Appel à manifestation d’intérêt : Centre du Commerce International recrute un.e Administrateur.trice principal.e de programme à Genève, Suisse.
Under the direct supervision of Chief, IT&S and in close co-operation with business unit Head, T4SD and Chief, SIVC the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
• Work closely with Chief IT&S, Chief GIVC and Head T4SD and contributes IT-related business initiatives in the GIVC/DSIT section and aligns those IT solutions visions and roadmaps with corporate, section and programs mission and strategy, acts as liaison between management, business stakeholders and a technical IT teams. Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
• Work closely with different IT teams, external vendors in maximizing the IT investment and aligns work of the business unit with the corporate IT strategy. Project management of all the IT projects of the section, ensuring the solutions are optimized and remains fit for purpose.
• Proactively leads team of developers working on T4SD projects, project management of various IT solutions, reviews of documentation and reports, identification of problems and issues to be addressed and relevant corrective actions ; and liaison with relevant parties.
• Researches, analyzes, and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies,
• Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
• Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Performs other duties as required.
• PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrated knowledge in executing successful IT projects with external business partners in an international set up. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
• JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, or a related field such as international relations. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
An industry recognized project management certificate (Prince2, PMI) is desirable.
- A minimum of seven years of relevant experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required;
- Experience related to IT setup and leadership, management of multiple projects portfolio related to software development and delivery is desirable;
- Experience in some of the following areas is desirable: trade, environmental and social sustainability, textiles/apparel, agriculture, and supply chain traceability and transparency;
- Experience in both structured and agile IT project management methodologies and frameworks is desirable;
- Experience in defining and executing IT solutions roadmaps, strategies, and development plans, involving business and technical audiences, translating high-level business requirements into actionable plans is desirable;
- Experience in adapting to changing technical environment and adapting the business solutions to maximize business benefits is desirable.
For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.
Application process
Application closing date : April 30th, 2023