About United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

United Nations Conference on Trade and Developmentis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This Economic Affairs Officer, Sustainable Stock Exchange, P3 position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Based in Germany, you will contribute your expertise to advance the organization’s mission and support international cooperation on critical global challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment while contributing to meaningful outcomes that benefit communities worldwide.

Key Details

• Job Title:Economic Affairs Officer, Sustainable Stock Exchange, P3
• Grade:P-3
• Location:Bonn, Germany
• Department:United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Salary Range:$70,212.0 – $90,676.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in economics, political economy, business administration, finance or related field is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English is required.
• Language: Either French or Chinese (Mandarin) or Spanish or Arabic or Russian is desirable.
• Language: The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III Desirable Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking French UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I Arabic UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I Russian UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I Spanish UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I Chinese (Mandarin) UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation and application of economic principles in development programmes or related area is required.

Skills

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Experience working with stock exchange officials and security market regulators in the application of sustainable finance principles is desirable.
• Experience managing UN partnership programs with large private sector networks is desirable.
• Experience conceptualizing agendas and sessions of large public meetings, seminars, conferences, etc. both online and in-person is desirable..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply