ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, P4

United Nations; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 105.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in Geneva invites applications for a professional position at the P-4 level. The role sits in the Inter-governmental processes, Inter-agency cooperation and Partnerships Branch. The office coordinates global disaster risk reduction strategies and reports to the Branch Chief.

Duty station is Geneva, Switzerland. The opening ID is 283467, with a deadline of October 3, 2026, and a remit to coordinate disaster risk reduction efforts

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Job Network : Economic, Social and Development

Job Family : Economic Affairs (and Sustainable Development)

Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-4

Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings

Job Opening Job Opening ID: 283467 Job Network : Economic, Social and Development Job Family : Economic Affairs (and Sustainable Development) Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-4
Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings Duty Station : GENEVA
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Date Posted : Sep 4, 2026
Deadline : Oct 3, 2026

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 for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 160 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyzes action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with UN Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community. Under the 2026-2030 strategic Framework, UNDRR intends to accelerate its support to member states and in close cooperation with financial sector partners, support fast-track financing for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and ensure investments are de-risked by fostering strategic engagements, advocacy and generating guidance with evidence. This project position is located in the Inter-governmental processes, Inter-agency cooperation and Partnerships Branch in Geneva. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Chief of the Branch under the overall authority of the Chief of Branch.