The Development Economics Group (ETH-​DEC) at ETH Zurich is offering a PostDoc position in Development Economics. The starting time is 01.02.2021 (or later). The position is for a period of one year, extendable to three years. Our research: We conduct research in applied development economics, with ongoing research projects on global inequalities, health and population economics, technologies for poverty reduction, sustainable resource extraction…

From 2 of 6 November 2020, the Joint Section will host a “Forest Week”, featuring a series of in-person and online meetings focusing on the contribution of forests to Sustainable Development Goals. Join us for an invigorating discussion at “SDG 15 Day” to learn about the progress towards this goal in the UNECE region, an exhibition showcasing the rich biodiversity found in and around forests, as well as an exhibition featuring the winning…

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is a public-private partnership committed to saving children's lives and protecting people's health by increasing equitable use of vaccines in lower-income countries. The Vaccine Alliance brings together developing country and donor governments, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the World Bank, the vaccine industry, technical agencies, civil society, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other private sector…

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe is one of the five regional commissions under the jurisdiction of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. It was established in order to promote economic cooperation and integrations among its Member States. The Chief of Section position is located in the Transboundary Cooperation Section, Environment Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The broad aim of UNECE's…

The ICT Policy Section carries out research and intergovernmental consensus building, as well as technical cooperation, activities aimed at increasing the understanding of e-commerce and the digital economy and their development implications, especially in the context of developing countries. Interns shall not be eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, positions at the professional level and above carrying international recruitment status in…

The Department of Human Resources and Talent Management (HRT) is responsible for providing a sound, well managed, responsive and efficient organization-wide Human Resources Management strategy and global HR advisory services which support the work of WHO and its member states, encompassing, but not limited to: HR Policy Development, Organizational Design and Job Classification, Talent Management (including Succession Planning, Global staffing…

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve this, ITU manages the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the international level, works to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishes global standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communication…

The UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECA) is seeking to establish a Roster of Gender Experts that will have validity until 2023. Becoming a Pre-qualified Consultant in the UNICEF Roster is a one-off standard application that opens the door for potentially multiple assignments within a three-year period. Significant reductions in the time required by UNICEF to process contracts and for a consultant to be operational are expected…

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies, building prosperity, and supporting a sustainable future for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change. There is growing evidence that the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to deepen existing hunger amongst vulnerable populations. Ongoing insecurity, the lack of resources, and…

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies, building prosperity and supporting a sustainable future for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. There is growing evidence that the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to deepen existing hunger amongst vulnerable populations. Ongoing insecurity, the lack of resources, and constrained…

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice through setting international labour standards. Founded in 1919 under the League of Nations, it is the first and oldest specialized agency of the UN. The ILO's international labour standards are broadly aimed at ensuring accessible, productive, and sustainable work worldwide in conditions of freedom, equity, security, and…

The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) is an autonomous research institute within the UN system that undertakes multidisciplinary research and policy analysis on the social dimensions of contemporary development issues. Through our work, we aim to ensure that social equity, inclusion and justice are central to development thinking, policy and practice. The Senior Gender Justice and Development Consultant will join a…

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a dedicated training arm of the United Nations system. UNITAR provides training and capacity development activities to assist mainly developing countries with special attention to Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other groups and communities who are most vulnerable, including those in conflict situations. The Institute provides training…

The Division for Cooperation and Coordination within the Movement is responsible for developing and implementing ICRC policy and action in the field of cooperation and coordination within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The Divison serves as a center of expertise for the ICRC's operational and capacity building work with National Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The…

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an independent think tank that delivers the knowledge to act. Our mission is to promote human development and environmental sustainability. Our big-picture view allows us to address the root causes of some of the greatest challenges facing our planet today - ecological destruction, social exclusion, unfair laws and economic rules, a changing climate. With offices in Winnipeg…

GAVI, officially Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is a public-private global health partnership committed to increasing access to immunization in poor countries. GAVI brings together developing country and donor governments, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the World Bank, the vaccine industry in both industrialized and developing countries, research and technical agencies, civil society, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and other private…

The Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative (CADRI) is a global partnership composed of 20 UN and non-UN organizations that works towards strengthening countries’ capacities to pursue integrated and coherent solutions to reduce disaster and climate risks to achieve the 2030 agenda and its commitment to leave no one behind. By pooling its member agencies’ resources, expertise, and knowledge, the CADRI Partnership promotes the effectiveness of…

The Global Changemakers Virtual Youth Summit 2020 will take place online from 24-28 April 2020 with up to 3000 young changemakers joining globally. The summit will be celebrating and connecting changemakers from around the world who share a passion to create a better future. Participants will attend webinars and Q&A sessions with expert guests as well as facilitated networking sessions with other young changemakers online over five days. The…

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Despite considerable investment in vaccine supply and delivery in the past decades, many children still miss out on basic childhood vaccines. Alongside with supply and availability of immunization services, caregivers' demand for vaccination, trust in vaccines and…

Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General…

Overall policy and programmatic direction and supervision for this position come from the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Executive Committee. The GEO Secretariat Director is accountable to the WMO Secretary-General for administrative matters in accordance with the WMO Financial and Staff Rules and Regulations. The incumbent will perform the following duties: Policy and planning: (a) Informs the Executive Committee (EXCOM) about the important…

Duties and responsibilities: Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of the Earth System (ES) Branch, within his or her delegated authority, the incumbent will perform the following duties: (a) Support the work of the Branch toward the implementation of the WMO Strategic Plan, especially as concerns activities within the Long-Term Goal 2: Enhanced Earth System observations and Predictions: Strengthening the technical foundation for the…

This position is located in the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Environment Division, Transboundary Cooperation Section. The incumbent will support the industrial safety and water units (at 50% each), and reports, respectively, to the Secretaries of the Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents (Industrial Accidents Convention) and the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and…

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is an intergovernmental organization with a membership of 193 Member States and Territories. It originated from the International Meteorological Organization (IMO), the roots of which were planted at the 1873 Vienna International Meteorological Congress. Established by the ratification of the WMO Convention on 23 March 1950, WMO became the specialised agency of the United Nations for meteorology…

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is the strategic partnership between the United Nations and over 300 banks, insurers and investors. For over 25 years UNEP FI has been shaping and driving the international sustainable finance agenda, setting global standards and growing a global network of leading financial institutions. Through its work-streams and regional activities, peer learning, methodology development…