Mechanical Engineer
Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Provides UNECE with technical expertise on passive vehicle safety and global vehicle regulations. The engineer supports the Working Party on Passive Safety, evaluates national and global technical regulations, maintains official registries and prepares meetings and notifications. The role advances harmonised safer-vehicle standards and policy analysis to reduce road casualties.
Key Details
Department
Vehicle Regulations, Road Traffic Safety and Transport Innovations Section
Position Details
Experience level
Mid
Minimum experience
5 years
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Postgraduate degree
Language Requirements
Required
English
Preferred
French, Arabic, Spanish, Russian, Chinese
Summary of Responsibilities
- Support GRSP in developing vehicle regulations and preparing technical working documents
- Liaise with Contracting Parties and participating organisations on passive-safety requirements
- Evaluate national vehicle regulations and global technical regulations
- Maintain the Compendium of Candidates and Global Registry
- Issue official notifications on regulatory changes and adoption processes
- Prepare WP.29 and Administrative Committee documentation and reports
- Support vehicle-safety policy analysis and capacity-building activities
Role Requirements
- Advanced degree in engineering, human factors or a related area; a first-level degree may be accepted with two additional qualifying years
- At least 5 years of professional experience in transport, mechanical or electrical engineering, automotive sector or related area
- Fluency in English
Desired Criteria
- Experience in active or passive vehicle safety
- Experience in policy formulation
- Experience servicing international meetings and drafting reports
Skills
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNECE Careers, on 3 Sep 2026.