Org. Setting and Reporting

The Head of the ITC EU Liaison Office will be directly supervised by Chef de Cabinet in the Office of the Executive Director. General guidance will be provided by the ITC Funder Focal Point(s) for the EU as well as the ITC’s Deputy Executive Director. The goal of this job function is to: • ensure an effective management and positioning of ITC relations with the European Union in Brussels. • Contribute to fundraising for ITC programs and activities facilitated through Brussels. • Management of the ITC relationship with Brussels based bilateral and the other relevant stakeholders, including the Office of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and WCO as well as the Belgian Government. • Represent and promote ITC’s interests within the Commission services and leadership as well as other Brussels based stakeholders relevant to ITC fundraising and strategic goals, while playing a pivotal role in securing project funds from European Union institutions and programmes.

Responsibilities

Managerial duties and responsibilities • Ensure efficient running of the ITC EU Liaison Office in Brussels including financial, programmatic, representational, liaison, reporting and administrative. Technical duties and responsibilities Organize and support ED and Senior Management EU missions and on-line interactions with important Brussels based stakeholders • Identify and assess opportunities for high-impact missions to Brussels, and for on-line engagements • Prepare proposals for mission schedules, and organize meetings and interventions in discussion with HQ • Collect information and prepare briefing notes on topics specified by OED/Cabinet • Prepare regular office reports for OED/Cabinet and SMC • Prepare briefings, minutes, and execute follow-up • When required coordinate EU Brussels mission to ITC Geneva Strategic advocacy and lobbying within important EU processes, committees, working groups, reports and events • Build and maintain relationships with EU policymakers, MEPs (Members of the European Parliament), Commission officials, EU Council Representatives including Member States’ Permanent Representations to the EU, and other relevant stakeholders. • Build awareness of ITC and its mandate among key EU and other Brussels stakeholders • Identify engagement priorities/opportunities and design/execute ITC events and events’ participation in collaboration with relevant ITC teams • Represent and make statements on behalf of ITC to ensure that ITC, and /or development opportunities linked to MSME and trade development are recognized, considered and strengthened Collect and convey opportunities for EU funding with Cabinet, SMC and ITC subject matter experts • Develop a network of contacts to provide ITC with timely strategic and operational intelligence in collaboration with the EU funder focal point • Analyse information received and timely conveyance of key messages through selected channels in line with the needs of the audience • Support the development and submission of funding proposals by ITC teams to ensure alignment with EU funding priorities • Train and advise ITC internal teams on EU funding mechanisms and application processes. • Develop and maintain a resource library of EU funding guidelines, templates, and tools. Coordination for programme/relationship management with EU Commission services • Ensure that ITC missions to Brussels are coordinated and visible to ITC Senior Management • Support troubleshooting and relationship management for ongoing ITC programmes • Organizing, in collaboration with the ITC EU Funder Focal Points, regular meetings of the EU Self-Help Group within ITC. Build and strengthen relationships in relevant Brussels-based trade and development bodies • Establish and nurture partnerships with other UN entities in Brussels, NGOs, private sector entities, think-tanks and other relevant organisations (inc. WCO and the OACPS) to enhance funding prospects • Support the EU Funder Focal Point for Belgium in coordinating and organizing missions, fundraising and liaising with representatives of Belgian Government institutions as required

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.Remains calm in stressful situations. COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.Tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience.Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement, does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. BUILDING TRUST: Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear or repercussion. Manages in a deliberate and predictable way. Operates with transparency, has no hidden agenda. Places confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients. Gives proper credit to others. Follows through on agreed upon actions. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.

Education

Advanced university degree in international relations, development studies, economics, management, international trade, law, social sciences, communication, or related disciplines. A first-level university degree in the above subjects, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of 7 years (9 years with a first level degree) of relevant work experience in a multilateral organisation or diplomatic service is required. Experience working directly with Brussels-based stakeholders and EU programmes/institutions is required. Experience in strategic and operational planning, analysis, management advisory services, communication with funders and partners is required. Experience in representing an organization and/or establishing organizational partnerships is required. Experience producing communication materials and/or briefing notes is required. Experience in building, strengthening and managing long-term client and stakeholder relationships is required. Experience in international trade and/or development aid is required. Experience in resource mobilisation and advocacy is desirable.

Languages

For the post advertised fluency in English and knowledge of French is required. Knowledge of another EU language would be an asset.

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. 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

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.