Research Assistant - RAP

Supports coordination, monitoring and reporting for the GGSP COTONI project in Benin, helping UNCTAD track implementation, prepare donor updates and organise trade-related analytical materials.

Department: Regional Advisory Programme in ALDC

• Coordinate GGSP COTONI project activities, work plans and stakeholder follow-up
• Maintain project monitoring tools, deliverable trackers and results-based reporting inputs
• Prepare implementation updates, briefing notes and progress reports for donor and internal reporting
• Compile and visualise trade-related data for trade facilitation, transit and productive capacity analysis
• Track project timelines, activity schedules and deliverables
• Support logistics and documentation for project meetings, workshops and missions

• Advanced university degree in economics, international trade, social science or a related area
• At least one year of experience in management, economics or another related field
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French

• Home-based assignment
• Contract duration: 20 July 2026 to 6 November 2026