Economic Analyst Jobs - Mount Lebanon Lebanon

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) analysis of climate finance data flows supports its collaboration with the Government of Sweden on Climate Resilience through Regional Cooperation for Inclusive Sustainable Development. This work is conducted under the umbrella of the Arab Centre for Climate Change Policies, which is situated in the Climate Change and Natural Resource Sustainability Cluster at ESCWA and has a dedicated work pillar related to climate finance.</p><p>The data analyst would provide updated data sets regarding climate finance flows to Arab States at the regional and country level, with three sector specific datasets provided with associated visualizations.</p><p>Under the direct supervision of the Cluster Lead for Climate Change and Natural Resources Sustainability, the consultant would:</p><ul><li>Deliver datasets and analysis of aggregated international climate finance flows to Arab Region and each Arab State (1 data file) and for the water, energy and food sectors (3 data files) for various indicators based on the existing classification systems applied by ESCWA.</li><li>Develop visualization for each indicator and at least three key messages describing the findings for each indicator.</li><li>Prepare comparative analysis between international climate finance flows to the Arab Region with three other financial datasets (1 data file).</li><li>Submit the five dataset files to ESCWA for review and incorporate comments received.</li><li>Prepare five PowerPoint slide decks that present the finalized visualizations and key messages, based on the five data files.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph">A master s degree in statistics, mathematics or related field is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of relevant work experiences may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Note: All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of five years of experience working on data analytics related to climate change, natural resources management, environment or related fields is required. Demonstrated professional experience working on climate finance datasets is required. Professional proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. 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 and Arabic is required. Note: Fluency equals a rating of fluent in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand).</p></section>

<p>&nbsp;Deliverable 2: By 30 October 2026 -- completion of the first full draft of the paper, including the conceptual analysis, quantitative and empirical results, assessment of key constraints, policy implications and preliminary recommendations. Deliverable 3: By 30 November 2026 -- finalization of the full paper by refining results, taking into account review comments, and including complete data and methodological documentation. Work Location Remote Expected duration 4 months Duties and Responsibilities Background International migration has long played an important role in the economic and social development of the Arab region. The cross-border movement of people facilitates the circulation of labour, skills, knowledge, capital and ideas and can influence labour-market outcomes, investment, economic diversification, innovation and incomes. These effects extend across both origin and destination countries through employment, remittances, investment, entrepreneurship, diaspora networks, return migration and knowledge transfer. At the same time, patterns of international migration are evolving in response to climate change, conflict, economic crises and changing labour-market needs. Differences in labour-market institutions, migration policies, skills recognition, social protection and governance also affect the economic and social outcomes associated with migration. Understanding these changing patterns and their implications is important for developing policies that can better harness human mobility for economic transformation, resilience and shared prosperity. Against this background, ESCWA proposes an analytical paper on International Migration, Economic Transformation and Policy Frameworks in the Arab Region. The paper will examine patterns and channels of international migration across the region, assess their implications for origin and destination countries, and identify policy priorities for strengthening their contribution to productivity, diversification, resilience and sustainable economic transformation. Duties and Responsibilities The objective of the consultancy is to prepare an analytical paper on International Migration, Economic Transformation and Policy Frameworks in the Arab Region. The paper will assess how international migration influences labour markets and incomes, productivity and economic transformation, and the circulation of skills, knowledge and capital, while examining emerging trends and the policy conditions required to strengthen these outcomes. Under the overall guidance of ESCWA, the consultant will undertake the following tasks: Develop a conceptual and methodological framework examining the channels through which international migration affects origin and destination economies, including labour markets, incomes, productivity, skills, knowledge and innovation. Examine datasets, identify trends relating to workers movement, remittances, investments and economic diversification. Undertake an empirical assessment of migration flows and stocks across the Arab region, including intra-Arab and extra-regional movements, and assess their implications for labour markets, remittances, investment and economic diversification. Examine how climate change, conflict, economic crises are reshaping international migration patterns and assess their implications for economic transformation and resilience. Develop a policy framework for facilitating the movement and circulation of people, skills and knowledge, including talent mobility, recognition of qualifications, portable social protection, labour-market information systems, diaspora engagement and return migration. Prepare and finalize the analytical paper, incorporating quantitative evidence, regional and international experiences, policy recommendations and comments received from ESCWA.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>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 focusing on migration issues is required. Publications on international migration issues in peer reviewed journals or reputed publications in international agencies is required. Undertaking high-level initiatives from international organizations is desirable. Demonstration of quantitative analysis and interpretation is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariate; 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.

<p>The consultant will produce 3 deliverables in a timely manner: Deliverable 1: By 15 September 2026 -- completion of an annotated outline setting out the conceptual framework, key research questions, proposed empirical methodology, data sources and structure of the paper. Deliverable 2: By 30 October 2026 -- completion of the first full draft of the paper, including the conceptual analysis, quantitative and empirical results, assessment of key constraints, policy implications and preliminary recommendations. Deliverable 3: By 30 November 2026 -- finalization of the full paper by refining results, taking into account review comments, and including complete data and methodological documentation.</p><p><strong>Work Location</strong> Remote</p><p><strong>Expected duration</strong> 4 months</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Background</p><p>The Arab region possesses significant natural, financial, human and physical resources and considerable opportunities arising from regional markets, trade, investment, energy, technology, knowledge and labour mobility. Greater access to these resources and markets can expand productive capacity, improve resource allocation, facilitate investment and technology diffusion, and support diversification, productivity and economic resilience. However, macroeconomic instability, fragmented markets, weak productive capabilities, conflict and geopolitical uncertainty can limit these opportunities. Appropriate macroeconomic, trade, investment, industrial, financial and institutional policies are therefore critical for translating regional economic integration into sustainable economic transformation and shared prosperity. To address this gap, ESCWA proposes an analytical paper on Macroeconomic Performance and Policy Frameworks in the Arab Region. The paper will examine how access to markets and productive resources interacts with macroeconomic and structural conditions across Arab countries and identify policy priorities for strengthening productivity, diversification, resilience and sustainable economic transformation.</p><p>Duties and Responsibilities</p><p>The objective of the consultancy is to prepare an analytical paper on Macroeconomic Performance and Policy Frameworks in the Arab Region. The paper will assess the relationships between access to markets and productive resources and key macroeconomic and structural outcomes, identify factors that constrain these relationships, and develop a policy framework for strengthening economic performance across the Arab region. Under the overall guidance of ESCWA, the consultant will undertake the following tasks: Develop a conceptual and methodological framework examining how access to markets, capital, labour, energy, technology and knowledge can influence macroeconomic and structural performance across Arab countries. Examine datasets, identify trends, and undertake an empirical assessment of their relationship with productivity, investment, diversification, private-sector development, employment, incomes, resilience and economic convergence in the Arab region. Assess principal macroecnomic and structural constraints, including macroeconomic instability, debt and fiscal vulnerabilities, fragmented markets, weak productive capabilities, institutional differences, conflict and geopolitical uncertainty. Develop a policy framework covering relevant macroeconomic, trade, investment, industrial, financial, labour, technological and institutional policies to support productivity, economic transformation and resilience. Prepare and finalize the analytical paper, incorporating quantitative evidence, regional and international experiences, policy recommendations and comments received from ESCWA.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h3>Qualifications/special skills</h3><p>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.</p><p>A minimum of 15 years of professional work experience in the field of research on regional development issues is required.</p><p>Publications on macroeconomic issues of Arab region in peer reviewed journals or reputed international publications in this field is required.</p><p>Undertaking high-level initiatives from international organizations is desirable.</p><p>Demonstration of quantitative analysis and interpretation is desirable.</p><p><strong>Languages</strong> English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariate; and Arabic is a working language of UNESCWA. For this position, fluency in English is required.</p><p>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.</p>

<p>The consultant is expected to deliver data collection tools including questionnaires and guides and tabulation of data collected, literature review reports, concepts notes for knowledge products and meetings and workshops, sections/chapters of studies, write-ups on specific issues, and presentations.</p><p><strong>Work Location</strong> UN House-ESCWA / Hybrid</p><p><strong>Expected duration</strong> 4 months</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Background</p><p>Despite strong momentum towards gender equality and considerable achievements in women s empowerment, the Arab region continues to register one of the largest gender gaps. Arab women still lag behind in terms of political participation, labour force participation, equality and sex-based discrimination. In 2025, women s labour force participation was 19 per cent in the Arab States, less than half the global average of 49 per cent, making it the lowest rate worldwide. Various factors can be attributed to the low economic participation of women in the Arab region, most important of which are the high involvement of women in unpaid care work and their weak involvement in entrepreneurship. In the Arab States, women carry out 80 to 90 percent of all unpaid care tasks and spend an average of 4.7 times more time than men on unpaid care tasks. If women continue to bear the brunt of unpaid care work, there is a serious risk that gender gaps widen and hard-won achievements in women s socioeconomic empowerment are reversed. Addressing the available policies and legal frameworks is thus crucial to promote women s economic empowerment in the region and build the resilience of women to future shocks.</p><p>ESCWA supports its member States in promoting gender equality and the advancement of women at the legislative, policy and programmatic levels through the translation of global normative frameworks into region-specific actions within the areas of gender justice and the law, women, peace and security, women economic empowerment, care economy, and gender mainstreaming in national institutions. ESCWA supports member States in their efforts to reform care-related policies and develop new ones to promote women s economic empowerment. Within the care economy workstream, ESCWA is currently working with Lebanon, Oman, Morocco and Tunisia, following an approach comprising the preparation of knowledge products and organization of capacity building workshops. ESCWA also supports several countries including Iraq, Lebanon, Mauritania and Morocco to strengthen gender mainstreaming in national institutions. Furthermore, ESCWA develops training packages and contributes to capacity-building efforts to transform knowledge, good practices and related skills into innovative online and in-person awareness-raising sessions and training programmes to support countries in developing national strategies, policies and action plans relevant to implementing and reviewing global commitments, including those under CEDAW and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.</p><p><strong>Objective and methodology</strong></p><p>ESCWA seeks to hire a consultant to provide input and contributions to support the successful completion of several gender equality related outputs including:</p><ul><li>National case studies mainly on unpaid care work and care economy;</li><li>National technical requests related to the advancement of gender equality;</li><li>National dialogues and meetings as well as capacity building workshops targeting various governmental entities in Arab States to support the reforms and development of policies;</li><li>Papers and knowledge products to explore concepts related to women s economic empowerment in the region, gendered perspectives in recovery and reconstruction, and other women and gender-related concepts;</li><li>Regional meetings, consultations, and capacity building workshops to exchange experience and knowledge, disseminate the results and findings of prepared knowledge products and advocate for needed legal and policy reforms.</li></ul><p><strong>Tasks and responsibilities</strong></p><p>The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:</p><ul><li>Desk review: Undertake necessary research and desk reviews on topics related to gender equality and women empowerment as required for the development and finalization of the gender equality related outputs;</li><li>Prepare necessary data collection tools including questionnaires for surveys and guides for interviews and focus groups;</li><li>Undertake analysis of data and other inputs;</li><li>Draft inputs following the set outlines for various outputs;</li><li>Prepare required inputs for the preparation and organization of meetings with relevant stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Supervision</strong>: The consultant will work under the direct supervision of Ms. Rouba ARJA, the Social Affairs Officer responsible for the women s economic empowerment project, and the overall guidance of the Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development cluster leader.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>A master's degree in social or economic or gender or anthropology studies or studies in related areas 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 work experience in socio-economic issues is required. Experience in preparing and reviewing publications or reports is required. Experience in working in the Arab region is required. Experience in working on gender issues and women s economic empowerment is required Experience in working with government entities is desirable. 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 and Arabic is required. Fluency in French 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. 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.

<p>The objective is to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of a national development plan through: the collection and analysis of macroeconomic, sectoral and socioeconomic data; application of econometric and statistical techniques to develop plausible counterfactual scenarios; assessment of progress toward development objectives.</p><p>The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) supports member States in designing, implementing and evaluating development strategies through evidence-based economic analysis. As countries increasingly rely on medium-term development plans to foster sustainable growth, economic diversification, fiscal resilience, productivity, employment and social development, there is a growing need for rigorous assessments of policy interventions while accounting for external shocks, structural factors and changing economic conditions.</p><p>The Individual Contractor (IC) shall undertake the following tasks:</p><p>Review plan documents and related policy material; Identify relevant indicators, targets and evaluation questions; Collect, compile, clean and harmonize macroeconomic, sectoral and socioeconomic datasets from national and international sources; Develop databases and documentation suitable for quantitative analysis; Contribute to design an evaluation framework and analytical methodology; Apply econometric techniques, including time series and panel data analysis, as appropriate; Support ESCWA s broader analytical work and outputs, as needed; Assess performance across key macroeconomic and sectoral indicators; Conduct robustness checks and sensitivity analysis; Prepare reports, technical notes, presentations and policy recommendations.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>A Master's degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Development Economics, Data Science, or a related field is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 1 year of professional work experience in macroeconomic analysis, applied economics, econometrics, development planning, economic modelling or policy evaluation is required. Demonstrated experience working with macroeconomic and socioeconomic data is required. Strong knowledge of econometric methods, including time-series and panel-data analysis, is desirable. Proficiency in Stata, R, Python, EViews or similar analytical software is required. Experience in preparing analytical reports for governments, international organizations or research institutions is required. Experience in the Arab region is desirable. 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 both Arabic and English are 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.

<p>The consultant is expected to draft a paper that develops a framework outlining the key determinants for advancing care reforms and systems.</p><p>Work Location Remote Expected duration 3 months Duties and Responsibilities Background Around the world, societies and economies are undergoing socio-demographic changes such as ageing populations, low fertility rates, urbanization, increased migration, widespread crises and conflicts, and climate change, which have all intensified the demand for care. However, while gaining global importance, care work still remains invisible and undervalued, often relegated to informal and unpaid labour, disproportionately borne by women, thus hindering their empowerment. Although this trend is observed globally, it is particularly acute in the Arab region where women undertake 80 to 90 per cent of all unpaid care work and spend 4.7 times more time than men on these responsibilities, exceeding the global average of 3.62 . Unpaid care work hinders women s visibility and participation in public economic and political spheres as well as in decision-making processes in the Arab region. The disproportionate unpaid care work undertaken by women limits their economic engagement and opportunities, as it makes it challenging for them to balance work and family responsibilities. Additionally, women often face gender stereotypes, limited professional development opportunities, and an institutional culture that marginalizes their contributions. Women s economic and political participation in the region remain low compared to global averages. In 2025, women s labour force participation was only 19 per cent, less than half the global average of 49 per cent, making it the lowest rate worldwide . Women s political representation shows a similarly stark gap. In December 2025, women held only 27 per cent of national parliamentary seats globally, with an even lower share in the Middle East and North Africa at around 16 per cent, the lowest in the world . However, there has been growing regional momentum realizing gains in the care economy with many countries in the Arab region offering instructive examples of care reforms. Nevertheless, these reforms are often sector-specific, focusing on one policy area such as labour without approaching care in a holistic manner interconnected across different sectors and policy areas. Within this context, understanding the political economy which examines how social, economic, and political factors shape care policies and systems becomes a pressing priority. Building on these reform efforts in the Arab region and looking at breakthroughs in care policymaking globally, including Latin America which has been particularly active in advancing comprehensive care systems, it is increasingly important to understand how care, often framed solely as a gender equality issue, intersects with other major development issues and policy domains. This highlights the regional need for policies that recognize care as a central element of sustainable economies and redistribute it among different stakeholders including the state. Ongoing inter-regional collaboration between UN regional commissions, namely ESCWA and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) including through a project on advancing care policies for transformative recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific and the Arab states, seeks to draw lessons from Latin American countries experiences in advancing comprehensive care systems. Given the inherent political nature of care policymaking, it is essential to understand what prompts political actors to prioritize care. A key driver is awareness around the critical role care plays in society and its far-reaching implications for economic and social well-being. When care is made visible as a cross-cutting issue that affects economic growth, labour force participation, health outcomes, social cohesion, and gender equality, it is more likely to gain traction in political discourse and influence the selection of policy instruments, thereby driving change in laws, budgets, and institutional support for care systems.</p><p>Objective and methodology ESCWA seeks to hire a consultant to assist in drafting a paper, in collaboration with ECLAC, that thoroughly examines the factors and determinants behind care reforms, investigating the political economy of care in the Arab region and relating it to Latin America s experience. The paper will draw on experiences from both Latin American and Arab countries to demonstrate the importance of moving beyond fragmented care reform policies towards comprehensive care systems. It will build on the recommendations provided by experts during ESCWA s Expert Group Meeting on the Political Economy of Care Policies: Determinants for Reform in the Arab Region organized in July 2026.</p><p>Tasks and responsibilities The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:</p><ul><li>Desk review: undertake a desk review of available successful and as well as unachieved experiences in advancing care policies and systems from Latin America and the Arab region;</li><li>Based on the results of the desk review, undertake consultations with relevant stakeholders on the main determinants, challenges or barriers which they have faced while working on advancing care policies and systems;</li><li>Review the results of consultations with relevant stakeholders from the Arab region on the main determinants, challenges or barriers which they have faced while working on advancing care policies and systems;</li><li>Propose the elements and dynamics among key determinants to advance care policies and systems and draw lessons for future policy making and reforms on care while taking into account the discussions and recommendations of the Expert Group Meeting above mentioned.</li><li>Suggest a detailed outline to be validated and agreed upon with ESCWA s team in consultation with ECLAC;</li><li>Based on the agreed outline, prepare the first draft of the paper to be reviewed by ESCWA s team;</li><li>Prepare a final draft based on the comments and recommendations provided by ESCWA and ECLAC s teams.</li></ul><p>Supervision: The consultant will work Under the direct supervision of the Social Affairs Officer responsible for the care economy stream at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Ms. Rouba ARJA, and overall guidance of the gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development cluster leader. The consultant is expected to provide regular updates on the work progress.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>A master's degree in economy, or sociology, or law or gender studies or related area is required. A PhD in one of these fields is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 10 years of professional work experience in areas related to public policy making is required. Previous experience in social policy reform and changes is required. Previous experience in working on care policies is desirable. 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. Knowledge of Spanish and/or 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.

<p>Result of Service The objective of this position is to work on research areas related to the ESCWA Skills Monitor, Labor markets, and economic growth. Work Location UN HOUSE - UN ESCWA Expected duration 4 Months Duties and Responsibilities Background: The world is currently experiencing the Fourth Industrial Revolution. With this transition, the velocity of change and the sheer number of innovations are unprecedented. This revolution will inevitably eliminate many current lines of work yet has the capacity to bring in new lines of employment. The agility of this revolution makes the jobs of the future difficult to predict using traditional techniques. Given this background, this project will tackle three main issues: o The lack of timely information to monitor the dynamism of the labor market needs; o The mismatch between human capital accumulation and labor market demand; o Labor market policies and regulations are mostly outdated and unprepared for the impact of automation on jobs in most ESCWA countries. Almost all countries in the region are still heavily reliant on costly household/establishment survey data which is not carried out periodically. To assess job market policies, skill sets for newly created job categories that are and will continue to come about from the Fourth Industrial Revolution must be surveyed in a more innovative way. Without a new monitoring technique, information on the impact of technological change on available skill sets cannot be properly assessed. One finding that we can build on conventional survey (household establishment) results is that workers with higher educational attainment are expected to benefit the most from jobs in the formal sector if high-quality education is made available and better job market matching schemes are put in place. Looking at the ESCWA region, educational attainment over the past three decades, during which the region excelled in primary and secondary education (mid-skills), suggests that the population does not necessarily have adequate skills for newly created jobs. Also, in the absence of up-to-date and active labor market policies, the mismatch between market demand (especially in the formal sector) and education is translated into higher informal sector activities in most ESCWA countries. This project is expected to provide a forum for ESCWA countries to prepare for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR) while factoring in the number of jobs needed between now and the attainment of the 2030 Agenda. The key aim is to support ESCWA States for the upcoming change in jobs TOR: and skills due to technological advancements taking place while considering the national characteristics. Ultimately, we will help member states harness job opportunities emerging from the advent of newer technologies, while taming challenges to attain outcomes stated in SDG- 8---support member states sustain economic growth (8.1), reach high levels of economic productivity (8.2), promote productive activities (8.3), attain full productive employment and decent work for all (8.5) and reduce the number of youth not in employment, education or training (8.6). Under the supervision of the Team Leader of Future of Work Project and the overall guidance of the cluster lead, the Individual contractor will assist in assessing the Future of Work. The Individual contractor will particularly help in country requests for features and analysis of data collected by the Skills Monitor, assess the job mismatch. Duties and Responsibilities: The Individual Contractor will mainly contribute to the following areas: 1. Substantive research in areas related to the 'Future of Work' Project. This includes reviewing existing literature as a background analysis. 2. Update Economic analysis on the skills Monitor results on a monthly basis, including analysis of the results. 3. Conduct data analysis using (i) data from the ESCWA Skills Monitor and (ii) data from different government hubs, including unemployment countries around the region (Country Profiles). 4. Provide Economic analysis for countries' technical assistance. 5. Conduct Skills Gap assessments. 6. Assist in technical assistance to Arab countries including in developing concept notes, training material, and country tailored policy research.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>A bachelor s degree in economics, social science, statistics, or a related area is required. A master s degree is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. At least 4 years of experience in economics, social science, statistics, or a related area is required. Knowledge in Machine learning, experience in household surveys, firm level survey, and Big Data analysis is desirable. Proven experience in economic data analysis, presentation, drafting and visualization is desirable. Languages 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 and Arabic is required; Knowledge of French is desirable. Note:

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<p>Result of Service 1- Annotated outline based on discussion with ESCWA regarding structure and scope of the paper 2- First draft of analytical paper based on feedback received on annotated outline, including preliminary list of references 3- Final analytical paper based on feedback received on first draft, including footnotes and complete references Work Location Remote Expected duration 6 weeks Duties and Responsibilities Background Energy is fundamental to economic development, human well-being, and the provision of essential services across the Arab region. It powers industry, transport, water supply, internet, healthcare, education, and the broader systems that support livelihoods and economic transformation. Meanwhile, energy vulnerability is a highly relevant concept in the Arab region and its implications warrant far greater consideration at social, economic, environmental, and governance levels. The region is characterized by a high degree of intraregional heterogeneity in socioeconomic development, resulting in significant differences in access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy. Understanding energy systems can help to offer a pathway to reducing disparities, narrowing gaps in energy access, affordability, reliability, resilience, productive capacity, and development opportunities across the region. Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall guidance of the Climate Change and Natural Resource Sustainability Cluster Lead and the direct supervision of the Chief of Energy, the consultant will undertake the following tasks: Provide a framing for energy systems within the context of the sustainable energy transition. Review the present landscape characterizing energy systems in Arab States, including major infrastructure under construction or planned. Assess multipliers that can be generated from these projects for investment, economic diversification and human capital development. Examine areas where digital and physical infrastructure development has enhanced the resilience and reduce the vulnerability of energy systems in Arab States drawing on ESCWA knowledge products on these topics. Offer insights and recommendations where enabling investment and cooperation can generate measurable results for domestic and regional energy systems.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>A master s degree in engineering, economics, business, or energy-related field is required. A PhD is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 10 years of professional work experience in the field of energy, with demonstrated experience working on regional development issues related to the Arab region is required. Demonstrated experience writing reports and papers for international organizations on energy is required. Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative analysis and interpretation is desirable. Languages 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. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of French is desirable.

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.</p> <p>Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.</p> <h4>What this opportunity involves</h4> <p>While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may:</p> <ul> <li>Design and evaluate fee inquiry and statement clarification scenarios — verifying that fee amounts match disclosed schedules and distinguishing descriptor-mapping questions from real fraud claims;</li> <li>Create autopay and payment setup scenarios with deliberate traps: incorrect payee, insufficient-funds policy, wrong draft date, or missing confirmation steps;</li> <li>Build card replacement and fraud claim scenarios testing card-block urgency, fraud-signal recognition, intake information capture, and clean handoff to the disputes team;</li> <li>Author account closure scenarios testing retention-offer eligibility logic, pending-transaction checks, and refusal to extend offers to ineligible customers;</li> <li>Grade responses on both factual accuracy and conversational tone: empathy under pressure, channel-appropriate register (voice vs. chat), and clarity without over-promising.</li> </ul> <h4>What we look for</h4> <p>This opportunity is a good fit for professionals with a background in customer service, banking, or financial services who are open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Ideally, contributors will have:</p> <ul> <li>Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, or any related field;</li> <li>2+ years of customer service, banking, retail, or financial services experience;</li> <li>Current or recent experience in customer service and support, or banking and financial roles, or adjacent roles;</li> <li>Routing judgment — clear instinct for what is and isn't servicing's scope, and ability to read a fee schedule or policy document to identify which rule applies to a specific situation;</li> <li>QA analyst, call-center trainer, or conversation designer background is a strong positive signal;</li> <li>Strong written English (C1+).</li> </ul> <h4>How it works</h4> <p>Apply > Pass qualification(s) > Join a project > Complete tasks > Get paid</p> <h4>Project time expectations</h4> <p>For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.</p> <h4>Compensation</h4> <p>On this project, contributors can earn up to $50 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution.</p> <p>Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.</p></p><p></p>

<p>Background and Context The Middle East and North Africa region is experiencing a period of profound disruption shaped by the latest war in the Middle East, wider regional escalation risks, and shifting geopolitical alignments, economic shocks, social fragility, and worsening climate and environmental pressures. These developments are unfolding in a region already marked by inequality, conflict vulnerability, fossil fuel dependency, water scarcity, food insecurity, energy insecurity, constrained civic space, and uneven climate resilience. The war and its broader regional repercussions are likely to reshape power relations, diplomacy, security priorities, governance systems, economic planning, public narratives, and social movements. The disruption also has direct and indirect climate and environmental consequences, including damage to ecosystems and infrastructure, pollution risks, reconstruction pressures, increased fossil fuel dependency, weakened environmental governance, and heightened vulnerability of communities already facing climate impacts. For Greenpeace MENA, this moment requires a strategic assessment of how geopolitical and economic changes intersect with climate justice, environmental protection, energy transition, civic space, and movement-building. The assessment should help Greenpeace MENA understand the implications for its campaigns, advocacy, partnerships, public positioning, narratives, risk management, and long-term strategic direction. It should also inform the development of Greenpeace MENA s updated Theory of Change, including revised assumptions, leverage points, risks, opportunities, and strategic choices.</p><p>Purpose The purpose of this consultancy is to provide Greenpeace MENA with a rigorous, conflict-sensitive and forward-looking strategic analysis of the latest Middle East war and wider regional disruption, with a focus on its geopolitical, economic, social, climate and environmental implications, and the consequences for Greenpeace MENA s campaigns, strategy, alliances, positioning and new Theory of Change. The consultancy should generate practical and actionable recommendations that enable Greenpeace MENA to respond strategically to the current moment, strengthen its relevance and impact, and align its future work with emerging regional realities.</p><p>Objectives The consultancy will aim to:</p><ul><li>Assess the geopolitical implications in MENA countries (with a focus on Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, UAE and KSA) of the latest war in the Middle East, including regional power shifts, diplomacy, governance, security priorities, civic space, public discourse and implications for civil society actors.</li><li>Analyze the economic and political economy impacts in MENA countries of the war and wider disruption, including implications for macroeconomic stability, energy systems, reconstruction, trade, livelihoods, public finance, inequality, debt, extractivism, and development pathways.</li><li>Examine the climate and environmental impacts of the disruption, including direct environmental harm, indirect ecological consequences, climate resilience, environmental governance, reconstruction risks, pollution, energy choices, food and water security, and environmental justice.</li><li>Identify implications for Greenpeace MENA s campaigns, narratives, advocacy priorities, partnerships, movement-building, public positioning, and regional relevance.</li><li>Provide strategic recommendations to inform Greenpeace MENA s updated Theory of Change, including revised assumptions, systems analysis, leverage points, pathways of change, risks, opportunities, and priority strategic choices.</li><li>Support Greenpeace MENA in understanding how to meet the moment in a way that is politically grounded, climate-relevant, justice-oriented, conflict-sensitive and aligned with Greenpeace values.</li></ul><p>Scope of Work The consultant or consultancy team will undertake a regional strategic assessment of Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, the UAE and KSA, covering the following areas:</p><h3>Geopolitical Analysis</h3><p>The assessment should examine:</p><ul><li>Regional power shifts and emerging alliances.</li><li>The role of key state and non-state actors.</li><li>Impacts on diplomacy, regional cooperation and multilateralism.</li><li>Shifts in security priorities and implications for climate and environmental agendas.</li><li>Governance implications, including state capacity, legitimacy, public trust, and institutional fragility.</li><li>Civic space, freedom of expression, and civil society risks and opportunities.</li><li>Public narratives related to war, security, sovereignty, justice, energy, and environment.</li><li>Implications for regional climate diplomacy and the role of MENA countries in global climate negotiations.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>MENA geopolitics, conflict dynamics, and regional diplomacy.</li><li>Political economy and macroeconomic analysis.</li><li>Climate policy, environmental governance, and environmental justice.</li><li>Energy systems, fossil fuel dependency, renewable energy, and just transition.</li><li>Civil society strategy, civic space, and movement-building.</li><li>Conflict-sensitive research and analysis.</li><li>Strategic planning and Theory of Change development.</li><li>Experience working with international NGOs, advocacy organizations, or social movements.</li><li>Strong understanding of Greenpeace values, climate justice principles, and public campaigning is desirable.</li><li>Fluency in English is required. Arabic and/or French language skills are strongly desirable.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality strategic reports for senior leadership audiences.</li></ul>

<p>Org. Setting and Reporting The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA, unescwa.org) 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 within the Knowledge Management Services (KMS), Executive Direction and Management (EDM) of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The English Editor reports directly to the Chief of KMS.</p><p>Responsibilities Within limits of delegated authority, the English Editor will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Edits texts of a specialized or technical nature in order to ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with United Nations standards, policy and practice.</li><li>Carries out more extensive editing where required, including rewriting, abridging and restructuring texts for greater readability and better logical sequence.</li><li>Consults with author departments and carries out research to clarify ambiguities and rectify substantive errors, including by verifying the accuracy of facts, figures, references and quotations.</li><li>Checks his/her version against the language of the original draft, redrafts incorrect or unclear passages and inserts any passage that has been omitted.</li><li>Provides authors or others submitting documentation with information on specific aspects of editorial policy and practice and assists them in the preparation of manuscripts.</li><li>Makes effective use of relevant language technologies and tools and suggests improvements.</li><li>Performs other related duties as required.</li></ul><p>Competencies</p><ul><li><strong>Professionalism</strong>: Knowledge of editorial policies, practices and research techniques. Solid writing and analytical abilities with sensitivity to nuance. Ability to spot errors and inconsistencies in a text. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.</li><li><strong>Communication</strong>: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.</li><li><strong>Teamwork</strong>: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Education</strong></p><p>A first level university degree from a university or institution of equivalent status is required.</p><p><strong>Job - Specific Qualification</strong></p><p>Not available.</p><p><strong>Work Experience</strong></p><ul><li>A minimum of two (2) years of experience in English editing is required.</li><li>A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a broad range of subjects dealt with by the regional commission: social, economic, financial, administrative, scientific and technical) with a recognized specialization in a particular substantive, technical or administrative area is required.</li><li>A minimum of two (2) years of experience in editing within the United Nations is desirable.</li></ul><p><strong>Languages</strong></p><p>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult</p>

<p>POSITION INFORMATION • VA No.: UNDP/LBN/VA26/122 • Position Title: Institutional Reform Officer • Duty Station: Beirut • Duration: 4 months (without exceeding 14 working days per month) • Vacancy Date of Issue: 23 July 2026 • Vacancy Closure Date: 30 July 2026 • National or International consultancy: National consultancy To review the full Terms of Reference (TOR), please follow link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DAhQggYnP_lR9DO0pmDpGDmkIuaMqDPK/view BACKGROUND For over six years, Lebanon has been facing a prolonged economic, financial, and social crisis. The country has experienced multiple shocks, including an economic and financial collapse, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beirut Port explosion, and, most recently, an armed conflict lasting more than a year that caused extensive damage and losses. These developments led to a severe economic contraction, depreciation of the Lebanese pound, soaring inflation, fiscal imbalances, and a sharp decline in the real value of income, particularly affecting public-sector employees. As a result, state institutions have struggled to fulfil their mandates due to a lack of financial resources and a significant loss of skilled public-sector professionals. Against this backdrop, the country s capacity for evidence-based policymaking, regulation, and the delivery of national priorities has been severely constrained. The State continues to face major resource and capacity constraints in responding to the crisis, supporting post-conflict recovery, and addressing structural challenges. At the same time, there is limited visibility regarding development aid directed to Lebanon. Since the economic collapse in 2019, most donors have made funding conditional upon the implementation of broad reforms and progress towards an agreement with the International Monetary Fund. Consequently, only a small proportion of aid has been channelled through government systems. Most grants and loans remain off-budget, creating a disconnect between aid inflows and national public financial management systems. To address the implications of these crises, UNDP has been supporting the Government of Lebanon in restoring its core functions, resuming its role in service delivery, and implementing priority reforms. This support links traditional public administration, civil service, and policy reforms with a digital transformation process, with the ultimate objective of reactivating the social contract. In response, the Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) launched Reinventing Government 2030 , one of Lebanon s most ambitious initiatives to modernize the State and rebuild citizens trust in public institutions. The reform vision is structured around the following three phases: Phase 1: Stakeholder Aspirations Listen, Analyse and Prepare OMSAR engaged thousands of stakeholders, including citizens, young people, members of the diaspora, civil servants, municipalities, civil society organizations, unions, media representatives, and political and religious leaders. Engagement took place through surveys, workshops, town hall meetings, and interviews. This participatory phase produced a unified vision and validated national reform aspirations. Phase 2: Blueprint Design for Government Restructuring This phase aims to reorganize ministries and public agencies by: • Redefining institutional mandates; • Eliminating fragmentation and duplicated functions; • Designing a Target Operating Model tailored to Lebanon; • Benchmarking against international governance models; and • Ensuring alignment with stakeholder aspirations and the future needs of the State. Phase 3: Full Implementation 2030 This phase will involve implementing the restructuring plan, introducing digital and process reforms, reskilling human capital, and establishing performance-based management across government institutions. Following the completion of Phase 1, OMSAR launched Phase 2 of the reform programme. Central to this phase is a baseline assessment of the current state of affairs within the Government of Lebanon. The reform design is set out in the Conceptual Framework, which provides the basic outline for the baseline assessment. It envisages a functional analysis of the Government of Lebanon across horizontal and vertical axes. The horizontal axis establishes four universal government functions: • National direction and policy setting; • Licensing and regulation; • Service delivery; and • Delivery oversight and surveillance. The vertical axis provides a thematic and sectoral classification of the governance model. In particular, it identifies seven clusters, 28 sectors, and approximately 120 subsectors in which the Government of Lebanon has competencies under existing legislation. This classification represents a consolidated list of sectors derived from six international classification systems, including those of the United Nations Classification of the Functions of Government, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the World Bank, and S&amp;P Global, as well as governance benchmarks from Rwanda and Singapore. Following several rounds of consultations with OMSAR, UNDP Lebanon developed and validated a methodology for conducting the baseline assessment in line with the priorities established in the Conceptual Framework. The methodology is based on a rigorous research design to ensure that data is collected from multiple sources. It includes four research methods, with each method designed to build upon the previous one and move the assessment from theoretical institutional mandates towards operational realities: • Desk research; • Surveys; • Key informant interviews; and • Focus groups and validation workshops. In this context, UNDP Lebanon is supporting OMSAR in designing the reform blueprint and seeks to recruit an Institutional Reform Officer. The Institutional Reform Officer will support OMSAR s ongoing administrative reform initiatives by contributing to workstream planning, institutional and governance assessments, benchmarking, reform design, and stakeholder engagement across the initiative.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.</li><li>At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management, consulting, quality assurance, or organizational/institutional reform, including exposure to public sector or governance contexts.</li><li>Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and oral).</li></ul>

<p>We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Data Analyst to join our team in Dora. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing business data, preparing reports, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to support better decision-making across the company.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Collect, clean, validate, and analyze data from various sources.</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely reports, dashboards, and performance analyses.</li><li>Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities through data analysis.</li><li>Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates to management.</li><li>Work closely with different departments to understand their data and reporting needs.</li><li>Translate business requirements into meaningful analytical reports and insights.</li><li>Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.</li><li>Automate and improve existing reporting and data-analysis processes.</li><li>Present findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in Data Analytics, Business, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.</li><li>2+ years of proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar analytical role.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, formulas, and data analysis.</li><li>Experience with SQL and databases.</li><li>Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar is an advantage.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Ability to communicate complex data clearly and effectively.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.</li></ul>

<p>The Research Assistant will support the collection, organization, validation, and preliminary analysis of quantitative and qualitative information required for projects related to competition policy, consumer protection, market functioning, and the wider work of the Economic Governance and Planning Section. The assignment will contribute to the timely preparation of accurate research materials, databases, background notes, presentations, and other project outputs.</p><p><strong>Background and Objective</strong></p><p>Promoting fair and competitive markets is an important driver of economic efficiency, private-sector development, and consumer welfare. Across the Arab region, markets are being reshaped by regulatory reform, digitalization, cross-border commerce, and changing market conditions. These developments have increased the need for reliable research and well-organized analysis on competition, consumer protection, market functioning, and business regulation. Within this context, ESCWA supports member States in strengthening competition and consumer protection frameworks and developing the institutional, legal, and analytical capacities required for effective policymaking. The Competition and Consumer Policies portfolio within the Economic Governance and Planning Section undertakes regional research, legal and regulatory reviews, market studies, capacity-building activities, and knowledge products, often in collaboration with national authorities and other public institutions. The portfolio also supports regional initiatives that assess policy and regulatory developments, strengthen knowledge-sharing, and facilitate the exchange of experiences and good practices among Arab countries. This includes analytical and capacity-building activities related to competition, consumer protection, the business environment, and market performance, as well as the review and updating of relevant content on the Arab Legislation Portal to ensure that legislative and institutional information remains accurate, accessible, and up to date. This work requires the collection, review, and organization of information from national, regional, and international sources, as well as the preparation of background materials, country information, presentations, tables, and other project outputs. ESCWA therefore seeks to engage an entry-level Research Assistant to provide research, data-collection, documentation, and organizational support to activities related to competition policy, consumer protection, business regulation, and the wider work of the section.</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><p>The Individual Contractor Research Assistant is expected to perform the following tasks:</p><ul><li>Research, extract, consolidate, and organize quantitative and qualitative information from relevant national, regional, and international sources using appropriate research tools and software.</li><li>Assist in reviewing and validating collected data and information for accuracy, completeness, clarity, and consistency, and flag any discrepancies for follow-up by the project team.</li><li>Maintain and update relevant computerized databases, research files, and reference materials to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and proper documentation.</li><li>Support the review and updating of legislative, regulatory, and institutional information available through the Arab Legislation Portal, including the organization and verification of relevant source materials.</li><li>Prepare reports, presentations, tables, graphs, charts, and other visual materials to present research findings and provide clear information to the Project Manager and project team.</li><li>Gather and summarize information from national databases, official websites, libraries, online platforms, ESCWA repositories, and other reliable sources to support ongoing research and project activities.</li><li>Prepare abstracts, summary briefs, background notes, bibliographic descriptions, country information, and supporting materials for inclusion in ESCWA documents, reports, presentations, and publications.</li><li>Contribute to the preparation of research and analytical materials related to competition policy, consumer protection, market functioning and other projects undertaken by the Economic Governance and Planning Section.</li><li>Support the preparation and organization of the Arab Competition Forum and the consumer protection webinar, including background research, participant materials, meeting documentation, and summaries of discussions.</li><li>Coordinate with team members and relevant counterparts, support internal meetings and consultations by preparing materials and taking notes, and perform other related tasks required for the timely implementation of assigned projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, or a related area is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. no experience is required for this assignments. Data collection and analysis skills are required. English and Arabic are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English and Arabic 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.

<p>Aspire Software is looking for a Technical Support I to join our team in Lebanon. Here is a little window into our company: Aspire Software operates and manages wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. 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.</p><p>Role Overview</p><p>To deliver and support a high volume of smaller concurrent professional services projects within customer support across customer-facing and internal workstreams. The role requires a self-sufficient, technically capable individual with strong general IT and networking knowledge, able to manage implementation activity, troubleshoot issues, maintain accurate records, and work independently with minimal supervision. Service desk analyst who is responsible for taking in tickets from customers, communicating with customers, troubleshooting, engaging 3rd line and providing constant feedback to customer.</p><p>Skills:</p><ul><li>SQL - Query language experience</li><li>Ticketing system - support tickets</li><li>ISS Applications</li><li>Web services</li><li>Customer Service skills</li><li>Troubleshooting and investigative experience</li><li>A bonus would be experience with Microsoft Azure</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>The role requires a self-sufficient, technically capable individual with strong general IT and networking knowledge, able to manage implementation activity, troubleshoot issues, maintain accurate records, and work independently with minimal supervision. Service desk analyst who is responsible for taking in tickets from customers, communicating with customers, troubleshooting, engaging 3rd line and providing constant feedback to customer.</p><ul><li>SQL - Query language experience</li><li>Ticketing system - support tickets</li><li>ISS Applications</li><li>Web services</li><li>Customer Service skills</li><li>Troubleshooting and investigative experience</li><li>A bonus would be experience with Microsoft Azure</li></ul>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Communities hosting displaced populations face increasing pressure on limited resources, weakened service delivery systems, and reduced institutional capacities. These challenges have been further intensified by the economic and financial crisis since 2019, as well as the growing impacts of climate change. The Local Development for Stabilization Project (LDP) aims to bolster the coping and sustainable development capacities of host communities in Lebanon. Its key objectives are to create a more enabling environment for mitigating and preventing tensions by: • Reducing competition over public services, livelihood, and economic opportunities: This is achieved by supporting the maintenance and expansion ofservice delivery and creating economic opportunities, especially in the context of the significant incapacitation of both public and private sectors. • Providing conflict-sensitive and inclusive dialogue and decision-making spaces: These spaces allow local communities to engage in peaceful discussions, identify common interests, and collaboratively chart a path towards a sustainable future. • The Local Development for Stabilization Project (LDP) focuses on strengthening local governance, enhancing economic resilience, and supporting sustainable development processes at the community level. The LDP project is critical in addressing Lebanon s multi-dimensional vulnerabilities and ensuring the country s capacity forsustainable, inclusive recovery. It aimsto create a harmonious, integrated approach to local development that not only addresses immediate needs but also builds resilience for the future. Within this framework, infrastructure rehabilitation and civil works at community facilities remain a key intervention for improving service delivery and living conditions. Wadi Khaled Social Development Center is a key community facility serving the population of Wadi Khaled, North Lebanon. UNDP, under the LDP project, is undertaking civil rehabilitation and construction works at this center and requires a Civil Engineer Consultant to monitor, supervise, and ensure the quality of these civil works. OBJECTIVES The main objective of this consultancy is to provide dedicated technical expertise in civil engineering to support the supervision, monitoring, and quality assurance of civil works at the Wadi Khaled Social Development Center under the LDP project. Specifically, the Consultant will: • Ensure technical soundness and quality of civil works in compliance with approved designs and UNDP standards • Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are completed on time, within scope, and to specification • Review and validate contractor submittments including shop drawings, material submittals, and payment certificates, and provide technical solutions throughout the project lifecycle SCOPE OF WORK UNDP is seeking the services of a Civil Engineer Consultant to supervise the civil works being implemented at the Wadi Khaled Social Development Center, under the overall guidance of the LDP/LHSP Project Specialist and in close coordination with the Area Manager and the UNDP Engineering Unit. The Civil Engineer consultant shall be present on site four (4) days per week, according to an agreed schedule and in coordination with the UNDP Engineering Unit. Implementation and Supervision: • Supervise and inspect all civil and electromechanical works and materials/components supplied during the lifetime of the contract to ensure completion in accordance with contract provisions and QA/QC standards. • Propose solutions and update designs when required as per site conditions and encountered problems. Supervise all on-site tests carried out by the contractor related to civil, architectural and electromechanical works. • Participate in technical meetings with contractors and stakeholders when required. • Ensure that as-built drawings and all relevant documentation are well kept and regularly updated. • Process in a timely manner, and as appropriate, certify payment of contractor statements to ensure they reflect works performed. • Support UNDP in claims and variations. Document progress through daily/weekly/monthly field reports with geo-referenced photographic evidence. Participate in technical meetings with contractors and stakeholders when required. • Site inspection checklists and QA/QC protocols aligned with UNDP standards. • Field verification and validation approaches. • Reporting templates. • Use of geo-tagged photos and documentation STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education • Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. • Minimum of 8 years of experience in civil engineering, construction supervision, or infrastructure rehabilitation or any related field. Language: Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory (both oral and written) The Personnel will be covered with Health insurance and Personal accident insurance; the fees shall be deducted from personnel's monthly payment.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>• Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.<br>• Minimum of 8 years of experience in civil engineering, construction supervision, or infrastructure rehabilitation or any related field.<br>Language: Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory (both oral and written)</p><p></p></section>

<p>The job in short As a Senior Business Analyst in Services, your goal is to define the essential requirements to enable our customers to achieve their objectives and realize their customer experience vision. You work closely with both our customers and development/SCRUM teams. You are the customer s proxy product owner for a project and guide the team in making the right choices to maximize project and customer success. Our clients and implementation partners see you as a trusted consultant. You analyze, capture and prioritize customer requirements for new customer experience initiatives. You identify product improvements and harvestable features. You define and actively improve best practices in your day-to-day work. You provide guidance to clients on the best usage of our product as well as customization. Where customisation might be necessary you also work with Backbase R&amp;D colleagues to explore all out-of-the-box product options and where product cannot be used you recommend enhancements to the product. On the customer side, you are managing expectations and helping them translate their vision into a sound project backlog. You are seen as an expert by clients. You lead engaging workshops with our customers to identify all functional requirements needed. You actively contribute to the BA Chapter/Guild. You also provide some amount of mentoring to Junior Business Analysts. Meet the job You work closely with both our customers and the Backbase UX design and development teams. You are the product owner for a project and guide the team in making the right choices to maximize success for the project and the customer. Our customers and implementation partners see you as a trusted consultant. Together we work to successfully deliver our enterprise solution and achieve our customers goals. With the multi-disciplinary and internationally diverse teams at Backbase, you will analyze, capture, and prioritize customer requirements for new customer experience initiatives. You perform business process gap analysis and write user stories. Every project has its own set of unique challenges that must be overcome and it s up to you to think quickly and provide solutions that work for everyone. On the customer side, you will manage expectations and help them translate their vision into a sound project backlog. Due to some customers not working Agile, you will need knowledge of Agile development methodologies and be able to organize engaging workshops with customers to identify all of the technical requirements needed.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>You hold a university degree (preferable business or IT related);</li><li>You have 7+ years working experience as a Business Analyst in the field</li><li>You have experience working on lending products such as commercial, corporate or construction loans</li><li>You have excellent communication skills in English and you feel comfortable interacting with stakeholders within Backbase and potential customers and various level;</li><li>You are able to showcase good analytical and evaluative skills, and can translate customer pain points into detailed product requirements;</li><li>Organizational and cultural sensitivity comes naturally to you;</li><li>You are able to execute product gap analysis based on gathered requirements to maximize project and customer success;</li><li>You know your way around requirements management, process modeling and development methodologies.</li></ul>

<p>Water is essential for sustainable development, particularly in the water-scarce Arab region. The freshwater scarcity situation is aggravated by several factors, such as dependency on shared water resources, pollution, climate change impacts and extreme events, non-revenue water losses, inefficient use and high population growth. Water scarcity is a significant challenge for sustainable development, as it directly affects the ability to ensure access to water and sanitation for all, while also having important implications for energy and food security, economic development, as well as urban and rural livelihoods. Water security challenges caused by water scarcity also require national and regional security considerations. Overcoming these challenges calls for a holistic approach that creates an effective enabling environment made possible through stronger governance, more effective financial strategies, innovation, data for decision-making and capacity development. The water security challenges must be addressed in coordinated regional, national and central approaches that enable the attainment of sustainable development and prosperity for all.</p><p><strong>Objective</strong></p><p>To prepare an analytical paper on water security across the Arab region that elaborates on current challenges and offers insights on potential pathways for advancing the water agenda across the region.</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Under the overall guidance of the Climate Change and Natural Resource Sustainability Cluster Lead and the direct supervision of the Senior Sustainable Development Officer for water, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:</p><ul><li>Provide a framing for water security in the Arab region, drawing on national processes and priorities, as well as regional water security strategy of the Arab Ministerial Water Council of the League of Arab states and global approaches such as the Water Action Decade.</li><li>Review the present landscape characterizing water security in Arab countries, providing examples of fruitful cooperation between multiple Arab countries.</li><li>Examine key drivers of water security vulnerability and resilience in the region, including climate change, economic development and conflict.</li><li>Assess the role of national and regional enablers for advancing in water security, including innovation and technology, finance, knowledge exchange, private sector engagement and identify opportunities for regional cooperation.</li><li>Offer insights and recommendations on priority areas for investment and cooperation to advance resilient water security across the region.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>A master's degree or higher in water resources management, hydrology, hydrogeology, sustainable development, natural resources management or related field is required. A PhD is desirable.</li><li>All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.</li><li>A minimum of 10 years of professional work experience in the field of water resources management, with demonstrated experience working on regional development issues related to the Arab region is required</li><li>Demonstrated experience writing reports and papers for international organizations on water resources is required.</li><li>Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative analysis and interpretation is desirable.</li><li>For this position, fluency in English is required.</li><li>Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.</li><li>Knowledge of French is desirable.</li></ul>

<p>SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ANALYTICAL WORK</p><p><br></p><p>Under the overall guidance of the Project Manager, the Development and Partnerships Specialist will perform the following functions:</p><p><br></p><p>• Support the Project Manager in articulating and visualizing priority objectives and strategic interventions of the project.</p><p><br></p><p>• Develop strategies and directions for the community development sector (social and economic) through the identification of priorities, responses, and potential national partners.</p><p><br></p><p>• Lead the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of community development activities.</p><p><br></p><p>• Support the Project Manager in developing relevant Concept Notes, TORs, and Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks.</p><p><br></p><p>• Develop and strengthen partnerships with local organizations and different community groups to promote their effective participation and their support of the project’s development objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>• Design tools and manage the implementation of community outreach strategies and behavioral-change campaigns in support of various sectors of UNDP work in Palestinian Gatherings, including environmental responsibility and public health campaigns.</p><p><br></p><p>• Lead the research, development, pre-testing, design, and production of IEC material, including animation videos and online platforms in Arabic and English.</p><p><br></p><p>• Lead the design of tools and training of personnel implementing community engagement activities, including focus group discussions, key informant interviews, surveys, needs assessments, etc.</p><p><br></p><p>• Organize and facilitate events, workshops, focus group discussions, etc.</p><p><br></p><p>• Lead the production of relevant publications issued by the project, including visibility material, project briefs, awareness material, and thematic guides and reports.</p><p><br></p><p>• Report progress and results to the Project Manager.</p><p><br></p><p>• Plan activities and tools to ensure the active participation of women, men, youth, children, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups.</p><p><br></p><p>• Ensure conflict sensitivity and gender mainstreaming in activity design, implementation, and monitoring.</p><p><br></p><p>EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES</p><p><br></p><p>The Consultant is expected to submit monthly progress reports undertaking the above-mentioned tasks and activities under the TOR, noting that the total duration should not exceed four months (a total of 18 working days per month).</p><p><br></p><p>INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS</p><p><br></p><p>• The Development and Partnerships Specialist will work under the overall guidance of the Project Manager.</p><p><br></p><p>• UNDP will be responsible for providing the contractor with all necessary materials related to the project in a timely, thorough, and transparent manner. UNDP will also be responsible for providing clarifications and facilitating the work.</p><p><br></p><p>• Day-to-day transportation from home to the office/field and vice versa shall be covered by the Consultant’s own means. The Development and Partnerships Specialist will rely on their own means of communication and transportation.</p><p><br></p><p>DURATION OF WORK</p><p><br></p><p>The assigned duration for this consultancy is four (4) months.</p><p><br></p><p>• The mission is expected to commence on 1 September 2026 and to be completed by 31 December 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>• The time needed to review, comment on, and approve deliverables and outputs is five (5) working days.</p><p><br></p><p>DUTY STATION</p><p><br></p><p>The Consultant will be based in Beirut, with some site visits to the North, Bekaa, Mount Lebanon, and the South.</p><p><br></p><p>STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p><p><br></p><p>Education: A master’s degree in social studies, economics, or other related fields.</p><p>Experience: A minimum of 6 years of experience in the socio-economic sector, coordination and outreach.</p><p>Language: Fluency in English and Arabic.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><br></p>