Apply for Director of International Trade and Commodities in UN Geneva

This position is located in the Secretariat of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities reports to the Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, public administration, political science or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A third level university degree (PhD or equivalent), in economics or related field is desirable.

Work Experience

• Over fifteen years of progressively responsible professional experience at the national and/or international level dealing with international trade and development-related issues is required.
• At least five years of experience managing complex programmes of work and large teams is required.
• At least five years of experience leading or coordinating analytical publications in the area of trade and development is desirable.
• At least five years of experience leading or coordinating trade-related technical assistance projects in developing countries is desirable.
• Experience in providing substantive support to intergovernmental meetings related to trade and development related areas is desirable.