Business Analyst (International Consultant)

Result of ServiceThe Consultant will provide the following deliverables: 1. Analysis and benchmarking of automated trade reports by end of October 2025 2. Recommendations of technological options to develop automated trade report by end of November 2025 3. First mock-up of an automated report using ATO indicators and data by the end of December 2025 4. Consultation and final mock-up of an automated report using ATO indicators and data by end of January 2026 5. Coordination of mock-up development with web developers by end of February 2026 6. First version of an automatically generated report available on development environment by end of March 2026 Work LocationITC Headquarters, Geneva Expected duration6 mts from ASAP Duties and ResponsibilitiesITC is a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organisation for trade-related technical cooperation in developing countries. ITC’s Trade and Market Intelligence section provides easy-to-use analytical information and diagnostic tools to support development of trade strategies for governments, trade and investment support institutions and companies in the developing world. ITC is currently enhancing and disseminating the African Trade Observatory (ATO) platform through the Continental Component of the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) which aims at fostering integration in Africa. The current position entails developing an automated report feature of the ATO platform to improve its accessibility and reach. Description of Duties/Responsibilities: Under the overall guidance of Chief TMI and the direct supervision of the market analyst, the consultant will: 1. Conduct research, contribute to methodological discussions and provide recommendations (incl. mock-up) on data display and visualization of an ATO automated report 2. Develop guidelines on technical specificities for the web development of an ATO automated report 3. Coordinate the development and testing of a 1st version of an ATO automated report with web developers and statisticians 4. Assist in coordinating the release of other new features/updates of the ATO platform. Copyright: The Consultant has to ensure that s/he has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform his/her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC. Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the Consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC. S/he has further to ensure to obtain accreditation to event(s), if required. 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. Qualifications/special skillsAdvanced degree (MA/MSc or other) in economics, law, international relations, statistics, business or related field. At least 2 years of work experience in the field of trade analysis, trade policy and economic research. Other experience: • Experience in data analytics and visualisation. • Good knowledge of African trade and market access indicators. • Good knowledge of the African Trade Observatory platform and indicators. • Experience in working with IT developers would be an asset. Skills: • The consultant has an academic background and substantive work experience in the field of international trade economics and is familiar with firm-level data. • She/ He is familiar with the African Trade Observatory (ATO), as well as having an expertise in data analysis. LanguagesWritten and spoken proficiency in English. A good knowledge of another UN language will be an asset. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.