Economic Commission for Europe

Economic Affairs Individual Contractor

Duty station
🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
Country / area
Switzerland
Region
Europe
UN system
Regional Commission
Level
CON
Category
Consultants
Job family
Economic Affairs
Posted
Closes
in 4 days Source: 05:59, Jun 09, 2026 Europe/Zurich

About this role

An Economic Affairs Individual Contractor will support the UNECE Housing and Land Management Unit in organizing the Forum of Mayors 2026. Key responsibilities include drafting and sending invitation letters, compiling a list of mayors to be invited as speakers, liaising with stakeholders, updating the online platform for the forum, preparing minutes of bureau meetings, assisting with communications including press releases and social media content, and supporting logistical arrangements. The role requires advanced education in International Relations, Business Administration, or related fields, and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in Economic Affairs or related areas. Fluency in English is required.

Key requirements

  • Advanced degree in International Relations/Business Administration or related
  • Minimum 2 years progressively responsible experience in Economic Affairs or related
  • Fluency in English

Nice to have

  • Experience with organization of events
  • Experience with management of websites

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Requirements at a glance

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Min. experience
A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in Economic Affairs or related area is required.
Required degree
Advanced degree in International Relations/Business Administration, or related.
Languages
English

Result of Service

The individual contractor is to deliver the outputs described below: (1) The list of Mayors to be invited as speakers and participants to the Forum of Mayors 2026, in English 4 pages; (2) Updating content of the online platform for the Forum of Mayors, in English 20 pages; (3) Minutes of the Forum of Mayors Bureau meetings and the meetings prior to the Forum of Mayors 2026, in English 10 pages.

Work Location

UN Premises Geneva

Expected duration

15.06.2026 -14.03.2027

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of an Associate Expert in Economic Affairs within the UNECE Housing and Land Management Unit, the individual contractor will work on the project “Forum of Mayors: Strengthening capacities of UNECE member States on sustainable urban development, housing and land management”. The individual contractor will support the secretariat with: (1) drafting and sending letters of invitation for the Forum of Mayors and compiling a list of Mayors to be invited as speakers and participants to the 6th meeting of Forum of Mayors (2026); (2) liaising with relevant stakeholders, including UN member States and external partners; (3) assisting in the website rebuilding, maintaining and updating content of the online platform for the Forum of Mayors; (4) assisting preparations for and organization of the meetings of the Forum of Mayors Bureau and the meetings prior to the Forum of Mayors 2026; (5) supporting communication efforts, which include drafting press releases and informational newsletters for participants, particularly local authorities, creating social media posts, articles, and content for the project’s website, as well as developing interactive videos and PowerPoint presentations for project events and reports, 20 pages in English; (6) assisting with logistical matters of the Forum of Mayors and Forum of Mayors Side Events.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced degree in International Relations/Business Administration, or related. A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in Economic Affairs or related area is required. Experience with organization of events and management of websites is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.

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