An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in Law, Public Policy, Engineering, International Trade, Regulatory Affairs, Standards and Conformity Assessment, Transport Policy, International Relations, or another relevant discipline.
A minimum of 10 years' demonstrated professional experience in legal and regulatory reform, international standards, technical regulations, conformity assessment systems, public policy, or institutional strengthening.
Demonstrated experience supporting governments in the accession, ratification, or implementation of international treaties, agreements, or regulatory frameworks, preferably within the UNECE or United Nations system.
Proven technical knowledge of the UNECE 1958 Agreement, UNECE vehicle regulations (particularly UN Regulation No. 22.06), conformity assessment systems, type approval, market surveillance, and standards harmonization.
Demonstrated experience in the development or review of national legislation, regulations, policies, implementation guidelines, standard operating procedures, or regulatory frameworks.
Sound understanding of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement, mutual recognition, and equivalence principles relating to technical regulations and standards.
Demonstrated experience conducting legal, institutional, regulatory, and market assessments, and translating findings into practical policy and regulatory recommendations.
Proven experience facilitating high-level multi-stakeholder consultations, policy dialogues, technical working groups, and consensus-building processes involving government ministries, standards bodies, private sector actors, development partners, and civil society.
Experience working with government institutions such as ministries, standards bodies, customs authorities, transport regulators, and development partners, preferably in Africa or other low- and middle-income countries.
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical reports, policy briefs, implementation roadmaps, and strategic advisory documents within agreed timelines.