Chief of Branch, E-Commerce and Digital Economy Branch (Temporary Job Opening), D1

Overview

Leads and supervises the E-Commerce and Digital Economy Branch, formulating and implementing its substantive work programme and overseeing its management.

Tasks Summary

• Oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Branch, ensuring timely execution and co-ordination.
• Leads, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Branch.
• Co-ordinates and oversees the preparation of reports for intergovernmental bodies.
• Reports to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance or programmatic/substantive issues.
• Ensures high-quality standards for outputs produced by the Branch.
• Assists the Director in preparing the work programme, determining priorities, and allocating resources.
• Undertakes or oversees programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the Branch's functioning.
• Recruits staff, taking due account of geographical balance.
• Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under supervision.
• Fosters teamwork and communication among staff.
• Leads and supervises the organization of meetings, seminars, etc.
• Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides expertise.
• Represents the Division at international, regional or national meetings.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in economics, law, business administration or related field is required. Seven (7) years of experience in Digital Economy is required. Experience leading programmes and technical cooperation projects in the area of eTrade is required. Experience with fund-raising and reporting on programmatic activities is desirable. Experience in managing multiple teams is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, law, business administration, or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: English is required.

Languages Preferred: Either French or Arabic or Chinese (Mandarin) or Russian or Spanish is desirable.

Contract Duration: six (6) months

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