Individual Contractor, SGB Side Events and Exhibitions

Result of Service- Support provided to the preparation for and conduct of the programmes of side events and exhibitions for the CND regular session in March 2026; - Support provided to the preparation for and conduct of the programmes of ancillary meetings and exhibitions for the UN Crime Congress in April 2026; - Support provided to the preparation for and conduct of the programmes of side events and exhibitions for the CCPCJ regular session in June 2026; - Programmes of events reflected in the UN journal; - Related email account serviced and questions from stakeholders answered. Work LocationUNODC HQ, Vienna Expected duration01.09.2025 - 31.03.2026 Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder these terms of reference, the individual contractor shall support the Secretariat to the Governing Bodies through the following tasks: - Assist in organizing the programmes of side events and exhibitions to be held at the margins of the CND, CCPCJ and the Crime Congress; - Support the logistical arrangements for related events, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders; - Contribute to developing communication products and updating websites related to the meetings. Qualifications/special skillsEducation: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Work Experience: A minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience in managing or supporting work related to intergovernmental meetings, public information, public relations, or public administration is required; Experience in organizing large programmes of side events and exhibitions in the framework of UN intergovernmental meetings is desirable; Good knowledge of standard software applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams) is desirable; Strong communication skills in a multicultural context are required; Experience within the UN system or similar international organizations is desirable; Good interpersonal skills and a high degree of independent judgment and initiative are/is desirable; Excellent team-working skills are required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English (oral and written) is required; Knowledge of another official United Nations Secretariat language is an advantage. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.