Job: Associate Quantitative Market Analyst

Location: Geneva
Deadline: Sunday, 24 November 2013

The International Trade Centre is looking for a:

Associate Quantitative Market Analyst

Post level: P-1

Division/Section: Division of Market Development (DMD) / Market Analysis and Research (MAR)

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Job Opening No.: ITC/PVN/14/2013

Deadline for application: 24 November 2013 (midnight Geneva time)

Entry date: as soon as possible

Duration of appointment: one year, renewable

THE ITC

The work of the International Trade Centre (ITC) is focused on delivering 'Export Impact for Good'. We target the private sector, trade support institutions and the promotion of government policies which contribute to competitive trade and sustainable and inclusive development. We support developing and transition countries in seeking out and promoting export opportunities – leading to economic growth, job creation and poverty reduction.

If you are a passionate and committed individual who wants to make a lasting difference, then ITC is the place to be. For further information and details of how to apply, please visit ITC's website: www.intracen.org

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

The International Trade Centre's Division of Market Development (DMD) provides trade r elated technical assistance (TRTA) particularly in relation to trade intelligence and sector development. The division offers a range of services in relation to trade development, trade facilitation, trade negotiations, sector development and competitiveness strategies. Furthermore, the division provides key strategic inputs to corporate initiatives, strategies, communication, and analysis of various topics of relevance to ITC and the beneficiaries of the TRTA provided by the organisation.

The Market Analysis and Research Section (MAR) supports trade policy makers, trade support institutions and enterprises in developing countries in identifying opportunities for product and export market diversification. It does this by developing and maintaining data-driven analytical tools, traderelated analysis methodologies and by offering a wide range of capacity building activities in developing countries for market analysts and export-oriented managers in the public and private sectors to conduct effective market analysis, an essential element of successful export strategies.

MAIN PURPOSE AND KEY RESULTS EXPECTED

The two principal goals of this job function are 1) to contribute to the Market Analysis and Research (MAR) Section's work on implementing an ITC-wide impact assessment methodology by designing a questionnaire which will allow the organisation to better assess the medium and long term impacts of its projects on direct and indirect beneficiaries, and 2) to work on all stages of processing tariff and non-tariff data, from formatting data sets to checking reliability of data.

ITC job openings are available on http://www.intracen.org/about/itc-careers/current-job-openings/

Expected outputs:

• Relating to ITC's impact assessment work:
• The creation of a unique questionnaire by beneficiaries group (trade support institutions, enterprises and policy makers) which will allow ITC to better assess impacts of its projects on its clients
• A short report analysing the results of a test-phase of the impact assessment survey (output produced in collaboration with other colleagues)
• Relating to MAR's data processing work:
• A completed analysis of tariff data at the tariff line level for which will include the compilation of accurate data sets for all countries.
• A completed analysis of non-tariff data and the creation of SAS programmes to effectively measure the reliability of such data.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Market Analyst and under the general guidance of the Chief, MAR the incumbent will:

• Provide project management for multiple ongoing data processing exercises ensuring they are completed on time and with the required quality;
• Work cooperatively with the Market Access Map as needed;
• Contribute to the design of an impact assessment questionnaire;
• Work in collaboration with colleagues to analyze and produce a report on the test-phase of the impact assessment survey;
• Work with annual tariff data at the tariff line level from a variety of countries at all phases of the process, from formatting datasets to checking the reliability of data;
• Work with official non-tariff data in all phases of the process: formatting datasets, checking the reliability of data by writing programs in SAS or similar software;
• Work on data of rules of origins to update Market Access Map;
• Calculate statistical indicators from the relevant data subset, using the SAS software;
• Perform other duties as required.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

EDUCATION:

University degree in quantitative analysis or statistics, mathematics or econometrics.

Note: An advanced degree in quantitative analysis or statistics, mathematics or econometrics may be accepted in lieu of the experience requirements.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of two years of professional experience in data processing and statistics preferably at the international level.

LANGUAGES:

Advanced English. Knowledge of French or Spanish an asset. Knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Advanced knowledge in the analysis of market access and other trade related data.
• Capacity to implement the full range of activities involved in data collection, analysis and formatting.
• Ability to develop programs for quantitative market analysis on the basis of fourth-generation software such as SAS, or similar and database software.
• Strong analytical capabilities.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of international trade.

ITC'S VALUES are: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

ITC'S CORE COMPETENCIES are: Communication, Teamwork, Planning & Organizing, Accountability, Creativity, Client Orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Technological awareness.

ITC'S MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES are: Vision, Leadership, Empowering Others, Managing Performance, Building Trust, and Judgment/Decision making. For further information on competency based interview please click here

CRITICAL JOB-SPECIFIC VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

ITC Values

• Professionalism Core Competencies
• Teamwork
• Planning & Organizing
• Accountability

TERMS OF SERVICE

• Appointments with ITC are service-limited to this organization. The conditions of service are governed by the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations. This is a fixed term appointment.

INDICATIVE ANNUAL SALARY AT THE P-1 LEVEL

Annual Salary (net of tax) US$ 37,202 at single rate US$ 39,439 with primary dependants Post Adjustment Plus 104.9% (October 2013 rate) of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

For further information please consult the International Civil Service Commission website: http://icsc.un.org

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates are required to complete an on-line application. To apply, please visit the ITC website at http://www.intracen.org/about/itc-careers/current-job-openings/ which provides all related instructions on how to complete the on-line personal history form (PHF). Candidates should also submit a motivation letter.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Information on the status of a vacancy can be obtained at: http://www.intracen.org/about/itc-careers/current-job-openings/ A written test may be held for this position. Candidates must ensure that they are the sole author of the answers. Reference materials including candidate's own work and material may be used if properly cited. Please be informed that software that detects plagiarism will be used to verify candidate's answers.

Please note that candidates to this position may be considered for other ITC job openings subject to meeting the relevant eligibility and competency requirements. ITC does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, nationality, religion or other social criteria. ITC is fully committed to the implementation of the resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly for gender mainstreaming and applications from qualified women and men are equally welcome. Applications from women and nationalities from developing and least developing countries are particularly encouraged.

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