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 consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Switzerland, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Policy Advisor in Critical Energy Transition Minerals (CETMs) Value Chains and Economic Diversification
• Grade:CON
• Location:Geneva (Remote work possible)
• Department:United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree, Master, in Economics, Industrial Policy, Development Studies, or related fields is required.
• Academic Qualifications: At least 7 years of work experience in conducting national development policy analysis, including on issues related to value addition and economic diversification along and around the minerals global value chain is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Proven expertise in CETM value chains, covering mining, processing, manufacturing, and recycling is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience with economic complexity analysis and trade-related productive development strategies is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience working with UN agencies, international organizations, or government institutions is desirable.
• Fluency written and oral in English is required.
• Language: Knowledge of French is desirable..

Skills

• Not specified in the official posting

Benefits

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

How to Apply