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Economic Commission for Europe (Economic Commission for Europe) publishes vacancies on its own career portal; UNlockit lists every currently-open role here, refreshed daily from the agency's source. This page surfaces internships, consultancies, fixed-term, and temporary positions across country offices, regional offices, and headquarters. Each posting links back to the official Economic Commission for Europe application page.
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- 7/21/2026
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Intern: studies in law, preferably international law/ human rights/ environmental law
Economic Commission for Europe · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) is seeking an intern to support the Environment and Forests Division, specifically focusing on the Aarhus Convention, the Espoo Convention, and their respective protocols. The intern will assist with the preparation, organization, and servicing of intergovernmental meetings, including the Bureau and Meetings of the Parties. Key responsibilities include conducting legal and policy research, drafting documents and outreach materials, updating databases such as the Aarhus Clearinghouse and PRTR.net, and performing desk research. The role requires a demonstrated interest in international law, human rights, or environmental law, along with computer literacy in standard software and CMS platforms. The internship is unpaid, lasting either six months from October 2026 to February 2027 or six months from February 2027 to August 2027. Interns are considered gratis personnel and are responsible for their own travel, visa, and living expenses. The position is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and requires fluency in English, with working knowledge of French or Russian as an asset. No professional work experience is required, but applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate or final-year bachelor's program.
Closes 8/7/2026Technical Adviser (TJO), P4
Economic Commission for Europe · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Technical Adviser (TJO) role at UNECE focuses on the development and implementation of the UN Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) and the UN Resource Management System (UNRMS), specifically regarding minerals, critical raw materials, and anthropogenic resources. The incumbent will produce technical policy analyses, organize stakeholder meetings, and manage work programmes to operationalize these frameworks globally and regionally. The role requires collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including governments, UN agencies, and industry, to build capacity and disseminate knowledge. The candidate must possess advanced technical knowledge of resource classification and sustainable resource management, demonstrating professionalism, planning skills, and client orientation. This is a temporary position with a specific mandate to support the UN Working Group on Transforming the Extractive Industries and promote UNFC/UNRMS implementation.
Closes 7/24/2026Environmental Affairs Officer (Tjo), P3
Economic Commission for Europe · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Environmental Affairs Officer (P3) serves in the Environment and Forests Division of the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), supporting the Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents. The role focuses on analyzing industrial safety, preventing accidental water pollution, and managing Natural Hazard-Triggered Technological Disaster Risk (Natech). Key responsibilities include developing qualitative and quantitative analysis on industrial accident prevention, preparedness, and response; interpreting policy trends; and drafting technical papers and inputs for intergovernmental bodies. The officer supports intergovernmental meetings by preparing documentation, summary reports, and draft decisions. Additionally, the role involves participating in technical cooperation missions, organizing training seminars for national experts, and monitoring project implementation. A significant component involves collecting and analyzing data to identify trends, utilizing data visualization methods to support data-driven planning and reporting. The incumbent must demonstrate professionalism in environmental issues, particularly industrial pollution and accident prevention, alongside knowledge of international legal instruments. The position requires strong analytical skills, the ability to convey complex information to management, and effective teamwork. This is a temporary position financed by extrabudgetary resources, running from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The role demands fluency in English and offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainable development and environmental safeguarding within the UN system.
Closes 7/24/2026
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