Programme Officer – Partnerships (Women, Youth & Vulnerable Communities)

About the role

The International Trade Centre is seeking a Programme Officer to support the Women, Youth and Vulnerable Communities (WVYC) section of the Division of Sustainable and Inclusive Trade. The role will contribute to the SheTrades Initiative, helping to improve policy environments, strengthen institutional support, and boost the competitiveness of women entrepreneurs in target countries.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the design, implementation and evaluation of programmes and projects, monitoring progress and preparing corrective actions.
• Facilitate workshops and interactive sessions with clients, helping to develop actionable change plans.
• Conduct research, analyse data from diverse sources, and produce background papers, reports and study inputs.
• Support policy development through review of trends, issue analysis and preparation of evaluations.
• Design and manage surveys, develop data‑collection tools, analyse responses and draft conclusions.
• Prepare written outputs such as background papers, analytical sections of reports and inputs for publications.
• Provide substantive support for consultative meetings and other stakeholder engagements.

Required profile

• Experience in programme development, monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of policy development processes and gender‑focused trade initiatives.
• Excellent written communication skills for drafting reports and background papers.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners and stakeholders.

Required skills