International Trade Centre Project Adviser, Policy & Value Chain Engagement Jobs in Nigeria



International Trade Centre Project Adviser, Policy & Value Chain Engagement Jobs in Nigeria;The Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) Umbrella Programme is a four‑year EU‑funded initiative implemented by ITC and UNIDO to increase intra‑African trade and Africa‑EU trade. The ECOWAS component focuses on reducing market access barriers, strengthening compliance with standards, enhancing value addition/diversification, and SME competitiveness. This position is located in the Strategies and Policy for Trade and Investment (SPTI) Section, Division of Market Development (DMD), ITC.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support ECOWAS Commission or designated agency in programming/organizing trade and investment policy meetings; prepare technical documents (reports, briefs, notes, workplans, presentations).

  • Work with ECOWAS/national institutions to identify and prioritize regulatory barriers; support experts in developing policy reforms; organize/participate in public‑private dialogues; review/improve outputs; communicate results.

  • Facilitate design, implementation and monitoring of regional Value Chain Review Mechanisms (VCRMs); coordinate activities, liaise with stakeholders, track follow‑up actions.

  • Collect, analyze and present VCRM data; support focal points in updating progress and success stories in tracking tools.

  • Provide substantive support for coordination/evaluation
    of policy advocacy and VCRM activities; participate in research studies, policy evaluations and impact assessments.

  • Prepare/review written outputs (progress reports, communication briefs, press releases, social media posts).

  • Provide administrative/substantive support to VCRM meetings/workshops/events (agenda, participants, background docs, logistics).

  • Undertake outreach activities; communicate results; engage funding partners for sustainability.

  • Participate in field missions; provide technical/data/analytical support.

  • Maintain regular communication with ATCMA ECOWAS Programme Management Unit (PMU) in Abuja.

  • Perform other relevant duties as required.

    Competencies

  • Professionalism – Understanding of project monitoring/reporting; ability to interface economic theories with practice; conduct independent research; analyze/interpret data; incorporate gender perspectives.

  • Communication – Speak/write clearly; tailor language to audience; openness in sharing information.

  • Planning & Organizing – Develop clear goals; identify priorities; allocate resources; foresee risks; monitor/adjust plans.

  • Client Orientation – Build productive partnerships; anticipate problems; deliver timely outputs.

    Languages

    Fluency in English required. Knowledge of French and Portuguese an advantage.
    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; International Trade Centre Project Adviser, Policy & Value Chain Engagement Jobs in Nigeria

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