Economic Affairs Individual Contractor
Support the Forum of Mayors project with various tasks.
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Overview
Support the Forum of Mayors project with various tasks.
You have:
- 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.
- Fluency in English is required.
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
1.5.-31.12.2025
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 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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in managing events? | This question assesses your organizational skills and experience in event management. | Highlight specific events you have organized, mention your role and the outcomes. |
| What strategies do you use for stakeholder engagement? | This question explores your ability to work with different stakeholders effectively. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach updating web content for a major project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of a time you had to write a press release or similar document. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced when organizing an event and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects simultaneously? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or software are you proficient in for project management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you’ve effectively communicated project updates to stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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