UNECE Sustainable Energy Division Individual Contractor
Organize and coordinate meetings and webinars on UNFC and UNRMS.
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Overview
Organize and coordinate meetings and webinars on UNFC and UNRMS.
You have:
- First degree in global studies, international relations is required.
- At least three years in administration and logistics including meeting coordination, and communications.
- At least 9 months in resource management, including experience in applying UNFC is desirable.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Good knowledge of French and Spanish is desirable.
- Knowledge of UNECE’s Contacts Database is required.
Contract
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Result of Service
• Organize and coordinate bilateral meetings with EU Member State representatives on UNFC • Support for the organization and coordination of webinars and seminars on UNFC, including during the EU Raw Materials Week in Brussels, the UNECE Resource Management Week 2026 and Trainings on UNFC for Project Promoters. • Support for further development of Knowledge Hub on UNFC and UNRMS. • Support provided to maintain the mailing list for the E429 Project and EGRM. • Support drafting the annual report for the E429 Project.
Work Location
Geneva, Switzerland.
Expected duration
10.11.25 - 08.05.26
Duties and Responsibilities
The UNECE Expert Group on Resource Management (EGRM) is responsible for the development and implementation of the United Nations Classification for Resources (UNFC) and the United Nations Resource Management System (UNRMS) which is based on UNFC. UNECE has an extrabudgetary project “Supporting UNECE in the development and implementation of the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) and the United Nations Resource Management System (UNRMS)” (E429) funded by the European Commission. This project includes a Communication and Visibility Plan to ensure visibility and dissemination of the project’s progress and to trigger input by experts, the participation of stakeholders and uptake of UNFC and UNRMS by users. The individual contractor is engaged to support the Secretariat in activities related to the project, including capacity-building in EU Member States on work related to application of UNFC as integrated in the EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). Support is also needed to engage with CRMA strategic partnership countries in Latin America for which Spanish is needed. As one of the deliverables under the Project, a Knowledge Hub on UNFC and UNRMS continues to be developed on the UNECE website for which material needs to be prepared and cross-checked. • The work includes, but is not limited to, preparing material to update the Knowledge Hub for UNFC and UNRMS, as well as to prepare, participate in and follow-up up on bilateral meetings with EU country experts and help to organize webinars and seminars on UNFC, including speaker coordination, logistics, and documentation. Duties and Responsibilities: • Support the organization and coordination of bilateral meetings with EU Member State representatives on UNFC, as well as with CRMA strategic partnership countries in Latin America • Support the organization and coordination of webinars and seminars on UNFC, including during the EU Raw Materials Week in Brussels (18-21 November 2025), the UNECE Resource Management Week 2026 (Geneva, 27 April-1 May 2026) and Trainings on UNFC for Project Promoters • Support the further development of the Knowledge Hub on UNFC and UNRMS • Update the mailing list for the E429 project and EGRM • Support in drafting the annual report for the Project which needs to be finalized in 2025.
Qualifications/special skills
First degree in global studies, international relations is required. At least three years in administration and logistics including meeting coordination, and communications. At least 9 months in resource management, including experience in applying UNFC is desirable. Knowledge of UNECE’s Contacts Database and knowledge of resource management.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Good knowledge of French and Spanish is desirable.
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 logistical coordination for international meetings? | This assesses your practical experience in managing logistics across different countries. | Provide specific examples of meetings you've coordinated, highlighting your role and what you learned. |
| How have you approached building relationships with stakeholders in previous roles? | The interviewer wants to gauge your interpersonal skills and ability to engage with different stakeholders. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with resource management systems like UNFC? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects simultaneously? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to draft an official report. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you tell us about your experience in creating educational materials or presentations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you ensure effective communication within a diverse team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to evaluate the success of meetings or events? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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