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Location: Beirut <br> <br>We are looking for a Market Research & Consumer Insights Coordinator to coordinate market research activities, analyze consumer and market data, and deliver actionable insights that support business growth and strategic decision-making. <br> <br>Key Responsibilities <br>* Coordinate and support qualitative and quantitative market research projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external research agencies. <br>* Collect, analyze, and consolidate consumer, market, and business data to identify trends, generate insights, and prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations. <br>* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide data-driven recommendations while managing project timelines, documentation, and marketing budget tracking. <br> <br>Qualifications <br>* Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a related field. <br>* Minimum 2 years of experience in Market Research, Consumer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Business Analysis, Commercial Analysis, or a similar analytical role. <br>Required Skills <br>* Strong analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills. <br>* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. <br>* Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SPSS, or similar analytical tools is an advantage

Location: Beirut <br> <br>We are looking for a Market Research & Consumer Insights Coordinator to coordinate market research activities, analyze consumer and market data, and deliver actionable insights that support business growth and strategic decision-making. <br> <br>Key Responsibilities <br>* Coordinate and support qualitative and quantitative market research projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external research agencies. <br>* Collect, analyze, and consolidate consumer, market, and business data to identify trends, generate insights, and prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations. <br>* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide data-driven recommendations while managing project timelines, documentation, and marketing budget tracking. <br> <br>Qualifications <br>* Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a related field. <br>* Minimum 2 years of experience in Market Research, Consumer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Business Analysis, Commercial Analysis, or a similar analytical role. <br>Required Skills <br>* Strong analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills. <br>* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. <br>* Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SPSS, or similar analytical tools is an advantage

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span>Murex is a global fintech leader in trading, risk management and processing solutions for capital markets.</span></p><br><p><span>Operating from our 19 offices, 3 400 Murexians from over 65 different nationalities ensure the development, implementation and support of our platform which is used by banks, asset managers, corporations and utilities, across the world.&nbsp;</span></p><br><p><span>Join Murex and work on the challenges of an industry at the forefront of innovation and thrive in a people-centric environment. You’ll be part of one global team where you can learn fast and stay true to yourself.</span></p><br><p><span><span>We are looking for a </span></span><b><span>Business Domain Solution Architect</span></b><span><span>to lead the architecture of our </span></span><b><span>Operations Business Domain</span></b><span><span>, covering critical post-trade and operational functions including:</span></span></p><br><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Collateral Management</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Settlements</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Reconciliation</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>One Stop Processing (OSP)</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><p><span><span>This role combines the responsibilities of </span></span><b><span>Business Domain Architect</span></b><span><span>, </span></span><b><span>System Architect</span></b><span><span>, and </span></span><b><span>SBI Architect</span></b><span><span>, making it one of the most strategic architecture positions within the organization.</span></span></p><br><br><p><span><span>You will define the architectural vision for a major business domain, influence product strategy, shape large-scale platform evolution, and ensure successful delivery across multiple development organizations and agile trains</span><span>.</span></span></p><br><br><p><b><span>Your Mission</span></b></p><br><br><p><span><span>As the architectural leader for the Operations domain, you will ensure that business solutions evolve coherently with Murex's platform strategy while delivering measurable value to clients and market participants.</span></span></p><br><br><p><span><span>You will serve as the primary architecture partner for business domain management, product management, development teams, and platform architects, ensuring alignment between business objectives, software architecture, and execution strategy.&nbsp;</span></span></p><br><br><p><b><span>What You Will Do</span></b></p><br><br><p><b><span>Business Domain Architecture</span></b></p><br><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Own the target architecture and roadmap for the Operations domain.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive the evolution of business capabilities across collateral, settlement, reconciliation, and processing workflows.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Translate strategic business challenges into scalable platform solutions.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure architectural consistency across products, services, and software functions.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Define and maintain business solution blueprints and domain architecture documentation.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><p><b><span>SBI Architecture Leadership</span></b></p><br><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Define and communicate SBI-level architecture.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure epics, features, and implementation roadmaps align with business and platform architecture objectives.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive architectural trade-offs, investment decisions, sequencing, and dependency management.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Collaborate across domains and agile trains to ensure coherent delivery and long-term sustainability. (Derived from the SBI Architect responsibilities shown in the provided material.)</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><p><b><span>System Architecture</span></b></p><br><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Guide agile trains in delivering solutions aligned with architecture principles and standards.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure architecturally significant requirements are identified, documented, and addressed.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Manage technical debt and architectural runway investments.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Validate solution designs through architecture governance processes.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Mentor teams and raise architectural maturity across the organization.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><p><b><span>Architectural Governance</span></b></p><br><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead architecture reviews and decision-making processes.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Own Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and architecture governance practices.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Define and maintain standards, guidelines, design principles, and reference architectures.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Influence strategic technology choices and platform evolution</span><span>.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><p><b><span>What You Will Own</span></b></p><br><br><p><span><span>You will be accountable for key architecture artifacts including:</span></span></p><br><br><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Architecture vision and multi-year roadmap</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Domain blueprints and target-state architectures</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>High-level solution and integration diagrams</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Capability and non-functional architecture documentation</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Governance frameworks and architecture standards</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Executive architecture communications and strategy presentations</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><p><b><span>What We're Looking For</span></b></p><br><br><p><b><span>Required Experience</span></b></p><br><br><ul><li><p><span><span>12+ years of experience designing large-scale enterprise software platforms.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong software architecture expertise covering distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, event-driven systems, integration platforms, scalability, resilience, and security.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Proven experience leading architecture across multiple teams and products.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience influencing strategic technology decisions without direct authority.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong understanding of software delivery within agile organizations.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrated ability to mentor senior engineers and architects.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><p><b><span>Domain Expertise</span></b></p><br><br><p><span><span>We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:</span></span></p><br><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Capital Markets</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Securities Finance</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Collateral Management</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Post-Trade Processing</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Settlement &amp; Clearing</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Reconciliation Platforms</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Operations and Back Office Systems</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Risk, Regulatory and Financial Market Infrastructure solutions</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><p><b><span>Leadership Characteristics</span></b></p><br><br><p><span><span>You are:</span></span></p><br><br><ul><li><p><span><span>A strategic thinker capable of defining long-term architectural vision.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Comfortable making complex trade-offs involving business value, delivery cost, scalability, and risk.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Able to influence senior stakeholders across product, engineering, and business functions.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Passionate about architecture excellence, technical mentoring, and organizational transformation.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Equally comfortable discussing details with developers and strategy with executives.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><p><b><span>Why Join Us?</span></b></p><br><br><p><span><span>This role offers a unique opportunity to:</span></span></p><br><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Shape the future architecture of one of the industry's leading capital markets platforms.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive business and technology strategy for mission-critical post-trade functions.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Work with highly experienced architects, engineers, and domain experts.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Influence platform-wide architectural decisions with long-term impact.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Operate at the intersection of business innovation, software engineering, and enterprise architecture.</span></span></p><br></li></ul><br><p><span><span>If you are passionate about building the future of financial technology and want to drive architecture at scale, we'd love to hear from you.</span></span></p><br><br><br><br><br> </div>

<p>A leading Lebanese industrial company with an established international presence is looking for an experienced and results-driven General Manager to lead its business operations, drive sustainable growth, and strengthen its position in local and international markets.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop and execute the company s overall business strategy and growth plans.</li><li>Take full responsibility for P&amp;L, revenue growth, profitability, budgets, and financial performance.</li><li>Lead and oversee Sales, Operations, Production, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and After-Sales functions.</li><li>Develop and expand international markets through distributors, agents, strategic partners, and key accounts.</li><li>Drive business development and identify new market and revenue opportunities.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with major customers and international partners.</li><li>Monitor operational efficiency, production performance, quality, costs, and delivery.</li><li>Lead strategic initiatives related to product development, R&amp;D, automation, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Ensure effective project execution from customer order through installation, commissioning, and after-sales support.</li><li>Establish and monitor KPIs across departments and ensure accountability for results.</li><li>Lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing management team.</li><li>Ensure effective risk management, compliance, and implementation of company policies and procedures.</li><li>Represent the company with major customers, suppliers, partners, and other key stakeholders internationally.</li><li>Provide regular performance reports and strategic recommendations to the ownership/Board.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Management, or a related field.</li><li>12 15+ years of progressive professional experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management position such as General Manager, Business Unit Director, Country Manager, Commercial Director, or equivalent.</li><li>Proven experience in industrial manufacturing, machinery, automation, food-processing equipment, packaging machinery, or a related capital-equipment industry.</li><li>Strong track record in P&amp;L management, business growth, profitability, and strategic planning.</li><li>Solid experience in international B2B sales and business development.</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing international distributors, agents, key accounts, and strategic partnerships.</li><li>Strong understanding of manufacturing, operations, supply chain, engineering, and after-sales activities.</li><li>Excellent financial and commercial acumen.</li><li>Strong leadership and people-management skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and drive performance across different functions.</li><li>Strong negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.</li><li>Fluent English is mandatory; Arabic is required. French is considered an advantage.</li><li>MBA or Master s degree is a strong advantage.</li></ul>

<p>A consulting Company is looking for a driven Sales Consultant to help us connect with organizations seeking strategic transformation, governance, operational excellence, and executive advisory services.</p><p>This opportunity is ideal for professionals who think commercially, enjoy building executive relationships, and want to grow into a broader business development role as the firm scales.</p><p>As a Sales Consultant, you will identify qualified opportunities, build executive relationships, generate leads, and coordinate discovery conversations on behalf of the Founder &amp; Managing Director. This is not a transactional sales role we're looking for someone entrepreneurial, who can bring ideas, open doors, and grow into a business development capacity as the firm develops.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, Executive Relationship Management, or Lead Generation in consulting field</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>Strong commercial instincts and ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously</li><li>Experience using LinkedIn for executive outreach is highly desirable</li><li>High proficiency in using LinkedIn and Cold Email strategies for reaching C-suite executives.</li><li>Experience within consulting or corporate advisory environments is an advantage</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or a related field</li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Aspire Software is looking for a Business Development Representative to join our team in Lebanon.<br> Here is a little window into our company: Aspire Software operates and manages wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals.<br> By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.<br> About the job: You'll be at the forefront identifying, researching, and engaging target accounts through strategic prospecting and value-led outreach.<br> This is a high-impact individual contributor role where your success directly fuels company growth.<br> How You'll Be Set Up to Win Sales &amp; Marketing Alignment: Work closely with our Account Executives and Marketing Director who are committed to your success Empowered to Own It: You'll have autonomy to test approaches, refine messaging, and build your pipeline your way Ready-to-Convert Market: Target accounts already frustrated with incumbent providers and actively seeking better alternatives Resources &amp; Support: Full enablement, proven playbooks, and a leadership team invested in your development 2–5 years in Business Development or SDR within B2B SaaS, tech, or supply chain solutions Proven success in outbound lead generation and cold calling Proficient with sales tools (HubSpot, Clay, Apollo, Smartlead, Nooks, etc.<br>) Fluent in pipeline metrics: MQLs, SQLs, conversion rates, activity volumes Excellent at objection handling and qualifying prospects through strategic questioning Comfortable engaging senior decision-makers (Ops, IT, Procurement, Finance) Highly organised with strong written and verbal communication skills Hunter mentality: self-motivated, accountable, and driven by results Adaptable, coachable, and operates with urgency</span> </div>

Evo Wallet is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Commercial Manager to lead business growth initiatives, develop strategic partnerships, and drive revenue generation across our fintech services. <br>Key Responsibilities: <br> Develop and execute commercial strategies aligned with business objectives <br> Identify new business opportunities and strategic partnerships <br> Manage key client relationships and negotiate commercial agreements <br> Drive sales growth and achieve revenue targets <br> Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs <br> Collaborate with product, operations, and marketing teams to enhance service offerings <br> Prepare business forecasts, commercial reports, and performance analysis <br> Lead and mentor the commercial team to achieve business goals <br>Requirements: <br> Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Marketing, or a related field <br> Minimum 5 years of experience in Commercial Management, Business Development, Sales, or Relationship Management <br> Experience in FinTech, Banking, Payments, or Financial Services is highly preferred <br> Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills <br> Proven track record in achieving revenue growth and building strategic partnerships <br> Strong analytical and business planning capabilities <br> Fluency in English and Arabic <br> Interested candidates can send their CV to hrexecutive@xport.com <br>Join Evo Wallet and help shape the future of digital financial services. <br>#Hiring #CommercialManager #BusinessDevelopment #FintechJobs #DigitalPayments #LebanonJobs #EvoWallet

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><b>Job Summary:<br><br></b> <br>The General Manager is the highest-ranking operational authority within the club. This is not an operational execution role it is a strategic leadership role responsible for the overall performance, culture, growth, and profitability of the club.<br><br> <br>The General Manager leads a team of department heads and managers, owns the club's P&amp;L, drives the long-term vision of the business alongside ownership, and ensures that every function of the gym from member experience to financial performance operates at the standard FitLife demands.<br><br> <br>The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader who has built and led high-performing teams, managed a business unit's financial performance, and understands the full lifecycle of a service-driven fitness or hospitality operation. They bring authority, clarity, and commercial intelligence to every decision they make.<br><br> <br>I. Strategic Leadership &amp; Business Ownership<br><br> Act as the actual leader of the club, making decisions that align with the owner's vision and the business's short and long-term goals.<br><br> Own the club's financial performance including revenue, cost control, margin management, and profitability and report directly to ownership with full transparency.<br><br> Drive the club's strategic planning cycle: setting annual goals, defining quarterly priorities, identifying growth opportunities, and executing against a clear business roadmap.<br><br> Benchmark the club's performance against industry standards and competitors identifying market gaps, positioning opportunities, and service differentiators.<br><br> Lead the development and continuous improvement of all business systems, processes, and standards across every department.<br><br> Make high-stakes decisions with speed and confidence escalating to ownership only when truly necessary, and presenting problems alongside proposed solutions.<br><br> <br>II. People Leadership &amp; Organizational Development<br><br> Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of department managers and senior staff.<br><br> Build a management team capable of operating autonomously and at a high standard; develop successors and internal talent systematically.<br><br> Set the cultural tone of the organization establishing expectations around accountability, performance, professionalism, and member-centricity that cascade through every level of the team.<br><br> Drive the club's recruitment strategy at the management level, ensuring the right people are in the right roles at all times.<br><br> Oversee performance management across all departments ensuring evaluations, feedback cycles, and development plans are executed consistently and fairly.<br><br> Identify structural weaknesses in the organization and proactively redesign roles, responsibilities, or team structures to address them.<br><br> <br>III. Financial Performance &amp; P&amp;L Ownership<br><br> Own the club's full P&amp;L understanding the drivers of revenue and cost across all departments and taking accountability for financial results.<br><br> Set, monitor, and act on financial KPIs including membership revenue, PT revenue, cafeteria performance, cost per acquisition, retention rates, and EBITDA contribution.<br><br> Approve budgets, significant expenditures, and investment decisions ensuring every major spend is justified by a clear business case.<br><br> Partner with the Bookkeeper and Operations Manager to maintain financial accuracy, clean records, and timely reporting.<br><br> Identify revenue growth opportunities across existing and new service lines packages, partnerships, corporate memberships, events, and ancillary revenue.<br><br> Proactively manage cost without compromising quality finding efficiencies across staffing, procurement, and operations.<br><br> <br>IV. Membership Growth &amp; Commercial Strategy<br><br> Own the club's membership growth strategy setting acquisition targets, defining the sales approach, and ensuring the sales team executes against a clear commercial plan.<br><br> Monitor and act on conversion rates, churn, lifetime value, and engagement metrics to continuously improve the membership lifecycle.<br><br> Design and oversee retention strategies that build long-term member loyalty going beyond reactive complaint handling to proactive engagement.<br><br> Oversee the positioning and packaging of all services (PT, classes, wellness, cafeteria) to maximize both member value and commercial return.<br><br> Stay closely connected to the member experience using data, feedback, and direct insight to identify what drives satisfaction, loyalty, and referral.<br><br> <br>V. Operational Excellence &amp; Standards<br><br> Set the operational standards for every department and hold department heads accountable for maintaining them.<br><br> Establish and enforce non-negotiable standards across member experience, facility condition, health and safety, and team conduct.<br><br> Review operational performance reports, KPI dashboards, and system data regularly identifying trends, anomalies, and areas requiring intervention.<br><br> Ensure all compliance obligations are met including operational licenses, in</div></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Job Purpose <span>Responsible for developing and executing marketing, PR, and education plans aligned with brand strategy.<br>Responsible for supporting sales through marketing tools, training, and performance insights.<br>Responsible for managing digital presence, social media content, and influencer collaborations.<br>Perform duties in accordance with Malia Group Policies and Procedures.</span> <br><br> Duties And Responsibilities On Marketing Planning &amp; Execution<br>• Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitor activities to identify areas of opportunity or concern.<br>• Develop and implement the annual marketing, PR, and education plans in coordination with the Educator and in alignment with the principal’s brand strategy.<br>• Coordinate with principals to secure all assets, tools, and guidelines needed for brand launches and marketing campaigns.<br>• Ensure the timely and impactful execution of new product launches, while maintaining proper pricing, positioning, and brand messaging.<br>• Conduct regular market visits to monitor marketing initiative implementation, ensuring compliance with brand guidelines.<br>• Create, maintain, and update marketing tools, including sales kits, brand presentations, and conceptual selling materials in collaboration with principals.<br>• Support the sales team by delivering product and brand training in coordination with Educator and ensure alignment of campaign objectives and key messages.<br>• Collaborate with the sales team to help achieve weighted distribution targets and to identify and pursue high-potential accounts.<br>• Plan, organize, and execute marketing and educational events for salon professionals, ensuring brand alignment, proper setup, material availability, and post-event follow-up.<br>• Drive brand visibility at point-of-sale locations by maximizing the use of POS tools and merchandising displays.<br>• Identify branding opportunities in salons and suggest creative solutions to enhance in-store presence and consumer engagement.<br>• Ensure adherence to the principal’s visual and communication guidelines in all activations, events, and materials.<br>On Sales Enablement &amp; Target Support<br>• Align with the Business Unit Manager on sales targets and identify marketing-driven initiatives to boost performance.<br>• Monitor stock levels and suggest proactive measures to maintain product availability in alignment with forecasted campaigns.<br>• Track competitor launches, salon activations, and market positioning, and propose data-driven actions to maintain a competitive edge.<br>• Conduct regular pricing benchmarks and support in developing strategic pricing that strengthens brand value while maintaining market competitiveness.<br>• Coordinate with the procurement department to source, produce, and manage visibility materials within allocated budgets.<br>On Social Media &amp; Digital Marketing<br>• Develop and maintain a structured content calendar aligned with the overall marketing strategy, promotional plan, and education activities.<br>• Create and manage partnerships with influencers, particularly key hairdressers and salon owners, by identifying profiles, negotiating collaborations, and overseeing content delivery.<br>• Monitor online engagement, sentiment, and brand performance across digital platforms and prepare monthly performance reports with actionable insights.<br>• Identify digital trends and opportunities to increase brand visibility and engagement among target audiences.<br>On Reporting &amp; Analysis<br>• Prepare and submit monthly reports covering sales evolution vs. targets by product/category, with performance analysis and actionable recommendations.<br>• Compile and present monthly distribution reports highlighting achievements, gaps, and follow-up action plans.<br>• Track ROI of key initiatives and provide insights on areas of improvement and future opportunities.<br><br> <br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>The consultant will deliver 3 key outputs in a timely manner: • Deliverable 1: By 10 September 2026, completion of the conceptual and analytical framework on regional connectivity and prosperity including detail theoretical foundations, methodological validation of the index, its components, and indicators framework (part 1). • Deliverable 2: By 30 October 2026, completion of the full draft with part 2 including the results of the index and the component indices, policy implications and recommendations. • Deliverable 3: By 30 November 2026, finalization of the full paper by refining results, taking into account review comments, and including complete methodological documentation.<br> Work Location<br>Remote<br> Expected duration<br>6 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>Background Strengthening regional connectivity is increasingly being discussed among policy makers as a strategic pathway for enhancing resilience, accelerating economic integration and unlocking the development potential of the Arab region. The level of regional connectivity depends not only on infrastructure and cross-border flows, but also on the region's strategic assets, investment and financing ecosystems, and institutional readiness. The Arab region possesses substantial strategic assets , including natural (i.e., oil and gas reserves), physical (i.e., ports and maritime infrastructure), human (i.e., population and skill), financial (i.e., SWFs and capital markets), technological (i.e., AI and digital) and cultural (i.e., shared language, heritage sites). Yet these assets have not always translated into stronger regional connectivity. Understanding the factors that enable or constrain this transformation is therefore essential for designing effective regional policies and investment strategies. Although several international indices measure specific dimensions of connectivity—such as logistics, maritime transport, innovation or digital readiness—none provides an integrated assessment of regional connectivity by linking connectivity outcomes with the strategic assets, investment ecosystems and institutional conditions that underpin them. Nor do they examine how these factors collectively contribute to long-term regional prosperity. To address this gap, ESCWA proposes the Arab Regional Connectivity and Prosperity Framework (ARCPF). The Framework provides an integrated analytical approach for assessing regional connectivity and its key enablers and constraints to unlock the Arab region's prosperity potential. It examines how strategic regional assets, investment and financing ecosystems, and institutional readiness collectively shape regional connectivity, and how stronger connectivity contributes to greater resilience, deeper regional integration, and higher shared prosperity. Duties and Responsibilities The consultancy is related to producing a comprehensive technical paper on the theme of regional connectivity and prosperity with two parts: (a) a conceptual framework with theoretical foundations, methodological validation of the index, its components, and indicators framework; (b) the empirical analysis for the region with reference to other global regions, based on the results of the index and the component indices, policy implications and recommendations. Under the overall guidance of ESCWA, the consultant will undertake the following tasks: • Develop and refine the conceptual framework for the Regional Connectivity and Prosperity Index, building on ESCWA's initial proposal and strengthening it through international literature, economic theory, empirical evidence and international best practice. The framework should clearly define the terminologies, the component indices and their linkages, and realistic data availability for a robust basis for the index. • Design an internationally credible methodological framework including indicator selection, normalization, weighting, aggregation, sensitivity analysis and validation approaches. Provide the documentation to ensure transparency, reproducibility and future updating of the framework. • Develop and empirically validate an analytical model that examines the relationships between regional connectivity, strategic assets (including culture), investments, institutional readiness, and prosperity. Assess the relative contribution of each component within and across the components, identify major connectivity gaps, and analyse trends over time to support evidence-based policy recommendations. • Analyze and interpret the regional results by referencing them against other global regions, derive findings and policy implications for strengthening connectivity and prosperity in the Arab region context. • Assess the availability, quality, comparability and limitations of the underlying datasets, identify data gaps and propose practical approaches for addressing missing or inconsistent data. • Provide continuous technical guidance to the ESCWA team throughout the development process, including methodological choices, data compilation, validation, analytical interpretation and presentation of findings. • Participate in expert consultations and focus group discussions, respond to technical comments, incorporate relevant feedback from ESCWA and external experts, and document major methodological decisions made throughout the review process.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A PhD in economics or related field is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 15 years of professional work experience in the field of research on regional development issues is required. Publication in reputed peer reviewed journals in this field is required. Undertaking high-level initiatives from international organizations is desirable. Demonstration of quantitative analysis and interpretation is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of UNESCWA. For this position, Fluency in 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>