Closing date: Sunday, 26 April 2015
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International Trade Centre
Closing date: 26 th April 2015 I
General information
Title: Junior Professional Officer
Country: Ethiopia
Location (City): Addis Ababa
Agency: International Trade Centre, Regional Office Africa (Addis Ababa)
Duration of Assignment: Initially one year with the possibility to extend up to 3 years
Grade: P1 step 1 or P2 step 1 in the first year, depending on the level of education and relevant working experience
Note : this post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands and is addressed exclusively to people with the Dutch nationality. For criteria see the website of Nedworc Foundation: http://www.nedworcfoundation.nl/Index.htm?hoofdpath=/NL/JPO/General%20Information.htm&ho ofdhash
Please read the criteria and FAQ section carefully before considering applying
Duties, responsibilities and Output Expectations
General
The International Trade Centre (ITC) is a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, focusing in particular on developing the export capabilities of small and medium-sized businesses in developing and transition economies. ITC is 100% 'Aid for Trade', supporting trade that delivers inclusive and sustainable development results.
ITC is setting up a new corporate office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to support the development of trade capacity in African partner countries. The functions of this office is to contribute to ITC's country intelligence, develop and maintain close relations with partners in programme countries in particular with the African Union and to help coordinate ITC's various activities at the country and regional levels. In addition, the office will contribute to designing and implementing country- and region-specific projects and to mobilize donor support based on trade-relate needs and priorities expressed by African partner countries.
The Junior Professional Officer will assist the head of ITC's office in Addis Ababa in performing these functions by providing relevant and timely trade policy expertise. The goal of this job function is to support and build ITC presence on the ground in Africa through coordination with the African Union, UNECA, UNDP and foreign Missions in Ethiopia. It will also serve to strengthen the relationship with Ethiopia.
1. Provide timely analytical information and coherent trade policy advice
2. Contribute to formulate and implement ITC's technical assistance to programme countries in Africa
3. Provide strategic inputs and contribute to the successful coverage, integration and coordination of ITC's work in national and regional fora including UN Country Teams
Training component: Learning elements and expectations
Through the assignment, the Junior Professional Officer will:
The JPO training programme includes the following learning elements:
Supervision
Title of supervisor: The JPO will work Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Head of the ITC Office in Addis Ababa
Content and methodology of supervision
The JPO will, in collaboration with the Head, prepare a personal work plan which will identify the key objectives and actions to be achieved as well as a personal development plan for the JPO. It is expected that the JPO will work independently to a large extent however, the Head will be on hand to provide coaching and mentoring when required. In addition to regular informal feedback the Head will provide formal feedback to the JPO through the performance appraisal system. Following an agreed work plan a performance discussion will take place mid-term and then a final evaluation discussion will take place at the end of year review.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Note
A first level university degree in trade policy, economics, business administration, development studies or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.)
Experience
Languages
Mandatory knowledge and skills
Desirable knowledge and skills
Background information on Agency/Department/Section
The new ITC Office in Addis will comprise of a Head of Office (D1). It will report to the Office of the Executive Director The position will imply interaction with all Sections in ITC, in particular with Office for Africa. The position implies work on all type of ITC activities and projects.
Information on living conditions at Duty Station
Climate
There are two seasons: the dry season prevails from October through May; the wet season runs from June to September.
Security
Official ITC (UN) visitors to Ethiopia require a security clearance to enter the country and further require a security briefing and security clearance / travel notification to travel outside of Addis Ababa. Crime in Addis Ababa is similar to that of many African capital cities. Addis Ababa city centre is relatively safe. Housing for staff must comply with the UN Minimum Operating Security Standards.
Health
Prior to entry, visitors should be in possession of a valid health certificate for yellow fever. Vaccination against cholera is also required for any person who has visited or transited a cholera- infected area within six days prior to arrival in Ethiopia. Both UNECA and UNHCC have medical facilities and there are several other hospitals and clinics available.
How to apply
For information on how to apply please click here.
Or copy the following web link in your browser HTTP://WWW.INTRACEN.ORG/ITC/ABOUT/WORKING-WITH-ITC/ITC-CAREERS/HOW-TO-APPLY/
Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. Applications received after the deadline (26th April 2015) will not be accepted. 1 Note this information is taken from Security Advance for UN Visitors to Addis Ababa - Ethiopia provided by the Department of Safety and Security, April 2013
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