Roster) Tourism Experts

(several positions may be filled)

Duty Station:
Home-based and

Reference: UNT/HHRR/CFE/22/IDC/2026

Start Date:

To be determined

Department:
International Development and Cooperation

Contractual Status:

Applications:

Ongoing

The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.

UN Tourism is currently looking for Experts for its International Development and Cooperation Department (IDC) to be part its Roster of Tourism Experts to collaborate on the development and implementation of technical assistance projects and activities.

The IDC Department is responsible for providing technical assistance and capacity-building support to Member States, assisting them in their efforts to develop and promote their tourism sectors as drivers of socio-economic development, employment generation and poverty alleviation.

The Main Five Pillars of IDC are as follows:

• Human Capital Development
• Strategic Planning and promotion
• Data-Driven Decision
• Safety of destination
• Silk Road Synergies

Applicants wishing to be considered for inclusion in the roster should demonstrate relevant qualifications, professional experience and technical expertise in one or more of the following thematic areas.

Applicants are invited to identify up to three primary areas of specialization that best reflect their professional expertise and experience.

1. Tourism Planning, Infrastructure and Product Developmento Tourism Strategic Planning and Master Planningo Tourism Infrastructure Planning and Development, including transport,

connectivity, and aviation/airport infrastructureo Tourism Product Development and Diversificationo Destination Management and Developmento Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) Tourism o Wellness and Medical Tourism Development

2. Marketing, Statistics and Market Intelligence

o Tourism Marketing, Destination Branding and Communicationso Tourism Statistics and Tourism Satellite Accounts (TSA)

o Tourism Research, Market Intelligence and Data Analytics

3

o Tourism Capacity Building and Workforce Development, including Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), curriculum development and skills training

o Community-Based Tourism and MSME Development

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) Tourism, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Marketing, Urban and Regional Planning, Law, Public Administration, Hospitality Management, Heritage Management, Architecture, Engineering, Environmental Studies, International Development or other related disciplines. A first-level university degree may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree, in combination with two additional years of relevant experience.

Experience

Following a vetting process, the successful candidates would be placed in one of the following bands:

Level B:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a field relevant to the area of expertise. A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the relevant field is required. Candidates should demonstrate sound professional knowledge and practical experience in their area of specialization, with the ability to contribute effectively to analytical work, technical cooperation activities, capacity-building initiatives, and project delivery.

Level C:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a field relevant to the area of expertise. A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the relevant field is required. Candidates should demonstrate substantial technical expertise and a proven track…