Programme Management Officer – Customs (Temporary)

About the role

The Programme Management Officer (Customs) will support UNCTAD's ASYCUDA programme, providing functional assistance to National Customs Services and project teams across the Americas region. This temporary full‑time position is based in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of ASYCUDA and Single Window projects, monitoring progress and proposing corrective actions.
• Conduct consulting assignments, facilitate workshops and help clients create change‑management action plans.
• Analyse customs legislation, regulations and procedures to support automation and Single Window implementation.
• Prepare functional specifications, advise on national extensions, and ensure integration with existing customs systems.
• Design and conduct surveys, analyse data, and produce background papers, reports and study inputs.
• Coordinate budget and funding activities, including programme preparation, progress reports and financial statements.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (master’s) in business administration, economics or related field, or equivalent combination of first‑level degree plus two years experience.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, preferably in customs digitalisation or electronic single‑window implementation.
• Experience working in an international environment such as the UN system.
• Fluency in English (required); knowledge of French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Mandarin is desirable.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the ASYCUDA customs automation system.
• Experience with Single Window trade facilitation platforms.
• Ability to analyse customs legislation and procedures for digital implementation.