Associate Programme Officer – Trade & Investment Policy

About the role

The International Trade Centre is seeking an Associate Programme Officer to support the Division of Market Development’s Strategies and Policy for Trade and Investment (SPTI) Section. The role focuses on assisting the design, implementation and monitoring of trade and investment policy programmes for chambers of commerce and other business organisations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist key clients in developing, implementing and evaluating trade and investment policy programmes and projects.
• Monitor and analyse programme progress, review documents and reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support policy coordination and evaluation, including analysis of emerging issues and participation in research activities.
• Contribute to consulting assignments by planning workshops, facilitating sessions and helping clients develop action plans.
• Assist with survey design, regulatory reviews, data analysis and preparation of preliminary conclusions.
• Prepare written outputs such as background papers, analytical notes, report sections and inputs for publications.
• Provide administrative and substantive support for workshops, trainings, consultations and field missions, including logistics and documentation.

Required profile

• University degree in economics, international trade, public policy or a related field.
• Experience in programme management, policy analysis or consultancy, preferably in an international development context.
• Strong analytical abilities and experience reviewing policy documents and project reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language skills are a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and manage multiple tasks.

Required skills