knowledge of regional trade integration issues, value chain support, trade policy and facilitation, trade finance and investment, quality and standard issues. Knowledge of EU financial management rules. Familiarity with UN system management tools and processes. 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. • Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things 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. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of five years of experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required. Experience coordinating and managing large-scale programmes in a French-speaking sub-Saharan African country is desirable. Experience working with African development partners is desirable. Experience engaging with senior government officials, policymakers, and civil society in Western Africa is desirable. Experience in supporting private sector development through assistance to agricultural value chains is desirable. Experience with projects funded by the EU is desirable. Experience engaging with governmental bodies, public sector entities, and financial institutions in Guinea is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are 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).