Director, Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes (D-2)

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva is seeking highly qualified and experienced candidates for the position of

Director, Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes (D-2)

The Director of Division is responsible of promoting development of national policies and international support measures to build productive capacities for economic development and poverty reduction in Africa, least developed countries and other groups of countries in special situations, and to progressively and beneficially integrate them into the global economy.

The Director will possess:

in-depth knowledge of the economic challenges and opportunities facing ALDCs, and the role of trade and development;
expert knowledge and demonstrated ability in analyzing, interpreting, formulating and communicating complex policies and strategies;
be accountable for his/her decisions and actions and promotes ownership and responsibility at all levels.
have high integrity, loyalty and maturity;
communicate effectively;
cultivate productive working relationships and shows leadership across the Organization and stakeholders;
represent the Organization at the highest level.

Applications from women are strongly encouraged.

For more information go to: www.careers.un.org.

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