Assistant Economic Affairs Officer (Temporary)

About the role

The Assistant Economic Affairs Officer will support the Trade Facilitation Section in Geneva, providing economic and sector analysis, intergovernmental support, and technical cooperation assistance on trade facilitation, supply chains and digitalisation.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, evaluate and analyse socio‑economic data and statistics related to trade facilitation and supply chains.
• Maintain databases, assist in designing and testing econometric models, and prepare draft analytical studies.
• Support preparation of reports and summaries for intergovernmental bodies in English and French.
• Assist in organising expert meetings, panels and technical cooperation project documentation.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in economics, international law or related field, or a first‑level degree with two years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of economic theories, data collection methods and research analysis.
• Ability to work in English and French; additional languages (Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic) are desirable.

Required skills

• Econometric modelling
• Database management