Director of Economic Affairs 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 Globalization and Development Strategies reports to the Secretary-General and the Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics or in a related social sciences field 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 (Ph.D. or equivalent) in economics or related social sciences field is desirable.

Work Experience

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