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Job Title: Associate Information Systems Officer Organisation: The International Trade Centre Location: Geneva, Switzerland Closing Date: 23 May 2021 (midnight Geneva time) Salary: Not Stated Contract Type: Fixed Term, One year, renewable Working Pattern: Full Time Sponsors international candidates? Not Stated Job Description The position is located in the Information Systems and Development Unit that is responsible for the development of new information applications and systems and seeks to provide proactive services to client departments of the ITC in order to meet their IT development needs. This Unit is one of two reporting to the Chief of Information Technology and Systems, the other Unit being responsible for IT Operations. This P-2 position is one of a number of professional information systems officers reporting to the Team Leader of the Information Systems & Development Unit. Role and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader of the Information Systems and Development Unit, and the overall guidance of the Chief, Information Technology and Systems (IT&S), the Associate Information Systems Officer will: • Assists in the design, development, deployment and maintenance of ITC’s web and mobile digital platforms. • Participates in preparing user requirements and other technical specifications. • Undertakes analysis of well-defined modules within the system, develop enhancements and new features to existing systems; may design and implement small, stand-alone systems as needed (e.g. to meet individual user requirements). • Undertakes rigorous testing and proving of applications software. • Maintains assigned portions of systems, providing operational support for system’s applications, analyzing and implementing system changes/upgrades, etc. • Participates in developing and maintaining Information Systems project plans. Assists in identifying appropriate human and technical resources to complete the project, assists in assuring that deviations from project schedule are addressed and communicated, assists in developing timely project status reports, monitoring project risk factors, escalating project issues, and providing Quality Assurance for all project deliverables. • Ensures data security and integrity. • Participates in developing disaster recovery plans. • Prepares, updates and maintains system’s documentation and related technical/procedural manuals. • Assists in procurements, including conducting needs assessments and benchmarks, preparing technical specifications and evaluation criteria. • Assists in the set-up and monitoring of software performance measures. • Advises users on the most suitable hardware and software for different tasks; maintains and enhances software. • Participates with senior staff in assessing and testing new technology. • Performs ad hoc duties as required. • May provide guidance to new/junior staff. Experience, Skills and Qualifications EDUCATION: A first-level university degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or related field. NOTE: Candidates who have completed an advanced degree (Masters or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or related field may be considered with two years of relevant experience. WORK EXPERIENCE: A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems or related area. Experience with client-side development, using ReactJS, CSS3 and/or HTML 5, desirable. Experience using progressive web apps technologies would be an asset. Experience with web application frameworks (ASP.NET/C#, Laravel/PHP) desirable. Experience with relational databases (MSSQL and MySQL) desirable. Experience with container orchestration and management would be desirable. LANGUAGES: Advanced knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. Application Details Full job details and application portal on site. More about The International Trade Centre here. Please be sure to indicate that you saw this position via WIAN. Tags: #Intelligence, #MultilateralOrganisationsAgencies, #EarlyCareer

Job Title: International Development Principal Manager Organisation: Adam Smith International Location: Sydney, Australia Closing Date: 16 May 2021 Salary: Not Stated Contract Type: Fixed Term Working Pattern: Full Time Sponsors international candidates? Not Stated Job Description Adam Smith International is currently seeking an experienced leader in international aid and development to join our senior management team. You will bring your technical expertise, business development and people leadership skills to the table and have the opportunity to strengthen your work in program delivery and development effectiveness. As the Principal Manager you will be an integral member of Adam Smith International’s Asia Pacific team, working on various aspects of the Asia Pacific portfolio. You will play a fundamental role in our operating model, managing the delivery and performance of programs and contributing to our engagement strategies in the region as well as business development. Adam Smith International is a global advisory company that works locally to transform lives by making economies stronger, societies more stable, and governments more effective. Our clients are governments, international organisations, companies, and foundations. They come to us to develop strategies and to design, deliver and evaluate programs that address the big challenges facing the world. As a company with experience of delivering lasting results, including in fragile states and where there is conflict, we are prepared to manage a high level of risk to achieve our purpose. For nearly three decades in almost 100 countries, we have been working in partnership with governments, the private sector and civil society in countries at all stages of development. Our core team of staff and technical experts, in offices around the world, ensures the quality of delivery and high ethical standards that we and our clients require. We bring together a global network of specialist experts, who contribute their experience and know-how, where and when it is needed. Role and Responsibilities Lead the delivery of high-quality development programs, including on overall program performance, financial performance, and achievement of desired results Manage high level relationships with clients, key program contacts and stakeholders Build and maintain relationships with key staff at development agencies and donors, capable advisers and industry counterparts Support the development of a pipeline of new opportunities in the region and play a significant role in the production of high quality proposals Line management of project management team members Contribute to knowledge management and learning activities Experience, Skills and Qualifications You will have the following qualifications, experience and skills: Qualifications in a relevant field, with post graduate qualifications preferable Significant experience working with the Australian aid program and/or other development agencies in the region Strong understanding of our clients and the marketplace Understanding of how to align our commercial business development aims with our client’s priorities In-depth understanding of our industry and how to develop our business effectively in the short and longer-term Understanding of the theory and current trends in relevant technical or geographic areas Significant leadership ability, including people management skills Strong communication skills, including demonstrated complex proposal writing skills Application Details Full job details and application portal on site. More about Adam Smith International here. Please be sure to indicate that you saw this position via WIAN. Tags:#TradeInvestment, #PrivateSectorOrganisation, #SeniorCareer

Job Title: Grant Specialist Organisation: Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) Location: Cambodia Closing Date: 16 May 2021 Salary: Not Stated Contract Type: Fixed Term Working Pattern: Full Time Sponsors international candidates? Not Stated Job Description VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come. The Grant Specialist will be responsible for effective financial management of RECOVER grant including project and donor financial reporting. You will produce related financial reconciliations, budget variance analysis, financial analysis, forecasting, income accounting and donor compliance and reporting. You will work with project team to produce timely and updated forecasts and budgets aligned to planned project activity and manage financial aspects of grants to make sound decisions. Role and Responsibilities Project budget management Project expenditure and income management Donor reporting and donor audit management Partner Financial Management Collaboration Please find full job responsibilities here. Experience, Skills and Qualifications Knowledge/qualifications: Fully Qualified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (ACCA) license Sound knowledge of accounting and financial management of restricted donor funding, reporting, procurement procedure, grant management, grant equipment and donor rules and regulations for non-profit organisations Experience: Grant management Experience of managing EU restricted funds and donor requirements and or other donors FCDO, UN, USAID. Experience in the not for profit and International Development sectors Experience of building and manging relationships with relevant project stakeholders including donor relationship, partner financial management and implementing partner capacity building is preferable. Skills: Grant management Skilled finance professional with strong technical accounting and skills in financial management of restricted donor funding, reporting, procurement procedure, grant management, grant equipment and donor rules and regulations for non-profit organisations. Budget management and business partnering A strong internal customer/ stakeholder focused approach intent on understanding grants in order to support the achievement of aims and objectives effectively. Communications and relations Building Ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences, particularly internal and non-technical audiences. Good written and verbal communication skills in English and local language in particular an ability to present and explain financial information clearly to staff at all levels, including non-financial staff, both internally and externally Good IT skills (Microsoft offices), including accounting and reporting packages and especially Excel Finance System SUN systems / Q&A XL skills and experience Demonstrable ability to: be open minded and respectful be resilient and adaptive to new situations facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships seek and share knowledge commit to VSO’s vision, mission, values, people-first principles, core approaches and VSO code of conduct. Application Details Full job details and application portal on site. More about Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) here. Please be sure to indicate that you saw this position via WIAN. Tags:#ManagementAdministration, #CharitiesCharitableOrganisation, #MidCareer