National Project Officer - International Trade Centre

The Netherlands Trust Fund V (NTFV) programme has an ambition of contributing to rebuilding back better in the targeted countries with a focus on MSMEs in the digital technologies and agribusiness sectors, linking up both for synergies and business opportunities. The programme covers both sectors in Ethiopia, Ghana, and Senegal, as well as a multi-country approach aimed at the digital technologies sector in Ivory Coast, Benin, Mali and Uganda.

Job Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Tech Sector Development Coordinator and NTF V Programme manager, in close coordination with the NTF V country focal point, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Work with key clients to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitor and analyzes specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation; review relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and recommend corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Carries out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities, etc., including collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.

• Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, and participation in evaluations or research activities and studies.
• Assists in performing consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning and facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
• Participatesinsurvey initiatives; assists with the design of data collection tools; issues data collection tools, reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions.
• Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., including proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposing participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.
• Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars, etc.; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Participates in field missions, including the provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum education and qualifications (level and field of study)

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international business, economics, marketing or related fields.

Note: A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Minimum experience (nature, length and field of experience)

• A  minimum of two years of relevant experience in project management in trade-related technical assistance. Relevant experience in the IT&ITES sector would be desirable. Commercial experience with developing countries is an asset.

Minimum language requirement

• Advanced knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of any other languages spoken in Ghana.