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<p><h4>Purpose</h4> <p>The project engineer provides technical support and administrative help to project managers and the business unit as a whole.</p> <h4>Essential functions and responsibilities</h4> <p>The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.</p> <p>At a high level, under direct supervision of a project manager, a project engineer will:</p> <ul> <li>Provide sales and business development support as needed to build client relationships, obtain more work, including providing assistance with design, material selection, estimating, and creation of proposals, scope letters, contracts, etc.</li> <li>Participate in ongoing review, planning and formulation as it relates to the specific business unit and contribute to the team on how to achieve required and desired results.</li> <li>Assist with day-to-day coordination and administration of projects, to include but not limited to: understanding project scope, managing budgets and fiscal controls through value engineering, monitoring quality control provisions, coordinating work sequencing, issuing purchase orders, procurement, change orders, and contractor approvals, as appropriate.</li> <li>Assist with procuring subcontractors and monitoring their work quality and schedule as required for installation.</li> <li>Ensure customer satisfaction by continual communication on scheduling coordination, project progress, and obtaining feedback on Baker Group’s performance, sharing any positive or negative feedback with team.</li> <li>Attend jobsite visits, internal project meetings, and coordinate meetings as directed, including tracking action items and providing appropriate follow-up.</li> <li>Help ensure project performance, operations and delivery are in compliance with design and/or specifications.</li> <li>Develop relationships with customers and pursue opportunities which provide long-term relationships and revenue opportunities.</li> <li>Utilize company standard documents including but not limited to business development processes, pre-proposal checklists, turnovers, subcontracts, purchase orders, warranty, etc.</li> <li>Confer with project managers, business unit leaders, etc. to discuss and resolve any questions, complications or problems.</li> <li>Accurate daily time and equipment reporting.</li> </ul> <h4>Minimum education & experience required to perform essential functions</h4> <p><strong>Project Engineer I:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Entry level role, typically supervised by a project manager.</li> <li>Offers information, helps with coordination and preparation, assists with analyzing and compiling data.</li> <li>May help prepare estimates and inspect work to assure compliance with plans and specifications.</li> <li>Begins to build solid knowledge about the company, their trade best practices, recognized work standards and expectations.</li> <li>Builds solid understanding of job cost history, contract status and job overview reports.</li> <li>Builds skill in managing customer relationships, working with accounting to bill customer and enter budget, and ensure quality execution.</li> <li>Position normally requires a 4-year engineering or construction management degree and 0-1 year of experience, including internships.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Project Engineer II:</strong> meets all requirements of Project Engineer I above and:</p> <ul> <li>Serves as a project technical source, providing interpretation and resolving questions and problems.</li> <li>Coordinates pieces of the project given proven skill and ability.</li> <li>Now involved in more detailed processes directly related to project execution, including budgeting, resource allocation, schedule development and quality controls, or other similar functions that require more expertise and experience.</li> <li>Takes on additional client relationship building activities that lead to increased business revenue for Baker Group.</li> <li>Position normally requires a 4-year engineering or construction management degree and 1-4 years of experience, including internships.</li> <li>May begin to run small projects or develop a book of business on their own.</li> <li>Usually develops into a project manager role.</li> </ul> <h4>Certificates, licenses, registrations</h4> <ul> <li>Valid driver’s license</li> </ul> <h4>Mental and physical competencies required to perform essential functions</h4> <ul> <li>Strong technical skills, including but not limited to, experience with the following software: project management, accounting, scheduling, inventory, design, document management, e-mail, Microsoft Office Suite, time accounting and spreadsheets.</li> <li>Excellent active listening, verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Strong initiative and attention to detail, prioritization, and organization skills; ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.</li> <li>Confident decision-making ability.</li> <li>Ability to read and comprehend drawings and sketches.</li> <li>Ability to understand and adhere to contract terms and conditions.</li> <li>Ability to maintain technical expertise on new technologies, products, and tools through continuing education initiatives.</li> <li>Basic knowledge of construction and renovation, including materials, methods, tools, etc. involved in strategic planning resource allocation and modeling, production methods and coordination of people and resources in a safe manner.</li> <li>Knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.</li> <li>Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.</li> </ul> <h4>Environmental adaptability</h4> <ul> <li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer</li> <li>Must be able to lift 20 pounds occasionally</li> <li>Significant field and client interactions on construction job sites, which may require prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs</li> <li>Occasional exposure to variety of temperature and weather conditions</li> </ul> <h4>Equipment/tools</h4> <ul> <li>Computer</li> <li>Calculator</li> <li>Tape measure</li> <li>PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, hi-vis vest)</li> <li>Clothing: jeans, appropriate office shirt</li> </ul> <p><strong>Baker Group is an equal opportunity employer.</strong> In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.</p></p><p></p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Submission Guidelines The screening process will be completed within the four coming weeks; Due to the large volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to application queries, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The ICRC is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all its employees. Inclusion is embedded in the principles and values of the Movement as it is committed to non-discrimination, as confirmed by the principles of humanity and impartiality, and is open to all, as confirmed by the principle of unity. We are continually taking steps to improve diversity and inclusion within the organization as well as ensure it is embedded in our programming. We are committed to ensuring fair and equitable recruitment and promotion opportunities for all individuals and welcome all qualified candidates to apply to positions at the ICRC. Further, we are committed to achieving gender parity for our staff in management positions, as part of our institutional strategy objectives related to inclusion. Recruitment &amp; Selection Process: 1. Written test 50% - Passing grade: 60/100 - Highest 5 graded-succeeding candidates to be considered for the interview 2. Interview 50% Total average weighted score will identify the candidate selected for the position What we do Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence. In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on. We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats. Purpose The purpose of this job is to plan, design, and implement engineering projects aligned with the ICRC s WatHab in Detention program objectives within the Beirut delegation. The incumbent will oversee multidisciplinary projects, ensuring their successful completion within the defined scope, quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints. Under limited supervision, the role involves conducting needs assessments and surveys, developing project designs, and overseeing implementation and commissioning. The incumbent will also manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, coordinate project resources effectively, and ensure timely and accurate project reporting. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Lebanon. Accountabilities &amp; functional responsibilities • Assists the program manager in identifying and analyzing needs through assessments and surveys. • Contributes to evaluating project feasibility, gaining a clear understanding of needs and challenges. • Supports the identification of and collaboration with stakeholders who may influence project success. • Collects all necessary information and data to prepare projects. Develops studies, project proposals, and technical designs (e.g., specifications, drawings, BoQs) with guidance from technical experts (internal or external consultants). • Prepares and submits project documentation to the program manager for review. • Actively participates in the launch of procurement processes and works contracts, ensuring compliance with the delegation's rules and proper follow-up. • Organizes and supervises the implementation of project-related works and activities. • Regularly anticipates, identifies, and escalates potential issues that could impact the project, proposing and implementing corrective actions as needed. • Oversees the commissioning and handover of infrastructure and equipment to relevant stakeholders, ensuring proper communication and training for the "client" on the use of facilities, equipment, and services. • Ensures accurate and timely reporting and documentation using appropriate tools. Education required • Master degree in Mechanical Engineering Professional experience required • 3 years of professional experience in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. • 3 years of professional experience in Project Management. Desired skills • Leadership: Basic • Accountability: Advanced • People management: Proficient • Team work &amp; Collaboration: Proficient • Representing the ICRC: Basic • Beneficiary &amp; Client focused: Proficient • Programming and Managing WatHab Operations: Proficient • Managing WatHab Projects: Basic • Managing Results and Quality: Basic • Analysis, Planning and Monitoring: Proficient • Architecture &amp; Construction: Basic • Hygiene and IPC: Basic • Water and Sanitation: Proficient • Electricity and Energy: Proficient • Service Diagnosis &amp; Programming: Basic • WatHab Emergency Response: Basic • Project Implementation: Advanced • Managing Procurement &amp; Contracts: Advanced • ICRC Principles and Processes: Proficient Other requirements • Knowledge in Facility Management and in Operation and Maintenance • Proficient in MEP systems Language • Arabic: Native. • English: Full professional working. What we offer • Salary Package: 2 120 3 095 USD/Month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Education required • Master degree in Mechanical Engineering Professional experience required • 3 years of professional experience in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. • 3 years of professional experience in Project Management. Desired skills • Leadership: Basic • Accountability: Advanced • People management: Proficient • Team work &amp; Collaboration: Proficient • Representing the ICRC: Basic • Beneficiary &amp; Client focused: Proficient • Programming and Managing WatHab Operations: Proficient • Managing WatHab Projects: Basic • Managing Results and Quality: Basic • Analysis, Planning and Monitoring: Proficient • Architecture &amp; Construction: Basic • Hygiene and IPC: Basic • Water and Sanitation: Proficient • Electricity and Energy: Proficient • Service Diagnosis &amp; Programming: Basic • WatHab Emergency Response: Basic • Project Implementation: Advanced • Managing Procurement &amp; Contracts: Advanced • ICRC Principles and Processes: Proficient Other requirements • Knowledge in Facility Management and in Operation and Maintenance • Proficient in MEP systems Language • Arabic: Native. • English: Full professional working.</p><p></p></section>

<p>Submission guidelines The screening process will be completed within the four coming weeks; Due to the large volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to application queries, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The ICRC is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all its employees. Inclusion is embedded in the principles and values of the Movement as it is committed to non-discrimination, as confirmed by the principles of humanity and impartiality, and is open to all, as confirmed by the principle of unity. We are continually taking steps to improve diversity and inclusion within the organization as well as ensure it is embedded in our programming. We are committed to ensuring fair and equitable recruitment and promotion opportunities for all individuals and welcome all qualified candidates to apply to positions at the ICRC. Further, we are committed to achieving gender parity for our staff in management positions, as part of our institutional strategy objectives related to inclusion. Recruitment &amp; Selection Process: 1. Written test 50% - Passing grade: 60/100 - Highest 5 graded-succeeding candidates to be considered for the interview 2. Interview 50% Total average weighted score will identify the candidate selected for the position Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Lebanon.</p><p>What we do Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence. In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on. We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.</p><p>Purpose The Emergency Room Nurse, as part of the ICRC Health team, serves in the Emergency Departments of South Governmental Hospitals, promoting and ensuring high quality care that meets national and international standards. S/he represents the ICRC in the hospital Emergency Departments, ensuring smooth and efficient cooperation with hospital teams and securing emergency patients access to and continuum of health care. S/he supports, coaches, and builds the capacity of emergency department health staff in their specific and general nursing care, meeting departmental goals and ICRC objectives. S/he contributes to a capacity and training strategy including SOPs, guidelines, rules &amp; regulations and promotes their practical implementation to improve the clinical management of patients and emergency preparedness.</p><p>Accountabilities &amp; functional responsibilities</p><ul><li>Collaborates with the hospital teams in the facilitation of access and continuum of health care, respecting ICRC pathways for vulnerable emergency patients.</li><li>Helps in the implementation and adaptation of patient documentation systems in the Emergency Departments.</li><li>Ensures smooth and efficient cooperation with the relevant ICRC and hospital counterparts in the Emergency Department and provides relevant support to both internal and external partners including audits, chart reviews, and other activities agreed on with hospital management.</li><li>Follows measurable goals of correct triage procedures, patient flow, and timely treatment.</li><li>Promotes and ensures high quality specific and general nursing care and clinical management meeting national and international standards, including direct patient care whenever needed.</li><li>Establishes a safe patient environment by implementing infection prevention and control measures, hygiene standards, and patient safety protocols (e.g. safe medication administration).</li><li>Contributes to a safe and conducive working environment in the Emergency Department, focusing on non-violent communication even under challenging conditions.</li><li>Builds the capacity of health staff in the Emergency Departments by supporting and coaching them in their daily performance. Performs and reports on daily patient rounds with the ICRC and hospital team, including emergency, wards, and high dependency units when relevant.</li><li>Contributes to the emergency department capacity and training strategy, including monitoring and lessons learned, meeting departmental goals and ICRC objectives, with a focus on acute trauma care.</li><li>Conducts weekly case reviews or educational activities directly related to emergency or trauma management.</li><li>Promotes staff training on the medical equipment available in the Emergency Department, ensuring proper use and maintenance.</li><li>Supports the development and the practical implementation of rules &amp; regulations, SOPs, and guidelines following national, international and ICRC standards to improve the clinical management of emergency patients.</li><li>Ensures rational use of drugs and consumables, oversees timely reordering, and follows up on emergency mass casualty stock and PPE supply in coordination with hospital staff.</li><li>Collects accurate data through timely completion and filing of predefined patient/hospital-related documents.</li><li>Participates effectively in the emergency-preparedness and response measures of the Emergency Departments (Mass casualty plan) and the entire hospital (contingency plans), including surveys and drills.</li></ul><p>Aspired trainings</p><ul><li>ER Related Training like :BLS and ACLS are a must have,</li><li>ERTC, BEC and MCM are an asset</li></ul><p>Certifications / Education required</p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in Nursing</li><li>License to practice, Valid registration with the order of Nurses in Lebanon is required.</li></ul><p>Professional experience required</p><ul><li>3 to 5 years' overall work experience in a hospital, including 1 to 3 years' practice in ER</li></ul><p>Desired skills</p><ul><li>Leadership: Proficient</li><li>Accountability: Proficient</li><li>People Management : Proficient</li><li>Teamwork &amp; Collaboration: Proficient</li><li>Representing the ICRC: Proficient</li><li>Beneficiary &amp; Client focused: Proficient</li><li>Professional Ethics and Principled Approach: Proficient</li><li>Patient Care Skills: Proficient</li><li>Analytical thinking: Proficient</li><li>Infection Prevention and Control Knowledge and Practice: Proficient</li><li>Results and Quality Focus: Basic</li><li>Public Health Approach and Continuum of Care: Proficient</li></ul><p>Language</p><ul><li>Arabic: Native</li><li>English: Full professional working</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in Nursing</li><li>License to practice, Valid registration with the order of Nurses in Lebanon is required.</li><li>3 to 5 years' overall work experience in a hospital, including 1 to 3 years' practice in ER</li><li>ER Related Training like :BLS and ACLS are a must have, ERTC, BEC and MCM are an asset</li><li>Arabic: Native</li><li>English: Full professional working</li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> About the job Data Security &amp; Compliance Lead <p><strong>Company Overview:</strong></p><br> <p>Our client is a global Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner delivering digital transformation, cybersecurity, data and managed services. The group is headquartered across the UAE (Dubai), with its largest and most technical team based in Lebanon, operations established in London over the past two years, and early-stage market entry underway in the US.</p><br> <p><strong>Job Summary:</strong> </p><br> <p>Our client is&nbsp;seeking a skilled Data Security &amp; Compliance Specialist to lead the implementation of data security, classification, retention, and governance policies using Microsoft Purview for customers across the MEA region. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of focused experience in the data security field, including a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, specifically in Data Loss Prevention, Data Classification, Cloud Access Security Broker, and governance capabilities such as retention policies, Insider Risk Management, and Records Management.   </p><br> <p>This role involves overseeing at least one team member, with potential for expanded leadership responsibilities. Strong expertise in Microsoft Purview is required, and experience with third-party data security solutions is highly valued, making this an excellent opportunity for professionals with a diverse security background. Familiarity with MDM &amp; MAM solutions, particularly Microsoft Intune, as well as conditional access policies is a plus. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and leadership in the data security domain. </p><br> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><br> <p><strong>1. Data Security &amp; Governance Implementation:</strong></p><br> <ul><li> Design, implement, and optimize data security solutions using Microsoft Purview or other leading DLP and data governance tools.</li><li>Develop and enforce DLP, Insider Risk Management, DSPM for AI and CASB policies to prevent unauthorized data access and ensure compliance.</li><li>Implement data classification and labelling strategies to enhance data protection.</li><li>Define and manage data retention policies in alignment with regulatory and business requirements.</li><li>Deploy and manage AIP on-premises scanner to classify and protect on-premises data.</li><li>Integrate CASB with on-premises firewalls to strengthen security controls and enhance visibility into both cloud and on-premises environments.</li><li>Lead the implementation and configuration of Microsoft Priva and Microsoft Purview Data Map.</li><li>Ensure compliance with industry regulations such as GDPR, NCA, and ISO 27001.</li><li>Support Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) initiatives by assessing risks, monitoring data flows, and optimizing security policies to enhance data visibility, governance, and protection.</li><li>Build templates and automation for Data Security &amp; Governance Implementation, ensuring consistency and efficiency in deployments.</li><li>Automate policy deployments and security configurations using available methods such as PowerShell, APIs, and Microsoft Security &amp; Compliance tools.</li><li>Deploy MDM, MAM, and Conditional Access policies to address security gaps and enhance access controls.</li><li>Oversee the implementation of security-related projects, from initial scoping to post-deployment support, ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution.</li><li>Develop High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for project implementation, assess customer environments, and create RFIs and IRLs as needed.</li></ul> <p><strong>2. Monitoring, Incident Response, and Optimization:</strong></p><br> <ul><li> Monitor and respond to data security incidents, ensuring proper investigation and resolution.</li><li>Analyze data security risks and implement best practices to mitigate threats.</li><li>Optimize security policies and controls based on evolving business needs.</li></ul> <p><strong>3. Team Supervision &amp; Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong></p><br> <ul><li> Supervise at least two team members, with potential for increased leadership responsibilities.</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams and customers to align security policies with business objectives and ensure seamless implementation.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to continuously enhance security posture and governance policies in response to evolving business needs.</li><li>Deliver end-user and administrator workshops to ensure proper understanding and adoption of data security, classification, governance policies, and compliance tools.</li></ul> <p><strong>4. Documentation &amp; Project Support:</strong></p><br> <ul><li> Contribute to Scope of Work (SOW) and project scoping, defining clear deliverables and implementation roadmaps.</li><li>Develop and maintain implementation documentation, end-user guides, and administrative manuals to support technology adoption.</li><li>Ensure the availability and functionality of a technical test environment for internal testing and experimentation with new technologies, coordinating maintenance, updates, and enhancements as needed.</li></ul> <p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience:</strong></p><br> <p><strong>Education:</strong></p><br> <ul><li> Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. </li></ul> <p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><br> <ul><li> Minimum of 4 years of experience in implementing data security, compliance, and governance solutions, with a strong focus on Microsoft Purview.</li><li>At least 2 years in a supervisory role, overseeing the implementation and delivery of data protection and compliance initiatives.</li><li>Hands-on experience implementing Microsoft Purview Information Protection solutions, including DLP, data classification, retention policies, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Experience implementing data governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance requirements aligned with frameworks such as GDPR, NCA, and ISO 27001.</li><li>Extensive experience working with Microsoft Purview Compliance Portal, Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery, and Audit.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange Online.</li><li>Strong understanding of Microsoft Information Protection (MIP)for labeling, encryption, and rights management.</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps for data security monitoring and threat detection.</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Intune for Mobile Device Management (MDM) &amp; Mobile Application Management (MAM)and how it integrates with Conditional Access policies for secure access control.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate data protection strategies, compliance requirements, and risk management policies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul> <p><strong>Certifications</strong>:</p><br> <p><strong>Required Certifications:</strong></p><br> <ul><li> GIAC Certified Data Protection or an equivalent certification.</li><li>Vendor certifications in DLP, Data Classification, Litigation Holds, or governance tools.</li><li>Preferred Certifications as below:</li><li>Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400)</li><li>Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)</li></ul> <p><strong>Skills:</strong></p><br> <ul><li> Strong leadership and team management capabilities.</li><li>Excellent project management skills.</li><li>Knowledge in security solution design and architecture.</li><li>Proficiency in data security tools such as DLP, Data Classification, and CASB.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.</li><li>Effective communication and customer engagement skills.</li><li>Thorough understanding of quality assurance practices and methodologies.</li><li>Hands-on experience in implementing Microsoft Purview solutions.</li><li>Proven experience in configuring and troubleshooting security solutions.</li><li>Commitment to staying updated with emerging data security trends, risks, technologies, and best practices to enhance protection and compliance.</li></ul> <br> <br> </div>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The IC is to provide specialized technical expertise in the implementation, administration, monitoring, and optimization of cloud infrastructure and DevOps platforms within Microsoft Azure. The IC will be responsible for ensuring the availability, security, scalability, and performance of enterprise systems, managing CI/CD pipelines, and writing Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Crucially, the IC will work in close coordination with the internal development team to analyze existing on-premises application architectures, gather deployment requirements, and translate current on-premises VM resource metrics into optimized, cloud-native Azure resource allocations. The consultant will also execute the tactical technical migration of legacy systems from an on-premises Proxmox virtualization environment to the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.</p><p><strong>Work Location</strong> UN-House ESCWA / Hybrid</p><p><strong>Expected duration</strong> 6 months</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Background:</strong> The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) forms part of the United Nations Secretariat and, like the other regional commissions, operates under the supervision of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. ESCWA comprises 21 Arab countries in Western Asia and North Africa. ESCWA provides a framework for the formulation and harmonization of sectoral policies for member countries, a platform for congress and coordination, a home for expertise and knowledge, and an information observatory. ESCWA activities are coordinated with the divisions and main offices of the Headquarters of the United Nations, specialized agencies, and international and regional organizations, including the League of Arab States and its subsidiary bodies, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.</p><p>This position is located in the Decision-Support and Data Science Division (DSDSD). The Decision-Support and Data Science Division is part of ESCWA's broader modernization and innovation efforts, providing advanced analytics, secure digital platforms, and decision-support services within ESCWA, other UN entities, and Member States. Aligned with the UN 2.0 agenda and grounded in operational resilience, DSDS leverages cutting-edge hybrid infrastructure, scalable cloud tech frameworks, and modern deployment models to ensure high availability, security, and performance for critical digital assets. Its core functions include enterprise cloud environment management, infrastructure automation, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) optimization, and the migration of legacy on-premises platforms to advanced public cloud ecosystems. Through these capabilities, DSDS maintains reliable, enterprise-grade digital decision-support tools that empower evidence-based decision-making and foster organizational efficiency across the region.</p><p>Under the supervision of the Chief of the Decision-Support and Data Science Division and in close collaboration with the infrastructure and digital development teams, the Individual Contractor (IC) will support the implementation, automation, secure hosting, and optimization of core cloud systems and scalable technology environments to support strategic initiative delivery.</p><p><strong>Duties and responsibilities:</strong> The Cloud Systems and DevOps Analyst will perform the following tasks:</p><ul><li><strong>Cloud Infrastructure Implementation &amp; Administration:</strong><ul><li>Deploy, manage, and optimize enterprise-scale cloud resources within Microsoft Azure, ensuring optimal performance, governance, and resource utilization.</li><li>Administer hybrid virtualization architectures, transitioning existing virtual machines and workloads out of the on-premises Proxmox environment into designated Azure landing zones.</li><li>Maintain and configure base operating systems across enterprise Windows Server and Linux environments hosted in the cloud.</li></ul></li><li><strong>DevOps Platform Engineering &amp; Infrastructure as Code (IaC):</strong><ul><li>Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to support rapid, secure, and reliable software delivery cycles.</li><li>Author, review, and maintain infrastructure state using Infrastructure as Code tools, specifically Terraform, Bicep, and ARM Templates.</li><li>Develop automated operational scripts utilizing PowerShell to streamline recurring system administration and provisioning tasks.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Application Lifecycle &amp; Developer Collaboration:</strong><ul><li>Work closely with the development team to audit existing on-premises hosted applications and gather technical requirements for upcoming Azure cloud deployments.</li><li>Analyze the resource utilization and architectural dependencies of applications currently running on on-premises virtual machines to determine the optimal Azure cloud topology.</li><li>Evaluate and recommend whether applications should be migrated as traditional Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) virtual machines or refactored into cloud-native Azure resources (such as App Services, Azure SQL, or container instances) to maximize scalability and cost-efficiency.</li><li>Provide technical guidance to developers regarding cloud deployment pathways, access control configurations, and performance optimization on Azure.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Cloud Security, Identity, &amp; Monitoring:</strong><ul><li>Manage cloud governance, object lifecycles, and secure identity mapping through Azure Active Directory (Azure AD / Entra ID).</li><li>Configure comprehensive observability setups using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics to establish proactive system alerts, log analysis, and performance tracking.</li><li>Implement infrastructure hardening, security controls, and operational best practices across all deployed cloud frameworks.</li></ul></li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Cloud Engineering, System Administration, or related technical fields is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.</li><li>A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in system administration, IT infrastructure operations, or cloud platforms architecture is required.</li><li>Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying, administering, and monitoring production cloud environments using Microsoft Azure is required.</li><li>Proven experience building automated CI/CD pipelines and developing infrastructure deployments utilizing Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates) is required.</li><li>Proven experience collaborating directly with software development teams to extract application performance metrics, translate software requirements into infrastructure specifications, and plan application modernization strategies is required.</li><li>Solid technical proficiency in scripting with PowerShell and configuring core infrastructure services, including Windows Server, Linux, and Azure Active Directory, is required.</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required.</li><li>Practical technical experience supporting or executing system migrations from on-premises hypervisors (specifically Proxmox VE or VMware) to public cloud environments (Microsoft Azure) is highly desirable.</li><li>Official Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.</li><li>Fluency in English is required and knowledge of Arabic is desirable.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.<br>Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!</p><br><p><u>Employee Contract Type:</u></p><br>Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)<p><u>Job Description:</u></p><br><p><b>Purpose:</b></p><br><ul><li>to ensure cash, commodity food and any other program compliance with WV global standards, donor regulations, sector best practices and audit recommendations.</li><li>for establishing control mechanisms within the Response portfolio to ensure strict adherence to regulations.</li><li>to work closely with all projects leads to build their capacity in meeting key global standards and audit regulations across their projects.</li><li>lead reconciliation processes on a monthly basis across all grants and compile all necessary internal and external reports.</li><li>Lead on all DMT reports and ensure all supporting documents are available.</li></ul><p><b><span>Key Responsibilities:</span></b></p><br><ul><li>Review WV and donor standards and determine the financial and programmatic risk levels across all cash, commodities, food and livelihood projects under the portfolio;</li><li>Develop a clear long term sustainable strategy for managing the identified risks, in clear compliance with WV global standards and previous audit recommendations.</li><li>Conduct review of proposal package to ensure compliance and consistency from an operational view.</li><li>Ensure the standardization of processes and SOPs across different areas.</li><li>Imbed risk management strategies within the process flows and SOPs per grant. Ensure clear control mechanism are in place to adhere to the risk management plan; support the project in the establishment of the SoPs and bring an external eye review.</li><li>Act as a focal point for the Cash and Livelihood portfolio for any external/internal audit mission by leading audit prep spot-checks and ensure projects operate in line with the established control mechanisms and SOPs,</li><li>Ensure all projects are closed out in line with WV global standards. Obtain all necessary sign off before project closure;</li><li>Ensure that all stock (commodities, cards, pins, in kind commodities) are managed and stored in line with global standards and donor regulations.</li><li>Review supporting documents provided by local partners as a means of verification for service delivery or payment issuance;</li></ul><ul><li>Compile and analyze cash, commodities food and livelihood project information (including ATM usage reports, bank statements, warehouse reports, distribution records, student attendance records, cash for work beneficiary count, HH payment list…) in order to complete a full programmatic reconciliation on a monthly basis;</li><li>Monitor the&nbsp; the&nbsp; physical inventory exercise that is being conducted by the compliance and reporting officer for all stock under the portfolio on a monthly basis. Ensure the stock, loss claim and asset registers are updated; Act as a focal point for any inquiry related to the stock management.</li><li>Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in order to obtain timely and accurate supporting documents which will enable reconciliation and reporting.</li><li>Lead on the DMT reporting and act as the accountable person and main focal point in the Portfolio in terms of DMT reporting: (i) Establish a mechanism which will enable rapid and accurate authentication preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly internal and external reports. (ii) Liaise with other departments (Finance, RAM, M&amp;E, Technical Specialist) in order to obtain their inputs on the reports, (iii) Ensure Reports are&nbsp; compliant with the approved templates and linked to all supporting documents and audit ready. (iv) Ensure that all reports are uploaded on Disaster Grant database, (v) Regular coordination with DMT Reporting and Information Management Unit for any updates related to reporting requirements</li><li>Establish a mechanism, which will enable rapid and accurate authentication preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly internal and external reports.</li><li>Compile reports/information/data from project coordinators and conduct review and deduplication and provide accurate data to feed in the different internal and external reporting templates.</li></ul><ul><li>Establish a clear, chronological and secure hard and soft copy record filing system across the portfolio. Ensure compliance with the filing system across all projects within the portfolio;</li><li>Liaise with other project coordinators within the Cash and Livelihood Portfolio and other Portfolios in WV Lebanon in order to create synergies and standard systems across the portfolio project by sharing lessons learned, experiences, observations and challenges.</li><li>Provide leadership to the team by mentoring, coaching, and provision of in-house or external training staff to ensure efficiency and high-quality deliverables.</li><li>Establish and maintain a clear communication system with staff which allows for regular: a) progress tracking; b) task assignment; c) problem solving; d) on-the-job capacity building;</li></ul><ul><li>Provide capacity building to all portfolio staff to ensure:</li><li>Heightened awareness of all cash, commodities and food global standards;</li><li>Auditing process and regulations;</li><li>Reporting and recording standards;</li></ul><ul><li>Attend trainings locally and internationally.</li><li>Attend and participate in WVL’s spiritual nurture and other organizational events.</li><li>Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture.</li><li>Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.</li></ul><p><b>Minimum Requirements:</b></p><br><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Data Management or any related field.</li><li>2-4 experience in similar position<br>Experience in auditing cash, commodity and food grants;</li><li>Ability to write reports in a very good level of English and Arabic.</li><li>The position is 95% office based and 5% field based. The position holder will be expected to be available on last minute calls, flexible in working hours and willing to work weekends and holidays as the need arises.</li><li>Ability to work extra hours whenever required in emergency situations and as situation demands.</li></ul><p><b>As a Christian organisation, World Vision is founded on the biblical principles that women and men, girls and boys are created in the image of God, and of Jesus’ love for all people without discrimination. This means that we recognise and affirm the equal worth, dignity and rights of women, men, girls and boys with and without disability and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.</b></p><br><p><u>Applicant Types Accepted:</u></p><br>Local Applicants Only </div>

<p><br></p><p>The Opportunity The Senior Resource &amp; Client Delivery Manager will play a critical role in ensuring that Aspire has the right people, with the right skills, working on the right priorities at the right time . The role will be responsible for the strategic planning, allocation, development, and performance of technology resources supporting Aspire's portfolio companies globally. You will act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, balancing business demand, resource capacity, employee development, utilization, and delivery requirements across multiple companies and geographies. This role requires someone who can combine strategic resource planning, strong people leadership, client relationship management, operational discipline, and a solid understanding of technology and AI environments.</p><p>Core Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Strategic Resource Planning &amp; Deployment</strong> Own the planning and allocation of technology resources across Aspire's portfolio companies based on business priorities, skills, experience, availability, and development objectives. Ensure resources are deployed effectively across projects and businesses, balancing client demand, utilization, workload, and capacity. Maintain visibility into current and future resource requirements and develop forward-looking capacity and staffing plans. Proactively identify resource gaps, excess capacity, upcoming demand, and potential delivery risks. Facilitate resource sharing across business units to maximize utilization and ensure critical projects have access to the appropriate capabilities. Support onboarding, transitions, reallocations, and offboarding of resources while minimizing disruption to the business.</p><p><strong>International Client &amp; Stakeholder Management</strong> Act as the primary point of contact between Centre of Excellence resources and Aspire's international portfolio companies. Build trusted relationships with Managing Directors, CTOs, technology leaders, product leaders, and other senior stakeholders. Develop a strong understanding of each company's strategy, technology environment, projects, priorities, and future resource requirements. Regularly engage with internal clients to assess resource performance, delivery quality, satisfaction, and evolving needs. Proactively manage and de-escalate concerns related to performance, capacity, communication, delivery, or resource allocation. Negotiate priorities and resource allocation when demand exceeds available capacity. Communicate difficult resourcing decisions clearly and professionally while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.</p><p><strong>People Management &amp; Talent Development</strong> Maintain a strong understanding of each resource's technical capabilities, experience, strengths, career objectives, and development opportunities. Match resources with assignments that balance business needs with professional development and career progression. Conduct regular performance and engagement follow-ups with Centre of Excellence resources. Provide coaching, feedback, and support to help employees improve their performance and develop professionally. Identify performance concerns early and coordinate appropriate improvement actions with relevant leaders. Support succession planning and retention of high-performing and high-potential talent. Promote a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture across the Centre of Excellence.</p><p><strong>Utilization, Capacity &amp; Performance Management</strong> Monitor utilization, workload, capacity, resource availability, and other key resource management KPIs. Analyze resourcing data and translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership. Develop action plans to improve utilization, workload balance, capacity management, and resource effectiveness. Identify resources that are underutilized or overloaded and proactively rebalance workloads. Provide regular reporting and insights on resource demand, capacity, utilization, performance, and upcoming requirements. Use data to support workforce planning and resource investment decisions.</p><p><strong>Technology &amp; AI Capability Development</strong> Maintain a high-level understanding of the technology, software development, AI, and automation initiatives being delivered across Aspire. Understand the capabilities required across areas such as software engineering, AI engineering, data, QA, DevOps, product, and automation. Ensure resource skills remain aligned with Aspire's evolving technology and AI priorities. Identify capability gaps and work with leadership to determine whether they should be addressed through recruitment, training, or internal development. Organize and support technical training, workshops, seminars, certifications, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Promote continuous learning and adoption of emerging AI technologies, development tools, and engineering best practices.</p><p><strong>Recruitment &amp; Workforce Planning</strong> Partner with leadership and recruitment teams to forecast future talent requirements. Participate in identifying, interviewing, and selecting technology and AI talent. Help define hiring priorities based on projected demand, skills gaps, and strategic business needs. Support effective onboarding and integration of new resources into the Centre of Excellence and Aspire portfolio companies.</p><p><strong>Operational Excellence &amp; Continuous Improvement</strong> Continuously improve resource management processes, tools, reporting, and communication practices. Establish scalable processes for resource planning, allocation, performance tracking, and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with other leaders to share best practices and improve resource management standards across the organization. Support technology and process improvements that increase visibility, efficiency, and quality of resource deployment. Drive change management initiatives related to new processes, systems, organizational structures, or ways of working.</p><p>What Success Looks Like Success in this role means: The right resources are consistently assigned to the right business priorities. Centre of Excellence utilization and productivity remain at healthy levels. Portfolio company leaders view the Centre of Excellence as a trusted technology partner. Resource performance issues and client concerns are identified and resolved quickly. Capacity and hiring requirements are anticipated rather than reacted to. High-performing resources are retained, developed, and given meaningful career opportunities. Technology and AI capabilities continuously evolve with the needs of Aspire's businesses. Leadership has clear visibility into resource capacity, utilization, performance, and future demand.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>8+ years of experience in resource management, workforce planning, technology consulting, engineering operations, professional services, delivery management, or similar environments.</li><li>Strong experience managing or deploying technology professionals across multiple clients, projects, or business units.</li><li>Significant experience working with international clients and stakeholders, ideally across North America, Europe, the Middle East, or other global markets.</li><li>Strong understanding of resource management principles, including capacity planning, forecasting, utilization, workload balancing, deployment, and workforce planning.</li><li>Experience working with technical teams such as Software Engineers, AI Engineers, Data Engineers, QA, DevOps, Product Managers, and other technology professionals.</li><li>Good understanding of modern software development environments, AI, Generative AI, and automation technologies.</li><li>Excellent people management, coaching, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Strong client-facing presence with the ability to establish credibility and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, including the ability to handle difficult conversations and competing priorities.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to independently manage and resolve escalations while maintaining professionalism and empathy.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting resource management KPIs and translating data into actionable recommendations.</li><li>Strong problem-solving ability and sound judgment, with a clear understanding of the commercial and operational impact of resourcing decisions.</li><li>Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, decentralized, international, and matrix-driven environment.</li><li>Comfortable managing ambiguity, multiple priorities, and tight deadlines.</li><li>Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accountability, confidentiality, and follow-through.</li><li>Proven ability to drive process improvements and change management initiatives.</li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Place: Beirut, Lebanon Starting date: 1st, September 2026 Duration of contract: 12 months Closing date for applications: 12th August 2026 Humanity &amp; Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.<br> The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.<br> Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development &amp; humanitarian projects in more than 55 countries and responded to numerous emergencies.<br> Today, we have a budget of approximately 200 million euros, with 4,000 employees worldwide At Handicap International-Humanity &amp; Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation.<br> This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.<br> Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview.<br> For more information about the organisation.<br> JOB CONTEXT: Despite the announcement of a ceasefire, the situation in Lebanon remains unstable, with localized incidents, including strikes reported in southern Lebanon.<br> The June 2026 ceasefire has allowed for partial and phased returns of displaced populations, particularly in areas where active hostilities have subsided.<br> The situation is compounded by Lebanon ongoing macroeconomic and institutional crisis which continues to limit recover capacity.<br> High poverty levels, currency instability, and weakened public service delivery systems have left both host communities and displaced populations with reduced coping capacity and limited access to services.<br> In this constraint environment, HI, who has been present in Lebanon 1992, has been able to adapt its programming to the specific emergencies onset as well as keeping some of its long-standing development focus.<br> HI is managing activities covering the following thematics: Health and prevention for the provision of multi-disciplinary rehabilitation services (post operative care, physiotherapy, assistive devices, prosthetics and orthotics and psycho-social support).<br> Inclusive education Inclusive humanitarian action Humanitarian Mine Action, including clearance, advocacy, NTS (non-technical survey) and TS (technical survey), and Education to the risks and effects caused by conventional weapons (including mines, explosive remnants of war and small arms light weapons).<br> Emergency preparedness &amp; basic needs (integrated response through non-food items / hygiene kits etc.<br>; including the support to humanitarian actors via the ALTAS platform when required).<br> The actual intervention was so far managed based on a mix partnership with local structures and organizations, and direct implementation projects.<br> YOUR MISSION: Reporting to the Regional Director, the Country Manager contributes to the implementation of Humanity &amp; Inclusion's mandate and strategy within his/her program.<br> He/she ensures that the quality and impact of the program's activities are optimized through a system of delegation with appropriate control mechanisms.<br> He/she shares responsibility with all other HI managers for the sound management and smooth running of the overall organization, through paradigm shifts.<br> Responsibility 1: In the country where he/she is based, the Country Manager is the legal representative of the entire HI organization internally and externally and promotes a high-level reputation and a positive image of HI.<br> Responsibility 2: The Country Manager deploys the whole of HI's mandate and strategy in his/her country, alongside the operational partners, institutions and/or donors, and contributes to steering the organizational transformation in line with the "Simplification", "Shared Services" and "ROOTS" projects.<br> This involves implementing the program's operational strategy.<br> In the event of an emergency, he/she will assume responsibilities in line with the defined intervention framework.<br> Responsibility 3: He/she ensures compliance with its budgetary framework (including pooled funds) and the application of HI's policies and frameworks (safeguarding, commitment thresholds, security, human resources, risk management, etc.<br>). Responsibility 4: In his/her country, he/she actively monitors and analyses changes in the environment to identify risks and opportunities.<br> Responsibility 5: He/she represents the organization and communicates on its behalf according to a plan defined with the Regional Director.<br> Responsibility 6: In crisis situations, he/she assumes the responsibilities assigned to him/her by the specific response frameworks.<br> CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION: The country Manager position is based in Beirut, the capital, but is expected to travel across the country where HI has several bases (notably, Aley (Mount Lebanon) or Nabatieh (South Lebanon) for instance).<br> The security context is very volatile with daily air strikes in the south, regular drones fly-over and evacuation orders on regular basis.<br> While the location of HI office and guesthouse are located in a relative safe area of Beirut, one has to be prepared to have to move out rapidly if needed.<br> A comprehensive security system is in place, under the direct management of the country director to ensure the safety of the team.<br> The life is Beirut could be seen as “easy” in a way with access to restaurants, sports facilities or cultural events but as precise above, it’s a stressful environment where one has to take some time off.<br> Electricity supply has improved but rely mostly on public generators; medical services are available At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission: Join the team 12months International contract starting from 1st, September 2026; The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation: Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals; Pension scheme; Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution; Repatriation insurance paid by HI; Salary from 2986€ gross/month upon experience; Perdiem: 879€ net/month - paid in the field Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary; Paid leaves: 25 days per year; R&amp;R: according to the level of the mission 5 days every 8 weeks Position: Unaccompanied: Payment for travel costs (air ticket &amp; visa) and transport of your personal effects; A child allowance of 100€ per month, per child (from the second child) paid in the field; Housing: Individual taken in charge by HI; You are autonomous You are able to adapt and shift activities You are responsive to sudden emergencies onset You have knowledge on mine action and you can manage military team members You can navigate complex national government authorities You can lead a team under a considerable stress (multiple internal displacement among our team members) while remaining calm You can live in a unsecured environment (Beirut) and travel across the country in unsafe location, in particular the South of the country You can do some aggressive fundraising, keep regular contacts with donors in country and the region You can represent actively HI into the humanitarian coordination foras (NGO &amp; UN)</span> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>The IC is to provide specialized technical expertise in the implementation, administration, monitoring, and optimization of cloud infrastructure and DevOps platforms within Microsoft Azure. The IC will be responsible for ensuring the availability, security, scalability, and performance of enterprise systems, managing CI/CD pipelines, and writing Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Crucially, the IC will work in close coordination with the internal development team to analyze existing on-premises application architectures, gather deployment requirements, and translate current on-premises VM resource metrics into optimized, cloud-native Azure resource allocations. The consultant will also execute the tactical technical migration of legacy systems from an on-premises Proxmox virtualization environment to the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.<br> Work Location<br>UN-House ESCWA / Hybrid<br> Expected duration<br>6 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>Background: The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) forms part of the United Nations Secretariat and, like the other regional commissions, operates under the supervision of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. ESCWA comprises 21 Arab countries in Western Asia and North Africa. ESCWA provides a framework for the formulation and harmonization of sectoral policies for member countries, a platform for congress and coordination, a home for expertise and knowledge, and an information observatory. ESCWA activities are coordinated with the divisions and main offices of the Headquarters of the United Nations, specialized agencies, and international and regional organizations, including the League of Arab States and its subsidiary bodies, and the Gulf Cooperation Council. This position is located in the Decision-Support and Data Science Division (DSDSD). The Decision-Support and Data Science Division is part of ESCWA's broader modernization and innovation efforts, providing advanced analytics, secure digital platforms, and decision-support services within ESCWA, other UN entities, and Member States. Aligned with the UN 2.0 agenda and grounded in operational resilience, DSDS leverages cutting-edge hybrid infrastructure, scalable cloud tech frameworks, and modern deployment models to ensure high availability, security, and performance for critical digital assets. Its core functions include enterprise cloud environment management, infrastructure automation, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) optimization, and the migration of legacy on-premises platforms to advanced public cloud ecosystems. Through these capabilities, DSDS maintains reliable, enterprise-grade digital decision-support tools that empower evidence-based decision-making and foster organizational efficiency across the region. Under the supervision of the Chief of the Decision-Support and Data Science Division and in close collaboration with the infrastructure and digital development teams, the Individual Contractor (IC) will support the implementation, automation, secure hosting, and optimization of core cloud systems and scalable technology environments to support strategic initiative delivery. Duties and responsibilities: The Cloud Systems and DevOps Analyst will perform the following tasks: - Cloud Infrastructure Implementation &amp; Administration: o Deploy, manage, and optimize enterprise-scale cloud resources within Microsoft Azure, ensuring optimal performance, governance, and resource utilization. o Administer hybrid virtualization architectures, transitioning existing virtual machines and workloads out of the on-premises Proxmox environment into designated Azure landing zones. o Maintain and configure base operating systems across enterprise Windows Server and Linux environments hosted in the cloud. - DevOps Platform Engineering &amp; Infrastructure as Code (IaC): o Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to support rapid, secure, and reliable software delivery cycles. o Author, review, and maintain infrastructure state using Infrastructure as Code tools, specifically Terraform, Bicep, and ARM Templates. o Develop automated operational scripts utilizing PowerShell to streamline recurring system administration and provisioning tasks. - Application Lifecycle &amp; Developer Collaboration: o Work closely with the development team to audit existing on-premises hosted applications and gather technical requirements for upcoming Azure cloud deployments. o Analyze the resource utilization and architectural dependencies of applications currently running on on-premises virtual machines to determine the optimal Azure cloud topology. o Evaluate and recommend whether applications should be migrated as traditional Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) virtual machines or refactored into cloud-native Azure resources (such as App Services, Azure SQL, or container instances) to maximize scalability and cost-efficiency. o Provide technical guidance to developers regarding cloud deployment pathways, access control configurations, and performance optimization on Azure. - Cloud Security, Identity, &amp; Monitoring: o Manage cloud governance, object lifecycles, and secure identity mapping through Azure Active Directory (Azure AD / Entra ID). o Configure comprehensive observability setups using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics to establish proactive system alerts, log analysis, and performance tracking. o Implement infrastructure hardening, security controls, and operational best practices across all deployed cloud frameworks.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Cloud Engineering, System Administration, or related technical fields is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in system administration, IT infrastructure operations, or cloud platforms architecture is required. Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying, administering, and monitoring production cloud environments using Microsoft Azure is required. Proven experience building automated CI/CD pipelines and developing infrastructure deployments utilizing Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates) is required. Proven experience collaborating directly with software development teams to extract application performance metrics, translate software requirements into infrastructure specifications, and plan application modernization strategies is required. Solid technical proficiency in scripting with PowerShell and configuring core infrastructure services, including Windows Server, Linux, and Azure Active Directory, is required. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required. Practical technical experience supporting or executing system migrations from on-premises hypervisors (specifically Proxmox VE or VMware) to public cloud environments (Microsoft Azure) is highly desirable. Official Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English is required and knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.<br> Additional Information<br>Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location.<br> No Fee<br>THE 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.<br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>• The report prepared should be in Arabic and in electronic format. • The report submitted should not be less than 30 pages. • A 2 to 4 pages executive summary of the report. The completed parts should be edited and saved in MS-Word (*.docx file) or an alternate compatible format. PDF format will not be accepted. It should include a table of contents to be automatically updated followed by a list of all tables and figures. The various parts should be submitted in electronic form and sent to the email address of the designated focal point. Attention is kindly drawn to the need to ensure that the final draft of the outputs be thoroughly reviewed prior to submission and to indicate the sources of tables and diagrams. References to reports and other substantive material should be clearly indicated within the text and noted at the end. It is also essential to send, with the completed output, photocopies or scans of at least the first page of books, reports and bulletins, used as reference material as well as copies of the pages quoted. The content of the generated document shall be the sole property of ESCWA. The consultant shall keep in mind that UN-ESCWA routinely checks all deliverables for plagiarism, using readily available electronic tools. All previously published content, even if written by the selected consultant, must be clearly referenced where required within the text and end-noted at the end of the study. The report submitted by the consultant must not contain quoted and/or previously published text equalling more than 20 per cent of the total number of pages. The consultant shall not publish or announce or reveal the content of the report, partly or entirely, on social media or any other public channel, without ESCWA and EQA permission. The content of the generated document shall be the sole property of ESCWA.<br> Work Location<br>Remote<br> Expected duration<br>16 weeks<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>GENERAL SCOPE From an automated government through e-Government to a smart and open government, technology and innovation have become vital tools for managing and conducting government business, serving its citizens, and achieving its development targets. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development states that good governance at all levels as well as transparent, effective and accountable institutions are necessary to build peaceful societies and achieve sustainable development. In this Agenda, specific measures are given to achieve such societies especially in Goal 16 “Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels”. Under this goal, the development of effective, accountable and transparent institutions (16.6), responsive, inclusive participatory and representative decision-making (16.7) and public access to information (16.10) are promoted as targets. To implement these targets, a partnership, between the Government, the private sector, civil society, other stakeholders (such as the public, and regional, sub-regional and international institutions) and citizens, is envisioned. Better governance and better public institutions are essential elements in achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Technology and innovation provide governments with options to achieve the individual targets set out in Goal 16. Innovation in the public sector provides new processes, products and services that can either be new technologies or be supported by technologies that promotes access to information, inclusiveness, citizen participation, accountability, transparency and responsiveness. When the government adopts news technologies and openness as part of its paradigm, the possibility of collaboration, shared responsibility and co-decision-making, strengthens the government and empowers its citizens. The United Nations is involved in enhancing the use of emerging technologies for sustainable development. In September 2024 during the Summit of the Future, world leaders adopted the Pact for the Future and its annexes: the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and Declaration on Future Generations. The GDC mandates UN Regional Commissions to provide support to Member States to advance digital transformation. Recently, many Arab countries started developing/updating their national plans and strategies to reflect the aspects of digital government transformation. The Environment Quality Authority (EQA) in Palestine requested the technical assistance of ESCWA to develop their digital transformation strategy. The objective of this consultancy is to provide an advisory service to assist ESCWA team in suggesting the digital strategy to the Authority. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The consultant shall propose to the designated ESCWA focal point a detailed version of the digital transformation strategy. To produce the draft strategy, the consultant is requested to conduct, among others, the main following tasks: 1. Review the national digital documents and the existing policies and strategies in Palestine related to digital transformation, innovation, digital technologies, and other related national development plans; 2. Review best regional and international best practices related to Digital Transformation Strategies and policies (at least 2 selected regional and 2 international cases); 3. Identify main national stakeholders, hold, in coordination with EQA, interviews and meetings with the main national stakeholders and realising minutes of each meeting/interview summarizing the discussed points, their remarks, observations and proposals; 4. Contribute to sectoral workshops to discuss needs and priorities, if needed; 5. Assessment of EQA available capabilities, including current IT infrastructure, equipment, services and platforms; 6. Hold meetings with EQA departments to better understand EQA current digital status. This may include existing work procedures, process workflows, forms and interconnections between procedures, key business processes across departments and EQA offices in governorates and the HQ in Ramallah, Data centre project, EQA website, the need for AI systems if any. 7. Prepare the needed digital transformation strategy based on international and regional best practices, gap analysis, national needs (SWOT analysis) and technical analysis; 8. Present the draft report in a national workshop or meeting (physically or remotely) and capture the main comments and findings of the discussions; 9. Update the draft proposal according to all received feedback and comments during the reviewing process by ESCWA and EQA. The final draft report includes the above-mentioned assessment, SWOT, the suggested strategy with timeframe of implementation of identified initiatives. ESCWA promotes gender equality and integration of youth through its publications and therefore the consultant should pay attention, with the help of ESCWA staff, to gender considerations and youth dimension throughout the research work to ensure that the report gives equal attention to the needs of both men and women, as well as girls and boys. Writing should use gender-sensitive language<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A Master's degree in ICT, technology, engineering, computer science or a related field is required. A Ph.D. degree is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. At least 7 years of professional experience and research in the domain of digital technologies is required. Previous experience in management and planning is required. Previous experience in the delivery of research papers is desirable. Previous experience in the development of digital plans is desirable. Knowledge of the environmental issues in Palestine is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English is required. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.<br> Additional Information<br>Not available.<br> No Fee<br>THE 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.<br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>ULTIMATE RESULT OF SERVICE · The report prepared should be in Arabic in electronic format. · Minimum report submitted should not be less than 30 pages minimum. · The report must be supported by reliable figures and numbers. · A 2 to 4 pages executive summary of the report. · Final National Open-Source Software Policy, with annexes and an implementation roadmap. The completed parts should be edited and saved in MS-Word (*.docx file) or an alternate compatible format. PDF format will not be accepted. It should include a table of contents to be automatically updated followed by a list of all tables and figures. The various parts should be submitted in electronic form and sent to the email address of the designated focal point. Attention is kindly drawn to the need to ensure that the final draft of the outputs be thoroughly reviewed prior to submission and to indicate the sources of tables and diagrams. References to reports and other substantive material should be clearly indicated within the text and noted at the end. It is also essential to send, with the completed output, photocopies or scans of at least the first page of books, reports and bulletins, used as reference material as well as copies of the pages quoted. The content of the generated document shall be the sole property of ESCWA. The content cannot and must not be presented, discussed or published by the consultant without the express authorization of ESCWA and MoTDE. The consultant shall keep in mind that UN-ESCWA routinely checks all deliverables for plagiarism, using readily available electronic tools. All previously published content, even if written by the selected consultant, must be clearly referenced where required within the text and end-noted at the end of the study. The report submitted by the consultant must not contain quoted and/or previously published text equalling more than 20 per cent of the total number of pages. The consultant shall not publish or announce or reveal the content of the report, partly or entirely, on social media or any other public channel, without ESCWA and MoTDE permission.<br> Work Location<br>Remote<br> Expected duration<br>16 weeks<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>I. GENERAL SCOPE Open-source software policies provide a strategic framework governing how public institutions assess, procure, use, develop, reuse and share software whose source code can be inspected, modified and redistributed under an appropriate open licence. Their importance for sustainable development extends well beyond the possibility of avoiding licence fees. When properly implemented, such policies can reduce the duplication of public investments, facilitate interoperability among government systems, increase transparency and auditability, enable solutions to be adapted to local languages and needs, and reduce excessive dependence on individual technology suppliers. They can also allow governments, universities, local companies and civil society organizations to collaborate on shared digital solutions, thereby strengthening national technological capabilities, creating opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises and supporting local digital employment. Open-source software solutions are particularly relevant to lower- and middle-income and crisis-affected countries because they can be reused and adapted rather than developed repeatedly from the beginning. The United Nations recognizes open-source software as an important category of digital public goods and calls for greater investment in such goods to advance the Sustainable Development Goals1. In this sense, open-source policies can contribute directly to SDG 9 on innovation and resilient infrastructure, SDG 16 on effective, accountable and inclusive institutions, and SDG 17 on partnerships, while also supporting digital services in health, education, social protection, agriculture and local government. Nevertheless, open-source adoption should not be treated as an automatic or purely cost-saving choice. Effective policies should address total cost of ownership, cybersecurity, software maintenance, licensing compliance, accessibility, data protection, documentation, technical support and long-term community governance. Several governments have institutionalized these principles. The European Commission’s Open Source Software Strategy promotes a “Think Open” approach through which European institutions are encouraged to use, share and contribute to open-source solutions, increase software reuse and strengthen technological control and collaboration across administrations. France has established a dedicated government open-source function, the code.gouv.fr platform and the Socle Interministériel de Logiciels Libres, a reference catalogue of open-source software recommended for use across the public administration. Within the Arab region, Saudi Arabia’s Digital Government Authority published a Free and Open-Source Government Software Strategy and an implementation guideline aimed at improving technology leadership, increasing efficiency in government IT spending, encouraging software and source-code reuse, and supporting the growth of the national digital economy. Egypt has also, since several years, adopted a national strategy supporting free and open-source software, while the Software Engineering Competence Center under the Information Technology Industry Development Agency serves as the government’s focal point for this field. For Palestine, an open-source software policy could become an important instrument for building affordable, resilient and nationally sustainable digital government. In a context of severe fiscal constraints and service-delivery arrangements, the systematic reuse of secure and proven software components could help reduce repeated development and licensing expenditure, while improving interoperability among ministries, municipalities and public institutions. Furthermore, requiring donor-funded digital projects to use open standards, provide adequate documentation and consider publication under suitable open-source licences could improve national ownership and prevent isolated systems from being abandoned after project financing ends. These benefits would require a phased implementation model based on an inventory of existing systems, open and interoperable technical standards, procurement rules that evaluate open-source and proprietary options fairly, security and privacy assessments, capacity-building programmes, and a central open-source programme office or coordination unit responsible for governance, licensing, reuse and sustainable maintenance. The United Nations is involved in enhancing the use of emerging technologies for sustainable development. In September 2024 during the Summit of the Future, world leaders adopted the Pact for the Future and its annexes: the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and Declaration on Future Generations. The GDC4 mandates UN Regional Commissions to provide support to Member States to advance digital transformation. Most recently, the Ministry of Telecoms and Digital Economy (MoTDE) in Palestine requested UN-ESCWA’s assistance to develop the national policy for open source software. The provision of this advisory service is the subject of these terms of reference. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The consultant shall propose to the designated ESCWA focal point a detailed version of the report outline. The proposed report should include the following sections: (1) Review best regional and international practices on Open-Source software policies, strategies and frameworks (at least 2 international and 2 regional practices); (2) Analyse the different existing policies and frameworks related to digital technologies in Palestine; (3) Review and further develop the draft National Open-Source Software Policy, including its technical annexes on Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and Cloud Computing, ensuring consistency between the main policy and its annexes and alignment with relevant national, regional and international good practices (4) Conduct interviews with the various stakeholders and summarize their remarks and observations, including representatives of public and private sectors to better capture the needs of all segments of society; (5) Suggest a draft policy based on international and regional practices, the background doc and the conducted interviews/meetings; (6) Present the draft policy in a consultative workshop/meeting. (7) Update the policy based on received comments from ESCWA, MoTDE and other stakeholders participating in the workshop. ESCWA promotes gender equality and integration of youth through its publications and therefore the consultant should pay attention, with the help of ESCWA staff, to gender considerations and youth dimension throughout the research work and thereby ensure that the narrative language should be gender sensitive.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>An advanced university degree in digital technologies, software engineering or a related field is required; a Ph.D. is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. At least 10 years of professional experience and research in digital technologies/software engineering is required Demonstrated professional experience in open-source governance and licensing, digital-government architecture, API governance and interoperability, cloud governance and procurement, cybersecurity and data protection is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position,- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English is required. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.<br> Additional Information<br>Not available.<br> No Fee<br>THE 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.<br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs: • Inception note and detailed workplan for version 1 of ADA 2.0 development; • Review and provide feedback on the progressively evolving editions of the ADDR as regional baselines; • Successive Iterations/Drafts of version 1 of ADA 2.0, including the Provisional Progress Report and the Provisional Proposed Architecture to member countries. • Executive summary in English; • PowerPoint presentations and briefing materials; • Consolidated bibliography and references database. The completed document shall: • Be submitted in editable MS Word format (*.docx); • Include automatically generated table of contents, list of tables, and figures; • Be thoroughly proofread and referenced; • Respect ESCWA publication and anti-plagiarism requirements. The content of all outputs shall remain the sole property of ESCWA.<br> Work Location<br>Remote<br> Expected duration<br>6 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>Background The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) launched the Advancing Digital Cooperation and Development – Arab States Action Programme (ADCD-ASAP) in 2020 to support Arab countries in harnessing digital technologies for sustainable development and accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The programme aims, among others, to strengthen regional and national digital policy frameworks, promote digital cooperation, and support evidence-based digital development strategies across the Arab region. Within this framework, and under the auspices of the Arab Telecom and Information Technology Council of Ministers (ATICM), and its resolution in December 2020, ESCWA and the League of Arab States (LAS) jointly established a joint project to Develop, Deploy and Constantly Upgrade the Arab ICT Strategy for the region, in the form of an Arab Digital Agenda as strategic living instrument for 10 years. The ADA is not an outcome, it is a journey of constant growth that is meant to cope with any future developments in the technology and related policies; to induce action at different fronts in all facets of technology, through it mechanism and through partnerships with UN bodies and Arab bodies; and to advance progress at member states level that can be measured and monitored. Accordingly, ESCWA and LAS worked with Member States, to co-develop, the Arab Digital Agenda/ICT Strategy (ADA 1.0 / ADAICTS), which serves as a regional strategic vision, compass and action-framework guiding Arab digital development efforts and supporting national digital development agendas, in all digital development areas. The process of co-developing by ESCWA and Member States of the first edition of the ADA took place during 2021-2022, through successive iterations and engagements, with Member States (through the ADA’s Core Research and Technical Cooperation Mechanism (CRTCM), the ADA’s Joint Technical Committee (JTC), the LAS Arab Working Group on Arab ICT Strategy, the LAS Arab Permanent Committee on ICTs, the LAS Arab Executive Bureau all the way up to the Council of Minsters; leading to the adoption of the final version of the 1st edition of the Arab Digital Agenda 2023-2033, by the ATICM on 23 January 2023 and by Arab ECOSOC in 9 February 2023, and by heads of States in 19 May 2023; with the promise of supporting its deployment and the expectation of constant update of the agenda and constant monitoring of member states progress in achieving its goals and targets using the agreed-upon instruments. The first milestone for all of the above will be towards the end of 2027. Overall Timeframes, Milestone and Nature of ADA 2.0 Building on the above, and under the umbrella of the ATICM, ESCWA and LAS are launching the process of co-developing with Member States the Second Edition of the Arab Digital Agenda (ADA 2.0); which is planned to be co-produced during the period of 2026-2027, with a target goal of adopting the second edition of the Arab Digital Agenda in its final form during the ATICM meeting of December 2027/January 2028. Accordingly, and based on the established work modalities, the first version of ADA 2.0 will need to be presented to the ATICM meeting scheduled for December 2026/January 2027. Towards this end, ESCWA is managing, during the second half of 2026, the first phase of ADA 2.0 sub-project to prepare for submitting the first version of the ADA2.0 to the respective LAS Arab Working Group on Arab ICT Strategy that is scheduled to be convened during November/December 2026, and subsequently to the LAS Arab Permanent Committee on ICTs, the LAS Arab Executive Bureau all the way up to the Council of Ministers during December 2026/January 2027. The envisaged ADA2.0 - as a comprehensive regional strategic framework and policy blueprint for digital development in the Arab region over the coming decade, aligned with international and regional digital cooperation priorities - is scheduled for the end of 2027 is planned to have two perspectives: 1-First, looking backward As part of its monitoring role, ADA2.0 will result a report on the progress of member countries in achieving the goals and targets of the ADA during the period between December 2022 and December 2027, namely the “Provisional Progress Report”,, marking the progress in the elapsing five years on the basic scope of ADA1.0, and will be finalized by the end of December 2027. As such, the work during 2026 along this perspective is specifically planned to result in a provisional version of this progress report (in four years only). During 2027, it will be updated in terms of value to reflect the five years; and more importantly, it will also be radically expanded in terms of scope during 2027, as per the second perspective below, producing the first baseline for the expanded scope. Hence, work on this perspective during the second half of 2026 is expected to produce around one third of the final report planned for end of 2027. The rest will be during 2027 benefiting from feedback from the Ministerial Council meeting of December 2026/January 2027. The work on this perspective will be supported by the ongoing third round of the National Digital Development Reviews (NDDRs 3.0), which will be reflected in the the Arab Digital Development Report (ADDR 3.0) that will accompany the ADA2.0 as it accompaniment flagship by the end of 2027. 2-Second, looking forward As part of its future orientation, strategizing and constant update role, ADA2.0 will: a. adapt to be in synch with the latest global mandates inscribed in the latest UNGA Resolution 80/173 of December 2025, and the preceding Global Digital Compact 2024. b. introduce an updated architecture for the basic scope of ADA 1.0 - defined by the 85 Goals, the 69 Targets and the 85 indicators (defined in the first edition of the ADA) c. expand the scope of the original ADA framework to address frontier, emerging and strategic policy areas shaping digital development globally and regionally. ADA2.0 will specifically witness an expanded scope that contains new thematic dimensions and indicators related to: • Artificial Intelligence (AI); • Emerging technologies; • Peaceful uses of outer space and geospatial technologies; • Environmental sustainability and green digital transformation; • Digital postal services and postal sector transformation. d. introduce a new architecture defining the goals and targets of the expanded scope in terms of additional Goals, Targets and indicators (in addition to the existing basic scope defined by the existing five-cluster ESCWA conceptual framework for digital development, which stands as the DNA of the whole process). These updates and expansions are based on the updated Guiding Manuals (GM 2.5)/(GM 3.0), as the common methodological framework underpinning the NDDRs, ADDR and ADA processes; and the Digital Development- Measurement and Monitoring Model (DD-MMM 1.5)/(DD-MMM 2.0), as the common framework for measurement, monitoring and assessment of digital development progress. The associated ESCWA newly produced addendums, developed by ESCWA in consultation with member countries and regional stakeholders during 2025-2026, are currently guiding the process of digital development reviews at national and regional levels during 2026-2027 and are considered an integral part of the envisaged ADA2.0. Hence, the work during 2026 along this perspective is specifically planned to result in a provisional version of the proposed new architecture to member countries, namely the “Provisional Proposed Architecture”, regarding the following aspects that will need to be worked on during 2027:  the new architecture of the expanded scope and the newly introduced addendums, in terms of Goals, Targets and Indicators;  the positioning of the new architecture of the addendums, vis-à-vis the existing architecture of the basic scope.  the sustainability of the Digital Development indicators observatories at the national level.  the periodicity of the next milestones for monitoring progress.  advancing partnerships and alliances between ADA and the partners of various thematic subprogrammes. Hence, work on this perspective during the second half of 2026 is expected to produce around one third of the final version of ADA 2.0 planned for end of 2027. The rest will be during 2027 benefiting from feedback from the Ministerial Council meeting of December 2026/January 2027. Purpose and Objectives of this assignment In summary, the consultancy subject to this assignment aims to support ESCWA and LAS in producing the first version of ADA 2.0, within the following contexts: • The NDDRs 3.0, ADDR 3.0 and ADA 2.0 processes constitute three interlinked components of a single regional policy cycle. o NDDRs 3.0 provides the national evidence base, o ADDR 3.0 provides the regional analytical synthesis, and o ADA 2.0 translates these findings into a regional strategic framework and implementation roadmap for digital development and digital cooperation in the Arab region. • This process is further anchored in United Nations General Assembly resolution 80/173 on the WSIS+20 review, which reaffirms the role of the United Nations regional commissions as regional mechanisms for implementation and follow-up of WSIS outcomes and calls for scaling up policy guidance, technical assistance, capacity-building and partnerships in support of digital development. • ADA 2.0 constitutes the regional strategic policy framework through which Arab countries will operationalize regional commitments related to WSIS+20, the Global Digital Compact, the Pact for the Future, Arab Vision 2045 and the Arab Digital Agenda 2023–2033, while contributing to the implementation of Arab Vision 2045 through digital development, digital cooperation and digital transformation pathways. The main objective of this consultancy is to support ESCWA and LAS in the preparation, drafting, and refinement of the first version of ADA 2.0, building on: • ADA 1.0 outcomes and lessons learned; • Findings emerging from NDDRs 3.0 and ADDR 3.0; • Capacity Building programme for National Focal Points intended for July 2026 • The additional five addendums of the expanded scope of the Conceptual Model • The updated Guiding Manual (GM 2.5 / GM 3.0), as the common methodological framework underpinning the NDDRs, ADDR and ADA processes; and the Digital Development - Measurement and Monitoring Model (DD-MMM 1.5 / 2.0), as the common framework for measurement, monitoring and assessment of digital development progress; and their associated addendums; • Contributions from Arab countries, regional organizations, UN agencies, and technical experts. The consultant shall contribute to the development of successive iterations of version 1 of ADA 2.0, including its strategic framework, implementation approach, monitoring framework, and regional cooperation dimensions, with explicit attention to digital cooperation, digital governance, digital diplomacy, the formulation of regional positions in global digital processes, and multistakeholder engagement modalities. Duties and Responsibilities Under overall guidance and supervision of Chief of ESCWA ICT Policies Section, and Programme Lead of the ADA, and in close collaboration with the Programme Management Officer and ESCWA substantive focal point for this consultancy, the consultant will conduct the following tasks: Strategic and Substantive Work a) Review ADA 1.0, related ESCWA/LAS documentation, NDDRs 3.0 findings, ADDR 3.0 preliminary outputs, and relevant international and regional digital policy frameworks, including WSIS+20, the Global Digital Compact, the Pact for the Future, United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/80/173, Arab Vision 2045 and the Arab Digital Agenda 2023–2033. b) Review the updated Guiding Manual (GM 2.5 / GM 3.0), as the common methodological framework underpinning the NDDRs, ADDR and ADA processes; and the Digital Development- Measurement and Monitoring Model (DD-MMM 1.5 / 2.0), as the common framework for measurement, monitoring and assessment of digital development progress; and the related addendums. c) Support the development of baselines, comparative analysis, and synthesis of findings emerging from NDDRs 3.0 and ADDR 3.0 during the early phases of the assignment, to inform the strategic priorities, indicators, implementation approach, and monitoring framework of ADA 2.0. d) Coordinate and undertake the substantive formulation and structuring of version 1 of ADA 2.0, including the development and refinement of its successive iterations, strategic priorities, objectives, and implementation components. e) Integrate and mainstream emerging and cross-sectoral priorities within version 1 of ADA 2.0 to ensure its relevance and responsiveness to evolving regional and global digital development trends, including those related to the addendums: • Artificial Intelligence; • Emerging technologies; • Peaceful use of outer space and geospatial technologies; • Environmental sustainability and green digital transformation; • Role of postal sector in digital development/Digital postal services. f) Ensure alignment between version 1 of ADA 2.0, NDDRs 3.0, and ADDR 3.0 findings, and the progressively evolving regional baselines, including corresponding goals, targets, indicators, and actions. g) Contribute to the refinement of strategic priorities, implementation pillars, action plans, indicators, monitoring frameworks, and regional cooperation mechanisms. h) Ensure that ADA 2.0 monitoring framework builds upon the Digital Development - Measurement and Monitoring Model (DD-MMM 2.0), including baselines values, indicators definitions, measurement approaches and reporting modalities while maintaining consistency with relevant NDDRs 3.0 and ADDR 3.0 indicators and findings. i) Review and update strategic content related to digital governance, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financing mechanisms, institutional coordination, digital cooperation and digital diplomacy. Research j) Undertake desk research, policy analysis, benchmarking exercises, and literature reviews related to regional and international digital agendas and technology governance. k) Maintain a comprehensive bibliography and reference database. l) Coordinate closely with the ESCWA consultant and the team working on the development of the ADDR3.0 and GM3.0 to ensure alignment and consistency of findings, indicators, baselines and regional digital development narratives, as well as with designated national consultants, national focal points, LAS Arab Working Groups, and relevant regional mechanisms, including the Digital Cooperation and Development Forum (DCDF), the Arab Internet Governance Forum (Arab IGF), the Arab High-Level Forum on WSIS and the 2030 Agenda (Arab WSIS Forum), as well as relevant regional and international organizations, as needed. m) Compile and harmonize contributions received from Arab countries and participating organizations. n) Participate in and contribute substantively to technical meetings, workshops, consultations, expert group meetings, policy deliberations and multi-stakeholder engagement processes related to version 1 of ADA 2.0. o) Support regional consultations, policy dialogue processes, expert meetings and consensus-building activities related to digital development, digital cooperation and emerging digital policy issues. p) Analyze and integrate outcomes emerging from relevant regional and global digital governance, digital cooperation, and digital development processes, including their implications for ADA 2.0 priorities, regional cooperation mechanisms, and implementation pathways. q) Support joint technical coordination among ADA 2.0, ADDR 3.0 and NDDRs 3.0 workstreams to align the emerging regional baseline with ADA goals, targets, indicators and actions. Drafting and Consultation Process r) Prepare and revise successive iterations of version 1 of ADA 2.0 based on ESCWA, LAS, and stakeholders feedback. s) Contribute to the development of presentation materials, executive summaries, and briefing notes. t) Ensure that version 1 of ADA 2.0 incorporates gender equality, youth empowerment, inclusion of persons with disabilities, and inclusive digital development principles in line with ESCWA publication standards. u) Ensure that all outputs are evidence-based, properly referenced, and aligned with ESCWA editorial and publication standards.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>Master's degree in ICT, digital development, public policy, international development, or related fields is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. At least 15 years of professional experience in ICT for development, digital transformation, digital policies and strategies, Internet governance, or related areas is required. Experience in digital governance, digital cooperation, Internet governance, AI governance and multilateral digital policy processes is required. Proven experience in drafting regional digital agendas, ICT strategies, or digital development reports is required. Extensive knowledge of digital development issues in the Arab region is required. Demonstrated experience working with international and regional organizations is required. Familiarity with ESCWA digital development work, including ADA, NDDRs, and ADDR processes, is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English is required. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.<br> Additional Information<br>Not available.<br> No Fee<br>THE 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.<br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Org. Setting and Reporting<br>UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The incumbent of this post reports to the Chief, Field Health Programme The incumbent of this post provides direct supervision to a number of professional and general services staff members.<br> Responsibilities<br>Advises and assists the Chief Field Health Programme in planning, programme development, management and supervision of all health programme activities, makes recommendations and proposals to improve the quality of health programme as well as organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Is responsible for coordination, integration and oversight of technical functions of Division Heads reporting to him/her and for the day-to-day administration of the Field Health Programme; provides technical guidance to ensure and supervises the effective implementation of the Technical Instructions; and finalizes all Health Programme reports. Is directly responsible for the implementation, supervision and evaluation of the Medical Care Services in the Field including general clinic services, medical and pharmacological supply operations, oral health services, laboratory services, hospital and other referral services; physical rehabilitation and radiology services as applicable; plans and directs in-service training for all health staff assigned to the Medical Care Services Division; ensure medical supply and equipment operations are properly managed at the health centres; Manages the budget preparation of the Field Health Programme; coordinates with HR for all related staffing issues including, but not limited to, finalization of staff medical boards before submitting to Chief Field Health Programme. Directs the implementation and management of all assigned projects in the HP through continuous and direct coordination with the Programme Support Office, Project Team, and other departments/offices as may be required. contributes to identifying areas of improvements for health projects through liaison with the Projects Office and other support. Maintains good working relations with concerned officials in governmental, non-governmental and subsidized or contracted health institutions for co-ordination of services and activities. Performs such other duties as may be assigned which includes acting for the Chief, Field Health Programme in the latter's absence.<br> Competencies<br>UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Persuading and Influencing Delivering Results Leading and Supervising Creating and Maintaining Impact and Partnership Planning and Organizing Relating and Networking Applying Technical Expertise Demonstrated ability to organize and implement training programmes and to develop staff, transfer knowledge and take initiative.<br> Education<br>Master’s degree in public health. A university degree from an accredited educational institution in medicine including an internship of at least twelve-month duration. A license to practice medicine in the country of duty station.<br> Job - Specific Qualification<br>Not available.<br> Work Experience<br>At least eight years of progressively responsible relevant professional working experience in a public health administration, is required of which at least three years should have been in a supervisory health position, is required. Applicants are required to mention if they have close relative(s) in UNRWA (mother, father, daughter, son, sister brother), please provide full name(s) and relationship. If applicable, please provide further details below. Applicants are required to mention if they are a Palestine refugee. If yes, please provide you Registration Card Number Candidates are required to make a declaration as to whether they have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, political organisations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact their neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performance of their duties for the UN / UNRWA. Any declaration will not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration for this post. Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A “yes” answer doesn’t necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English <b>and</b> Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).<br> .headtable { font-family: arial, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border: 1px solid gray; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; } .headTitle { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; /*color: rgb(65, 98, 145);*/ color:black; } .headtable tr td, .headtable tr th { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 6px; } .headtable th{ background-color: #F4F4F4; color: #002d62; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 12px; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable td { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background-color: white; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable th:last-child, .headtable td:last-child { border-right: none; } .headtable tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; } .rounded-table-wrapper { border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccc; overflow: hidden; } Required LanguagesLanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeaking<br><b>English</b>UN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level II<br><b>Arabic</b>UN Level IUN Level IUN Level IUN Level I<br> <br> Assessment<br>Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.<br> Special Notice<br>Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment for 1 year; including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need. Grade and Salary: HL10 the monthly salary will start from USD 2,934.27 (Monthly Salary 2,515.7 + Special Occupational Allowance 10% of basic salary amounting to USD 251.57 + Supplementary Allowance USD 167). The salary may be subject to a reduced work schedule. Other benefits: Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable). Additional benefits: 2 days of sick leave for each completed month of service; 14 weeks of Maternity Leave; 2 weeks paternity leave. The incumbent may be required to travel in the Agency's area of operations. This vacancy notice is open to Internal and External candidates. Only candidates residing in Lebanon, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender balance in its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Lebanon, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post in the future should suitable vacancies become available, Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 or LDC Bands E to H must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate. For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under "Category" RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade. Please find below the link to a video that guides applicants on how to apply to Job Openings that approach you for guidance: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MH-YA6Y8kxA1fgao5qyTV8VwNajgx4u/view Equivalency: Equivalency may apply for this post. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination. Desirable qualification: PhD in Public Health Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered. Additional information: Is required to travel frequently in the Field in the performance of the required duties. A driving license in the country of the duty station. . The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated whilst misconduct processes were pending. UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers, about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated whilst an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and such persons may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations. The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. We are pleased to announce that applications for internship/volunteer assignments are now open. We invite all interested individuals to submit their applications through the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXdiVz61BAUCSXAnx9Bn0y0erblqKBt7xia_YM3M167nIBGw/viewform?usp=sf_link. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/<br> United Nations Considerations<br>Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups. At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST (UNRWA) DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR REQUEST MONEY FROM CANDIDATES AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING, ONBOARDING). UNRWA DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br> </div>