Result of ServiceThe individual contractor is to deliver the outputs described below: (1) The list of Mayors to be invited as speakers and participants to the Forum of Mayors 2025, in English 4 pages; (2) Updating content of the online platform for the Forum of Mayors, in English 20 pages; (3) Minutes of the Forum of Mayors Bureau meetings and the meetings prior to the Forum of Mayors 2025, in English 10 pages. Work LocationUN Premises Geneva Expected duration15.4.-15.11.2025 Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of Mr. Matyas Kalan, Associate Expert in Economic Affairs within the UNECE Housing and Land Management Unit, the individual contractor will work on the project “Forum of Mayors: Strengthening capacities of UNECE member States on sustainable urban development, housing and land management”. The individual contractor will support the secretariat with: (1) drafting and sending letters of invitation for the Forum of Mayors and compiling a list of Mayors to be invited as speakers and participants to the 5th meeting of Forum of Mayors (2025); (2) liaising with relevant stakeholders, including UN member States and external partners; (3) assisting in the website rebuilding, maintaining and updating content of the online platform for the Forum of Mayors; (4) assisting preparations for and organization of the meetings of the Forum of Mayors Bureau and the meetings prior to the Forum of Mayors 2025; (5) supporting communication efforts, which include drafting press releases and informational newsletters for participants, particularly local authorities, creating social media posts, articles, and content for the project’s website, as well as developing interactive videos and PowerPoint presentations for project events and reports, 20 pages in English; (6) assisting with logistical matters of the Forum of Mayors and Forum of Mayors Side Events. Qualifications/special skillsAdvanced degree in International Relations/Business Administration, or related. A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Economic Affairs or related area is required. Experience with organization of events and management of websites is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required. 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.