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UNCTAD jobs
UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) 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 United Nations Conference on Trade and Development application page.
- Open roles
- 6
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- Jun 04, 2026
Latest open roles
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Chief, Entreprise Branch (Economic Affairs), D1
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Chief, Entreprise Branch leads the Division on Investment and Enterprise at UNCTAD, overseeing the work programme and management of activities related to sustainability, accounting, corporate governance, entrepreneurship, and business facilitation. Responsibilities include coordinating intergovernmental reporting, ensuring high-quality outputs, managing staff and resources, and representing the organization in international meetings. The role requires extensive experience in economic research, policy formulation, and programme management within enterprise development and sustainable resource mobilization.
D-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jul 18, 2026 -
Senior Economic Affairs Officer, Competition and Consumer Protection (Temporary Job Opening), P5
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Senior Economic Affairs Officer, Competition and Consumer Protection role involves leading economic analysis and policy formulation in competition and consumer protection areas, with a focus on trade and development issues including the digital economy and international transport. The position reports to the Head of Competition and Consumer Policies Branch and Director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities. Key responsibilities include conducting economic research, supervising team members, commissioning studies, organizing expert consultations, preparing reports and speeches, supporting intergovernmental bodies, managing technical cooperation programs, and contributing to organizational planning. The role requires significant experience in economic research, policy development, and international coordination, with strong leadership and communication skills essential for managing complex intergovernmental processes and representing the organization at various forums.
P-5 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 07, 2026 -
INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT/WEB DEVELOPER (Temporary Job Opening), G6
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Information Systems Assistant/Web Developer position is located in the Communications and External Relations Section at UNCTAD. The role involves developing, programming, testing, and implementing web applications and systems using established IT standards. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining websites, intranet pages, and Drupal CMS content, as well as providing technical support and training. The position requires experience in full-stack development with PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Drupal, with a focus on trade and macroeconomic data platforms. The role also involves liaising with users, maintaining functional specifications, optimizing user experience, and keeping up with technological developments. The position is temporary, lasting two months with possible extensions, and requires English proficiency at UN Level III.
G-6 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 05, 2026 -
Trade and statistics consultant
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Trade and Statistics Consultant will support UNCTAD's TrainForTrade initiative by enhancing implementation of activities and strengthening communication strategies to engage stakeholders in ports and trade statistics. Key responsibilities include coordinating training activities with local instructors and focal points across English and French port management networks, organizing and participating in dissertation evaluations, conducting research and analysis for flagship publications like the 'Review of Maritime Transport' and 'Port Performance Scorecard', preparing communications materials, and drafting reports. The role requires field missions and coordination with national and international stakeholders. The consultant will work in Geneva from June 15 to August 7.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
Expert national en informatisation des douanes
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The national consultant will contribute to customs reform, modernization of SYDONIAWorld, and development of the Single Window system in Comoros. Under the supervision of the regional SYDONIA coordinator based in Geneva, the consultant will work with customs and IT experts in Moroni to conduct evaluations of the current IT situation, customs procedures, and partner assessments from July to September 2026. The role includes drafting reports on SYDONIAWorld implementation, Single Window, trade facilitation, and customs controls. From October to December 2026, the consultant will propose improvements and prepare functional specifications for the Single Window module, SYDONIAWorld enhancements, and customs procedures and controls. The consultant will participate in coordination meetings and exchanges with stakeholders involved in the EU project. A written report will be submitted to the regional coordinator. The position requires strong expertise in customs and IT systems, particularly SYDONIAWorld, and experience working in the COMESA region is desirable.
CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 12, 2026 -
Programme Management Officer, P3
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Programme Management Officer supports the development and implementation of UNCTAD's annual programme plan, monitors performance, and provides analytical and reporting support. Key responsibilities include assisting in programme planning, data analysis, policy development, survey design, report preparation, training workshops, field missions, and budget coordination. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in programme management and data analytics, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multilingual international environment. The position reports to the Lead of the Programme Planning, Data Analytics and Reporting Unit.
P-3 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 07, 2026
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