The Deputy Executive Director will direct and manage the operationalization of ITC’s programmes, ensuring alignment of human and financial resources to deliver practical solutions. This role contributes to the formulation of ITC’s overall strategies and policies and provides leadership to divisions.
A minimum of fifteen years (seventeen years with a first level degree) of experience in trade development in developing and/or transition countries is required. Extensive experience in leading multi-country/complex aid for trade programmes is required. Experience in working with MSMEs is required. Experience of leading diverse, multidisciplinary teams and driving organizational change is required. Experience in high-level representation including interacting and influencing high-level stakeholders and SME competitiveness ecosystems is required. Experience in advocacy, fund raising and establishing public and private sector partnerships is required.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, business administration, international relations, law, or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
