Programme Assistant – DECI/SEC (Temporary)

About the role

The International Trade Centre seeks a Programme Assistant to support the Sector and Enterprise Competitiveness Section within the Division of Enterprise Competitiveness and Institutions. The role is temporary (initial 3 months) and involves coordinating programme and project activities.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning, preparation and monitoring of medium‑size, complex programme components, including documentation review and status tracking.
• Coordinate administrative actions such as recruitment, travel, training, payments, procurement and fund disbursement across multiple units.
• Compile, summarize and enter project data, draft status reports, and highlight budget overruns or delivery shortfalls.
• Review budgets and cost plans for completeness, verify fund availability and ensure entry into the computerized budget system.

Required profile

• Minimum high school diploma; five years of experience in programme or project administration (three years with a university degree preferred).
• Experience with UN common system procedures and an ERP system is desirable.
• Strong professionalism, communication and teamwork skills, with ability to incorporate gender perspectives.

Required skills

• Proficiency in using an ERP system for budget and procurement processes.
• Ability to compile, analyse and present data for decision‑making.