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 Chief of Branch, E-Commerce and Digital Economy Branch (Temporary Job Opening), D1 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 Switzerland, 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:Chief of Branch, E-Commerce and Digital Economy Branch (Temporary Job Opening), D1
• Grade:D-1
• Location:Geneva, Switzerland
• Department:United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• Contract Type:Temporary Assignment
• Salary Range:$116,095.0 – $143,022.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in economics, law, business administration, or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For th is job opening, English is required. Either French or Arabic or Chinese (Mandarin) or Russian or Spanish is desirable. 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). 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 Chinese (Mandarin) 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
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in economics, law, business administration or related field is required. Seven (7) years of experience in Digital Economy is required. Experience leading programmes and technical cooperation projects in the area of e Trade is required. Experience with fund-raising and reporting on programmatic activities is desirable. Experience in managing multiple teams is desirable.

Skills

• Professionalism: Expert knowledge in the areas of ICT, e-commerce and digital economy and their implications for development. Ability to effectively manage a technical cooperation programme. Ability to manage and build effective professional relationships with stakeholders including donors. Strong analytical capabilities in these areas. Good understanding of Internet issues. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. 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. Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks outside the box; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches. Managerial Competencies Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Benefits

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

How to Apply