Posting Title: Regional Coordinator, P4 Job Code Title: ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Department/ Office: Economic Commission for Europe Duty Station: GENEVA Deadline: 19 July 2014 Job Opening number: 14-ECO-ECE-28405-R-GENEVA (O) The post is located in the Economic Cooperation, Trade and Land Management Division of the Economic Commission for Europe. The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Division. UNECEs trade programme is focussing on the following key areas of work, namely: -Developing and maintaining effective international trade-related instruments, norms, standards and recommendations, in response to the needs of the global economy; -Reducing barriers to trade in goods and services in all countries, and UNECE member States in particular, through greater implementation of international and UNECE norms, standards, instruments and recommendations, especially in trade facilitation; -Facilitating trade policy development through the provision of an international platform for the exchange of views, particularly for the benefit of countries with economies in transition. Examples include trade security, European integration and sustainable development. Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, social affairs, business administration (preferably with management or business development orientation), trade or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the trade development area, and good knowledge of the UNECE region. Experience with international organizations, financial institutions, or development agencies. Proven experience in all aspects of project and programme management and resource mobilization. Knowledge of the trade-related work of the UN and its specialized agencies, funds and programmes in the region, or related field. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognised by the United Nations. Languages Fluency in both oral and written English and Russian. Working knowledge of French is an asset. To learn more details and apply: https://careers.un.org/
Posted on: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:19:49 +0000
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