Duties and Responsibilities
BACKGROUND: The International Trade Centre (ITC) assists developing and transition countries to take advantage of expanding trade opportunities in an increasingly complex global environment. ITC supports ‘Trade Impact for Good’, promoting sustainable and inclusive development goals through trade. The Green & Inclusive Value Chains (GIVC) section has developed a range of market analysis tools and methodologies for strategic and operational research, assessing national trade performance, trade competitiveness and linkages between trade and development prospects. GIVC develops, maintains and expands the scope of its market analysis tools and works on a range of development-oriented activities, among a “Trade for Sustainable Development (T4SD) project. The T4SD project focuses on two key objectives. First, it aims to provide comprehensive, accessible and comparable information on voluntary standards. Second, it aims to assess the effects of conventional and sustainable trade and production practices on socio-economic development and the environment. The main output of the project has been the development of a web-based platform (www.sustainabilitymap.org) which centralizes information on trade and sustainable development and makes information integrated, comparable and widely accessible. The web-based platform of the T4SD project integrates and disseminates information on voluntary standards and their impact and is therefore a key component in ITC’s strategic framework. In particular, the project contributes to global public goods for globally accessed solutions and enhances export capacity of producers and exporters from LDCs. ITC brings forward its expertise in gathering, organizing big amounts of data, disseminating trade intelligence and its significant experience in strengthening trade information services and networks in partner countries. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Senior Advisor, Sustainability Standards and Value Chains and overall supervision of the head of T4SD Programme, the Consultant Sustainability Standards and Value Chains will be responsible for the following duties: • Analyse 2 sustainability standards documentation and protocols • Collect relevant information and insert it in the Standards Map database • Information in the Standards Map database on 2 sustainability standards Copyright Clause: The Consultant has to ensure that s/he has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform his/her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. 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 prior written permission from ITC. S/he has further to ensure to obtain accreditation to event(s), if required. 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.
Qualifications/special skills
Undergraduate degree (BA/BSC) in international relations, economics, business or subject deemed relevant for the assignment. Extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree. At least 5 years work experience in international trade and economics or in applied legal science and regulations. Good communication skills and drafting capabilities. Strong analytical and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and under time pressure. Ability to coordinate the work of interns and working in team. Good understanding of voluntary sustainability standards and market access needs of ITC stakeholders, namely SMEs in developing and least developed countries. Ability to coordinate projects and perform research on voluntary standards. Ability to deliver online or in the field trainings.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
