National Project Officer at International Trade Centre

Description

• Under the direct supervision of the Tech Sector Development Coordinator and NTF V Programme manager, in close coordination with the NTF V country focal point, the incumbent will perform the following duties: 
• Works with key clients to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Carries out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities, etc., to include collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.
• Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, participation in evaluations or research activities and studies. 
• Assists in performing 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.
• Participates in survey initiatives; assists with design of data collection tools; issues data collection tools, reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions. 
• Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE 

• Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposed participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.
• Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars, etc.; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc.
• Performs other duties as required.

RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum education and qualifications (level and field of study)
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international business, economics, marketing or related fields.
• Note: A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. 
• Minimum experience (nature, length and field of experience) 
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in project management in trade-related technical assistance. Relevant experience in the IT&ITES sector would be desirable.
• Commercial experience with developing countries an asset.

Minimum language requirement

• Advanced knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of any other languages spoken in Ghana.