Economic Affairs Individual Contractor
Support the Forum of Mayors with various tasks including organization and communication efforts.
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Overview
Support the Forum of Mayors with various tasks including organization and communication efforts.
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 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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with economic affairs and how it relates to urban development? | This gauges the candidate's relevant experience and expertise. | Discuss specific roles or projects that illustrate your experience. |
| How have you handled stakeholder engagement in past projects? | This assesses the candidate's interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of an event you organized and your role in that process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for effective content management on websites? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach drafting communication materials for a large event? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging situation you faced while managing a project. How did you overcome it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to ensure effective collaboration with team members? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that your work aligns with sustainable urban development goals? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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