Economic Affairs Individual Contractor
Deliver outputs for Forum of Mayors, support urban development initiatives, and enhance stakeholder communication.
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Overview
Deliver outputs for Forum of Mayors, support urban development initiatives, and enhance stakeholder communication.
You have:
- Advanced degree in International Relations/Business Administration, or related.
- A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Economic Affairs or related area is required.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Experience with organization of events and management of websites is desirable.
Contract
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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 2025, 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 2025, in English 10 pages.
Work Location
UN Premises Geneva
Expected duration
15.4.-15.11.2025
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of Mr. Matyas Kalan, 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 5th meeting of Forum of Mayors (2025); (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 2025; (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 5 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
English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. 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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience in managing urban development projects and how you approached challenges. | This question assesses your practical experience in relevant projects. | Highlight specific projects, your role, and the successful outcomes. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when preparing for a large-scale event like the Forum of Mayors? | To understand your organizational and planning skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful communication strategy you implemented in a prior project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you use to engage stakeholders during the planning process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you would enhance the content of the Forum of Mayors website to attract more visitors. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced when drafting press releases or newsletters, and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Share your experience with social media management for prior projects. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure accuracy when creating minutes and reports from meetings? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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