About International Trade Centre

International Trade Centreis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to International Trade Centre’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Switzerland, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:NATIONAL CONSULTANT – SheTrades Outlook Timor Leste – Data Collection
• Grade:CON
• Location:Geneva (Remote work possible)
• Department:International Trade Centre
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: At least two years of relevant experience related to policy, management, international trade and/or gender. Has familiarity with the government structure in Timor-Leste.
• Language: Advanced level of Portuguese and Tetum and intermediate level of English, both spoken and written..
• Copyright Clause: The consultant has to ensure that she has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form.

Skills

• The International Trade Centre (ITC) is a joint agency of the United Nations (UN) and World Trade Organization (WTO) based in Geneva, Switzerland.
• ITCs mission is to enable small business export success in developing and transition-economy countries, by providing, with partners, sustainable and inclusive development solutions to the private sector, trade support institutions (TSIs) and policymakers.
• Since 2018, ITC, with generous support from the Government of the United Kingdom, has been providing governments with data and resources to foster a more inclusive policy environment for women in business and trade.
• ITC has developed SheTrades Outlook, an innovative policy tool that assists policymakers to assess, monitor, and improve the policy ecosystem for womens participation in international trade.
• SheTrades Outlook supports evidence-based policymaking by providing a framework based on a comprehensive set of indicators on trade and gender equality.
• Based on SheTrades Outlook data results, ITC provides technical assistance to governments in mainstreaming gender into trade-related policies, strategies and legislations.
• Description of Responsibilities The National Consultant will work for ITCs Empowering Women to Trade Programme under the direct supervision of the Policy Lead, SheTrades Initiative.
• Interviews must be implemented by the Consultant (no outsourcing to Third Parties). o Collect all relevant evidence and/or information related to the interviews according to the ITC questionnaire. o Identify and collect information on good practices through interviews with trade and investment support institutions (TISIs) and other national institutions.
• Draft the good practices according to ITC format.
• Also, the Consultant is expected to support the ITC team in the field by performing the following duties: o Secure venue/hotel and interpretation services for one-day in-person SheTrades Outlook validation workshop for approximately 50 public and private sector participants.
• Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC.
• Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply