Overview
Leads and implements the substantive work programme of the Trading System, Services and Creative Economy Branch. Oversees the management of activities in international trading system, multilateral and regional trade negotiations involving developing countries.
Tasks Summary
- Leads, supervises and carries out the work programme of TSCB.
- Co-ordinates work carried out by different work units and other agencies.
- Oversees preparation of reports for intergovernmental bodies.
- Reports to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance.
- Maintains relations with Member States to identify needs and provide advice.
- Oversees provision of strategic advice and technical guidance.
- Ensures outputs produced by the Branch maintain high-quality standards.
- Assists Director in preparing work programme, determining priorities, and allocating resources.
- Undertakes programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the Branch's functioning.
- Recruits staff, considering gender and geographical balance.
- Manages, guides, develops and trains staff.
- Fosters teamwork and communication.
- Leads and supervises the organization of meetings, seminars.
- Participates in meetings and provides expertise.
- Represents the Division at meetings.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in international economics and development or related field is required.
- Experience in the management of financial and human resources of a programme of significant size is required.
- Eight years of experience in international trade is desirable.
- Experience building consensus in the context of multilateral negotiations is desirable.
- Experience leading research teams on economic trade issues is desirable.
- Experience leading capacity building and technical assistance programmes on economic development is desirable.
- Experience in fund raising and establishing partnerships is desirable.
- Experience developing training courses for public officials in trade policy and trade-related areas is desirable.
Qualification Requirements
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in economics, public administration, law, social sciences or related fields is required.
- A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.