UNCTAD: Individual Contractor – Geneva

Result of Service

The individual contractor will support the implementation of the project, particularly in assisting project officers to conduct the project”s activities and prepare the final review.

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

19/01/26 – 27/03/26

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the project officers of Commodities Branch, the individual contractor will work closely with the project team and two international consultants in logistical and analytical work. Specific tasks include: – Assist the project officers and research team in collecting and analyzing country data to identify CETMs-related diversification opportunities in the three beneficiary countries of the project. – Prepare substantive input and materials such as documents and presentations for the workshops organized in each beneficiary country. – Help the project team in the drafting of the country reviews by identifying key issues of interest related to value addition, promotion of economic diversification, attraction of investments, and strengthening of regulatory frameworks. – Assist with other related tasks as necessary.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced University Degree, Master, Economics, Finance, International Relations or related areas is required. At least one year of working experience in economic research is required. Experience in designing research studies and analyzing economic data is required. Experience in writing reports is desirable.

Languages

Fluency oral and written in English is required. Knowledge of French 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.