Evaluation Officer (Impact Assessment), DMD/SPTI

Geneva

  • Organization: ITC - International Trade Centre
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
    • Sustainable trade and development
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Innovations for Sustainable Development
    • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
    • Impact assessment
  • Closing Date: 2025-11-23

Org. Setting and Reporting

The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations (UN). It is the only multilateral agency fully dedicated to supporting the internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs). ITC's mission is to foster inclusive and sustainable growth and development through trade and international business development. ITC Headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland. ITC is a member of United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Iraq with offices in Baghdad, Erbil and Mosul. ITC projects and programmes contribute to the global efforts to achieve UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development and the Aid for Trade agenda. The Division of Market Development (DMD) provides thought leadership on MSME competitiveness, delivers competitive intelligence services, and supports governments in the design and implementation of trade development strategies. DMD provides supports to enterprises and business associations to provide a business perspective in the formulation of trade strategies and reform of policies and regulations at national and regional levels. The division promotes an inclusive public-private dialogue to address obstacles to international trade and investment and to provide customised solutions to remove them. The Strategies & Policy for Trade & Investment Section (DMD/SPTI) works towards facilitating the policy and regulatory reforms required to create a favourable business environment for SMEs. The SPTI Section contributes to enhancing exporters’ competitiveness through technical assistance in specific areas relating to trade and investment policy and facilitation.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Senior Programme Officer and general guidance of Chief, Strategies & Policy for Trade & Investment Section (DMD/SPTI), the Evaluation Officer (Impact Assessment) will be responsible for the following duties: • Contributes as team member to evaluations and impact assessments through scoping, planning, designing, collecting and analyzing data and report drafting of United Nations Secretariat programmes activities and carries out all the tasks involved in the assignments, • Researches, analyzes and presents data gathered from diverse sources • Contributes to the development of evaluation and impact assessment design and takes the lead in drafting of inception papers and terms of reference • Manages and oversees data collection efforts across multiple qualitative and quantitative methods; reviews, analyzes and interprets data; and develops findings, conclusions and recommendations • Leads and/or participates in field missions, including provision of guidance to team members, external consultants, and other parties and drafting mission summaries • Contributes to the drafting of draft and final evaluation and impact assessment reports, including the incorporation of client comments • Participates in evaluation briefings to senior management, the Director, the Office of the Under-Secretary-General and evaluation clients by making a part of the presentation • Ensures quality standards for evaluations, impact assessments, and monitoring processes. • Contributes as team member to evaluations that are impartial, independent and credible and that meet professional standards by following the Division’s quality standards • Supports and carries out other management and administrative tasks as recruitment of staff and consultants • Participates in the follow-up to evaluation and impact assignments by: (a) tracking recommendations and determining the final implementation of those recommendations and their outcomes • Provides support to the Division to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness of the evaluation and monitoring function by: (a) participating in Divisional work groups on work processes and structures; (b) taking on additional Division-wide tasks as assigned, such as administrative, human resource, and/or substantive work tasks; (c) undertaking support functions, such as developing and conducting training workshops and seminars and providing guidance to entities with their respective internal evaluations and monitoring systems; (d) making presentations on assigned topics/activities; and (e) providing substantive support to meetings and conferences • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting • Performs other duties as required

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, methodologies and approaches relevant to impact assessment and monitoring and evaluation systems, for complex and large projects, preferably in conflict-affected situations; Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation in the context of market system development, trade in agri-business, and construction sector is highly desirable; Experience leading inter-agency and consortium monitoring and evaluation efforts, in alignment with donors’ guidelines; Previous experience in Iraq and familiarity with the context; Knowledge of trade-related technical assistance projects and programmes desirable. . Possession of good research, analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given; ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Knowledge of management principles, policy analysis, and peacekeeping and peacebuilding arena; tact and persuasiveness in convincing programme managers of usefulness of evaluation techniques and recommendations as a management tool for enhancing quality.; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. • 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. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Law, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Programme Evaluation, International Affairs, Economics, International Development 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 Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years (7 with a first level degree) of progressively responsible experience in impact assessment, monitoring and evaluation, results measurement is required. Experience within the United Nations common system or similar international organization is desirable. Experience in designing and implementing impact assessment frameworks and methodologies is desirable. Experience with trade-related technical assistance programs / market system development, particularly in agri-business and construction sectors is desirable. Experience coordinating M&E systems as part of a consortium, particularly EU-funded is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Arabic 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).

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Required Languages

Language

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

English

UN Level III

UN Level III

UN Level III

UN Level III

Desirable Languages

Language

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

Arabic

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

The conditions of service are governed by the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations. This is a fixed term appointment for an initial period of one (1) year. The candidate selected will be granted a fixed-term appointment limited (“FTA-limited”) for project-related needs only that may be extended, subject to funding, up to four years. At the completion of the project funding of the position, the external candidate selected holding a FTA-limited will be separated upon expiration of appointment in accordance with staff rule 9.4. ITC staff members who meet the definition of "internal candidate" in staff rule 4.10, who are selected for a position subject to FTA-limited will be reassigned to the position without a lien to their parent position. ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons - of all genders - equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind. ITC also offers attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work/life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to hrs-jobs@intracen.org. Applications from women and nationalities from developing and least developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. For information on salary and entitlements, please consult the International Civil Service Commission website: http://icsc.un.org THE USE OF AI AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS IS PROHIBITED AND ITS USE MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.

United Nations Considerations

In accordance with the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with ITC if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, Inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the Inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted based on the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances, and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in Inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised in Inspira will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

ITC does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ITC are fraudulent and should be disregarded.

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