Associate Statistician, Dmd/tmi

The International Trade Centre (ITC) assists developing and transition economy countries to take advantage of expanding trade opportunities in an increasingly complex global environment. ITC supports Trade Impact for Good, promoting sustainable and inclusive development goals through trade.

This programme helps to identify and understand trade barriers that exporters and importers in developing countries experience through business surveys and data collection. The business perspective on NTM-related trade barriers is indispensable in the definition of national strategies and policies that help overcome obstacles to trade. The understanding of key concerns of importers and exporters helps governments better define concrete action and capacity building, for example in the area of technical regulations.

**Responsibilities**:
Under the direct supervision of the Associate Market Analyst, and the general guidance of the Senior Market Analyst, the incumbent will:

- Assist in designing, organizing, planning and managing the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data to compute statistical tables and indicators.
- Assist in developing, implementing and managing statistical database(s) built from all the surveyed countries.
- Assist in trainings and technical support on trade statistics, market access and other related information.
- Assist in the development of the web content and online database for the data analysis.
- Prepare draft technical documents for international, intergovernmental and expert group meetings and assist in drafting relevant reports.
- Assist in the organization of seminars, working groups and expert meetings.
- Guide, train and supervise junior consultants in the team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education
A first-level university degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, sociology or related field.
An advanced degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, sociology or related field may be considered in lieu of the experience requirements.

Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant experience in statistics, economics or related area is required.

Previous experience of delivering trade-related trainings in developing countries is desirable.

Experience with non-tariff measures is desirable.

Languages
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.
Knowledge of other UN official languages an asset.

Assessment

Special Notice
Applications from women and nationalities from developing and least developing countries are particularly encouraged.
ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons - of all genders - equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind. ITC also offers attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work/life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.
ITC Internal staff on fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointment, if selected, may be entitled to Special Post Allowance as per Staff Rule 3.10.

United Nations Considerations
In accordance with the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, Inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the Inspira account-holder homepage.

Job openings advertised in Inspira will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee