Programme Management Officer (Temporary Job Opening)

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Trade and Gender Programme within the Office of the Director in the Division on International Trade and Commodities. Responsibilities• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes and projects related to market concentration policy, digital platforms, digitalization, with systematic integration of trade-and-gender considerations., etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues related to market concentration and regulatory challenges on gender in trade and proposes corrective actions; liaises with partners and tracks follow-up actions. • Performs consulting assignments with national counterparts and stakeholders including , facilitating workshops on trade and gender issues in the digital economy, proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, and assisting in developing actionable strategies to address challenges arising from digital market concentration and platform dominance. with particular focus on women’s economic empowerment and gender-responsive approaches. Researches, analyzes and presents information and on data digital transformation, online platforms, and their implications for market structure, consumer protection, and trade in services, incorporating a trade-and-gender lens, drawing from multiple sources and dataset. • Assists in policy development, including analysis of emerging digital consumer protection policies and regulatory framework through a women’s economic empowerment and gender-responsive lens s preparation of evaluations and contribution to analytical studies on digital trade and services markets. • Undertakes survey initiatives digital markets and cross-border data flows on trade and gender linkages; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions. • Prepares various written outputs such as background papers, analytical briefs, case studies, and inputs to UNCTAD reports and publications on Trade and Gender. • Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc. to include proposing agenda topics identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. • 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 budget, funding, and donor reporting for projects addressing competition policy in the context of digitalization. • Performs other duties as required. Competencies• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches related to competition policy, digital platforms, digitalization, and trade in services, those related to market concentration and the impact of digital transformation on competition, trade and gender aspects. 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. • Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. • Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required. Experience delivering capacity-building/technical assistance, preferably for developing countries and with donor-funded projects, is desirable. Experience engaging with government counterparts, regional organizations, or international partners on issues related to trade or market regulation, including coordination of meetings, workshops, or joint initiatives is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required. Either Arabic or Chinese (Mandarin) or Russian or Spanish is desirable. 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).