JOB DESCRIPTION

Result of Service The goal of this job function is to contribute to the design and implementation of the programme’s Creative Industry strategy, ensuring activities in skills development, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, financial inclusion, and market access are relevant to the sector and deliver concrete results in job creation, business growth, and stronger recognition of the CCI as a key economic sector.

Work Location Kampala, Uganda

Expected duration One year, with possibility of extension

Duties and Responsibilities BACKGROUND: ITC is the joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, fully dedicated to supporting small businesses of developing countries to trade. This post is a local position based in Uganda and located within the Women, Youth and Vulnerable Communities (WYVC) Section in the Division of Sustainable and Inclusive Trade. The post focuses on advancing Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) as a pathway to dignified and fulfilling work for young people, especially women. This position will support WYVC projects in CCI, such as the “Enhancing Skills and Enabling Financial Inclusion for Young Women in the Creative Economy”, a 3-year initiative that leverages Uganda’s vibrant creative and cultural industries to expand youth employment, strengthen financial inclusion, and transform perceptions of youth and women in the creative economy. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the overall supervision of the Head of Youth and Trade Programme and direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, the National Associate Programme Advisor will be responsible for the following duties:

• Works with key clients and industry stakeholders to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned Creative Industry activities; monitors and analyzes specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties, including government institutions, private sector firms, industry associations and creative entrepreneurs; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Carries out research and analysis on selected aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI), including the entertainment sector and tourism linkages; collects, analyzes and presents statistical data, market information, and industry insights gathered from diverse sources to inform programme design and implementation.
• Assists in performing consulting assignments, in collaboration with clients and partners, by facilitating workshops and other interactive sessions with industry actors, government counterparts, and private sector partners, and contributes to the development of actionable plans to strengthen the CCI ecosystem.
• Participates in survey initiatives and market assessments; assists with the design of data collection tools for the creative economy; issues tools, reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions.
• Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, such as background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, and communication materials related to the Creative Industries.
• Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, and events related to the Creative Industries, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparing background documents and presentations, and handling logistics.
• Undertakes outreach activities and stakeholder engagement, including the development of training workshops, seminars and stakeholder dialogues; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities, strengthening networks across the entertainment, creative and tourism sectors.
• Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, stakeholder consultations and monitoring of project activities.
• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and preparation of related documents/reports (work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Performs other duties as required. Copyright: The personnel has to ensure that s/he has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform his/her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC. Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the Consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC. S/he has further to ensure to obtain accreditation to event(s), if required.

Qualifications/special skills EDUCATION: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, cultural/creative industries management, tourism, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years of experience in project/programme management, administration, or related area is required. Experience working in Uganda’s Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI), and/or on subject matters related to the creative industries is required. Experience in supporting partnerships and collaborations with creative industry stakeholders, government bodies, or private sector actors is desirable. Experience engaging with high-level stakeholders, coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives, and supporting policy dialogue in the creative economy is desirable COMPETENCIES:

• Professionalism: Understanding of youth development, innovation, and inclusive growth issues ; technical expertise and knowledge of the CCI: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Languages Fluency in English is required. Knowledge local languages spoken in Uganda is an advantage.

Additional Information This contract will be administered on behalf of ITC by UNOPS. This vacancy is open for locally residing Uganda nationals. Applicants must be authorized to work in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.