The International Trade Centre in partnership with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation; Fellowship Opportunity (Fully Funded to work at AfDB,UNECA & ITC with annual stipend of $100,000)(Deadline: 14 October 2019)

The International Trade Centre in partnership with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation; Fellowship Opportunity (Fully Funded to work at AfDB,UNECA & ITC with annual stipend of $100,000)(Deadline: 14 October 2019)

Job Opening No.: ITC/JO/F1/2019

Deadline for Application: 14 October 2019 (midnight Geneva time)
Entry date: May 2020
Duration of Fellowship: One year
Location: International Trade Centre, Geneva, Switzerland

For information on the International Trade Centre please visit ITC’s website: www.intracen.org
For information on the Mo Ibrahim Foundation please visit: http://mo.ibrahim.foundation/fellowships/

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

The Office of the Executive Director provides strategic leadership for the development and management of
the organization.
It coordinates the corporate work programme through preparation and monitoring of the Centre’s Business
Plan and the key functions of evaluation, resource mobilization and corporate communications.

OBJECTIVES OF FELLOWSHIP

This Fellowship opportunity at ITC is in collaboration with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. Established in 2006
the Mo Ibrahim Foundation aims to support good governance and great leadership in Africa. The
Foundation works to:

 Stimulate debate on good governance;
 Provide criteria by which citizens and governments can measure progress;
 Recognize achievement in African leadership and provide a practical way in which leaders can
build positive legacies on the continent when they have left office;
 Support aspiring leaders for the African continent.
The Fellowship offers a mentorship experience with the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director
of ITC to prepare young Africans for leadership of major organizations and multilateral institutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Adviser to the Executive Director the successful Fellow
will:
 Contribute to the creation and implementation of strategic assignments related to trade
development including private sector issues and specific challenges of small and medium sized
enterprises (SMEs);

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 Carry out applicable research as required;
 Contribute to the design, development and implementation of strategies for effective Public-PrivatePartnerships (PPPs) and generation of resources;
 Participate in high-level discussions and preparation of applicable briefing notes and working
documentation as required;
 Undertake other duties as assigned and required.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

 Applicants must hold African nationality.
 Applicants must be under 40 years of age at time of application (women with children should be
under 45 years of age).

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in economics, business, international development, international relations or
related area.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum seven years of relevant work experience.

LANGUAGES: Advanced English. Knowledge of other UN official languages in particular French or Spanish
is an asset.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

 Knowledge of international trade development and trade related development assistance (TRTA);
 Knowledge of strategic planning and governance;
 Strong research and writing skills;
 Ability to analyze and interpret complex concepts and data;
 Ability to effectively communicate and interact with individuals at all levels and different multicultural backgrounds.

CRITICAL JOB-SPECIFIC VALUES AND COMPETENCIES
ITC Values
 Integrity
 Professionalism
 Respect for Diversity
Core Competencies
 Communication
 Teamwork
 Accountability

For further information on the competency framework click here and for competency based interviews
please click here

TERMS OF SERVICE

This is not a regular position of the International Trade Centre. The agreement for this Fellowship assignment is for a
period of one year and is not renewable. Funding is provided by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF).
ITC shall in no case be responsible for the family and dependents of fellows. In particular, ITC will not provide support
for the families of fellows to obtain work/residential permits. The monthly stipend rates are sufficient only to cover the
normal living expenses of one person. No allowances of any kind will be paid for dependents. Fellow should also
consider that, in the course of their award, they may be required to travel under circumstances that would make it
difficult or impossible for their dependents to accompany them. For that reason, fellows are urged not to bring family
members to the duty station.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For information on how to apply please click here. Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious
consideration. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

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