Economic Analyst Jobs in Lebanon

<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.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>The consultant will develop a national version of Economy wide Trade Simulator Interface for Bahrain. The required outputs to be delivered by the consultant are the following: The new global database to be used for the calibration of the national GETSI for Bahrain. The gams code for the calibrated GETSI Bahrain The required files for uploading the model on GAMS-MIRO.<br> Work Location<br>Remote<br> Expected duration<br>3.5 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>Scope and Objectives Decision-makers require advanced tools that provide real-time, data-driven insights to effectively design optimal economic policies. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge simulation tools to support Arab countries in aligning their trade policies with broader economic objectives and long-term national visions. One such tool is a user-friendly trade simulator that enables non-specialist trade experts and negotiators across the Arab region to utilize customized global Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models for exante economic assessments of policy changes at national, regional, and global levels. At the request of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Bahrain, to develop a tailored version of the Global Economywide Trade Simulator Interface (GETSI) for Bahrain. The interface facilitates forward-looking analysis, particularly in evaluating the potential impacts of new trade agreements currently under negotiation as well as regional and global economic shocks and changes in global trade landscape. It will include specific sectoral and geographical disaggregation’s as well as updated baseline scenario, and policy instruments. Duties and responsibilities Based on the outcomes of discussions between ESCWA and the Ministry of Industry of Bahrain, the purpose of this consultancy is to develop a tailored version of the global CGE model for Bahrain to be used to develop the simulator interface on GAMS-MIRO. The consultant is expected to undertake the following tasks: Aggregate the GTAP 12 database to the sectoral and geographical dimensions agreed on with the Ministry of Industry of Bahrain. Calibrate (statistic calibration) the global CGE model with the new global database for all countries and regions individually integrated in the database. Calibrate the baseline scenario (dynamic calibration) for all countries and regions individually considered in the database using latest forecasts on GDP, population, labor supply, and productivity changes for the period 2024-2035. Test the functioning of the dynamic model through concrete simulations. Assist ESCWA’s project coordinator in preparing the required files for uploading the model into GAMS-MIRO platform. If required, support capacity-building sessions to the national team lead by the Ministry of Industry.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A Master's degree in applied economics or related area 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 experience in developing and applying global dynamic CGE models using GAMS is required. Proven experience in working with GTAP database is required. Hands-on experience in calibrating and running global CGE models and proficiency in GAMS and its applications in global CGE modeling is required. Knowledge of MIRO interface design and best practices in user interaction for economic modeling tools is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English For this position, fluency in Arabic is required. Knowledge of English and 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.<br> Additional Information<br>Not available.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>The consultant will develop a national version of Economy wide Trade Simulator Interface for Palestine. The required outputs to be delivered by the consultant are the following: The new global database to be used for the calibration of the national GETSI for Palestine. The gams code for the calibrated GETSI Palestine The required files for uploading the model on GAMS-MIRO.<br> Work Location<br>Remote<br> Expected duration<br>3.5 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>Scope and Objectives Decision-makers require advanced tools that provide real-time, data-driven insights to effectively design optimal economic policies. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge simulation tools to support Arab countries in aligning their trade policies with broader economic objectives and long-term national visions. One such tool is a user-friendly trade simulator that enables non-specialist trade experts and negotiators across the Arab region to utilize customized global Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models for exante economic assessments of policy changes at national, regional, and global levels. At the request of the Ministry of Industry of Palestine, to develop a tailored version of the Global Economywide Trade Simulator Interface (GETSI) for Palestine. The interface facilitates forward-looking analysis, particularly in evaluating the potential impacts of new trade agreements currently under negotiation as well as regional and global economic shocks and changes in global trade landscape. It will include specific sectoral and geographical disaggregation’s as well as updated baseline scenario, and policy instruments. Duties and responsibilities Based on the outcomes of discussions between ESCWA and the Ministry of Industry of Palestine, the purpose of this consultancy is to develop a tailored version of the global CGE model for Palestine to be used to develop the simulator interface on GAMS-MIRO. The consultant is expected to undertake the following tasks: 1. Aggregate the GTAP 12 database to the sectoral and geographical dimensions agreed on with the Ministry of Industry of Palestine. 2. Calibrate (statistic calibration) the global CGE model with the new global database for all countries and regions individually integrated in the database. 3. Calibrate the baseline scenario (dynamic calibration) for all countries and regions individually considered in the database using latest forecasts on GDP, population, labor supply, and productivity changes for the period 2024-2035. 4. Test the functioning of the dynamic model through concrete simulations. 5. Assist ESCWA’s project coordinator in preparing the required files for uploading the model into GAMS-MIRO platform. 6. If required, support capacity-building sessions to the national team lead by the Ministry of Industry.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A Master's degree in applied economics or related area 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 experience in developing and applying global dynamic CGE models using GAMS is required. Proven experience in working with GTAP database is required. Hands-on experience in calibrating and running global CGE models and proficiency in GAMS and its applications in global CGE modeling is required. Knowledge of MIRO interface design and best practices in user interaction for economic modeling tools is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations secretariat and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in Arabic is required. Knowledge of English and 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.<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>

<p>Result of Service The consultant will develop a national version of Economy wide Trade Simulator Interface for Palestine. The required outputs to be delivered by the consultant are the following: The new global database to be used for the calibration of the national GETSI for Palestine. The gams code for the calibrated GETSI Palestine The required files for uploading the model on GAMS-MIRO. Work Location Remote Expected duration 3.5 months Duties and Responsibilities Scope and Objectives Decision-makers require advanced tools that provide real-time, data-driven insights to effectively design optimal economic policies. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge simulation tools to support Arab countries in aligning their trade policies with broader economic objectives and long-term national visions. One such tool is a user-friendly trade simulator that enables non-specialist trade experts and negotiators across the Arab region to utilize customized global Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models for exante economic assessments of policy changes at national, regional, and global levels. At the request of the Ministry of Industry of Palestine, to develop a tailored version of the Global Economywide Trade Simulator Interface (GETSI) for Palestine. The interface facilitates forward-looking analysis, particularly in evaluating the potential impacts of new trade agreements currently under negotiation as well as regional and global economic shocks and changes in global trade landscape. It will include specific sectoral and geographical disaggregation s as well as updated baseline scenario, and policy instruments. Duties and responsibilities Based on the outcomes of discussions between ESCWA and the Ministry of Industry of Palestine, the purpose of this consultancy is to develop a tailored version of the global CGE model for Palestine to be used to develop the simulator interface on GAMS-MIRO. The consultant is expected to undertake the following tasks: 1. Aggregate the GTAP 12 database to the sectoral and geographical dimensions agreed on with the Ministry of Industry of Palestine. 2. Calibrate (statistic calibration) the global CGE model with the new global database for all countries and regions individually integrated in the database. 3. Calibrate the baseline scenario (dynamic calibration) for all countries and regions individually considered in the database using latest forecasts on GDP, population, labor supply, and productivity changes for the period 20XX. 4. Test the functioning of the dynamic model through concrete simulations. 5. Assist ESCWA s project coordinator in preparing the required files for uploading the model into GAMS-MIRO platform. 6. If required, support capacity-building sessions to the national team lead by the Ministry of Industry.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>A Master's degree in applied economics or related area 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 experience in developing and applying global dynamic CGE models using GAMS is required. Proven experience in working with GTAP database is required. Hands-on experience in calibrating and running global CGE models and proficiency in GAMS and its applications in global CGE modeling is required. Knowledge of MIRO interface design and best practices in user interaction for economic modeling tools 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 Arabic is required. Knowledge of English and 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.</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>The objective of this individual contractor 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.<br> Work Location<br>UN-House ESCWA<br> Expected duration<br>2.5 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>Background 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. Duties and Responsibilities The individual contractor shall undertake the following tasks: • 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; • 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;<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A Bachelor'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 2 years 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. Proficiency in Stata, R, Python, EViews or similar analytical software is required. Experience in the Arab region is desirable. Experience in preparing analytical reports for governments, international organizations or research institutions is desirable. Strong knowledge of econometric methods, including time-series and panel-data analysis, is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in 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.<br> Additional Information<br>Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br><br> </div>

<p><h4>About us</h4> <p>Whiteshield is an AI-native sovereign intelligence company helping governments move from insight to action and from planning to continuous adaptation. Its platform combines workforce intelligence, economic intelligence, and adaptive policy applications to support decision-makers in real time. Founded in 2011, the company combines public policy expertise, proprietary data assets, and AI-enabled applications to support decision-makers across workforce development, economic competitiveness, and societal transformation.</p> <p>With principal operations in Dubai (DIFC) and Riyadh and a global footprint spanning the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Eurasia, and Asia, Whiteshield serves governments, sovereign institutions, multilateral organisations, and leading corporations worldwide. Its technology portfolio equips leaders with decision intelligence, workforce intelligence, and adaptive policy solutions.</p> <p>Whiteshield’s mission is to help build adaptive societies where every citizen can learn, provide, and connect.</p> <h4>Where you fit in</h4> <p>We’re a high-velocity, impact-driven team building software and data-driven solutions at the edge of innovation. Whether launching products from zero to one or helping clients adapt to emerging technologies, we operate in dynamic environments where experimentation, rapid delivery, and collaboration are constant. AI isn’t an add-on here - it’s embedded in how we design, build, test, and ship. From AI-assisted coding and automated test generation to intelligent architecture reviews and data-driven decision loops, we leverage AI-native workflows to move faster and build smarter.</p> <p>We’re looking for a seasoned technologist who thrives in AI-enabled environments and understands how to amplify engineering output using modern AI tooling. You won’t just manage projects; you will define how AI-driven digital excellence happens here; setting standards for prompt engineering, code generation workflows, automated QA, intelligent documentation, and continuous learning systems.</p> <p>You’re a senior-level engineer with a wide-ranging technical toolkit and a strong bias toward leveraging AI to increase velocity and quality. You’ve built and shipped products, integrated AI into real delivery pipelines, and know how to move from concept to production under pressure. You’re comfortable orchestrating AI copilots, designing human-in-the-loop systems, and embedding automation across the SDLC. You’re also client-savvy. You can lead conversations, uncover needs, manage stakeholders, and translate business objectives into technical and AI-enabled delivery strategies. You understand how to position AI not as hype, but as a pragmatic accelerator - reducing time to value, improving quality, and unlocking new solution spaces. You thrive in fast-paced environments where agility, experimentation, and initiative are essential; and where AI is a core multiplier of team performance.</p> <h4>What you will do</h4> <ul> <li>Architect and build scalable, innovative software solutions; internally and for clients</li> <li>Lead engagements with clients, acting as both a trusted advisor and technical owner</li> <li>Rapidly prototype, iterate, and validate solutions using modern technologies</li> <li>Balance short-term deliverables with long-term vision for scalable systems</li> <li>Work across cross-functional teams to align product goals, timelines, and execution</li> <li>Mentor junior engineers and contribute to growing a culture of technical excellence</li> <li>Evaluate new technologies to be implemented at scale for citizen impact</li> <li>Embed AI-native development workflows across the SDLC, leveraging AI copilots, code generation, automated test creation, and intelligent documentation to increase velocity and quality</li> <li>Design and operationalize AI-assisted engineering practices, including prompt engineering standards, human-in-the-loop review processes, and continuous model evaluation to ensure secure, scalable, and production-ready delivery</li> </ul> <h4>Our core tech stack (flexible)</h4> <ul> <li>Backend: C# / .NET / Python</li> <li>Frontend: React / Next.js</li> <li>Database: MSSQL, Postgres, Elasticsearch, MongoDB</li> <li>Cloud: Azure or Google</li> <li>Dev tools: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Terraform, Ansible</li> <li>ML/AI: Langchain, LangGraph, N8n, scikit-learn, Ollama, Claude Code</li> </ul> <h4>Requirements</h4> <h4>What you’ll bring</h4> <ul> <li>6+ years of professional software engineering experience</li> <li>Expertise with C# and .NET Core, including building APIs and backend systems</li> <li>Proficiency in React and/or Next.js for modern frontend development</li> <li>Experience working with cloud services (Azure, AWS, or GCP)</li> <li>Strong communication and client management skills; comfortable owning technical delivery in client settings</li> <li>A passion for learning and working with emerging technologies</li> <li>Ability to work independently in fast-paced, dynamic environments</li> <li>Knowledge on how to integrate AI agentic development workflows to strong engineering practices</li> </ul> <h4>Bonus points for</h4> <ul> <li>Prior consulting, agency, or client-facing experience</li> <li>Experience designing cloud-native architectures and using infrastructure-as-code tools</li> <li>Open-source contributions or published technical content</li> <li>Familiarity with data science workflows or machine learning integration</li> </ul> <h4>Benefits</h4> <h4>Perks and opportunities</h4> <p><strong>Accelerated career trajectory</strong><br> We operate a performance-driven environment with clear progression pathways.</p> <p><strong>Seamless relocation</strong><br> For those relocating, we provide comprehensive transition support including visa sponsorship and relocation assistance enabling you to integrate quickly and focus on delivery from day one.</p> <p><strong>Supporting your performance</strong><br> We provide tier 1 global medical coverage, wellbeing support, family allowances where applicable, and structured savings plans.</p> <p><strong>Helping teams perform</strong><br> We work on complex high-impact engagements that demand intensity and ownership. At the same time, we are mindful of the impact this can have and aim to support sustainable performance over time through offering generous annual leave, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to connect beyond the day-to-day through retreats and team events.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>About us</h4> <p>Whiteshield is an AI-native sovereign intelligence company helping governments move from insight to action and from planning to continuous adaptation. Its platform combines workforce intelligence, economic intelligence, and adaptive policy applications to support decision-makers in real time. Founded in 2011, the company combines public policy expertise, proprietary data assets, and AI-enabled applications to support decision-makers across workforce development, economic competitiveness, and societal transformation.</p> <p>With principal operations in Dubai (DIFC) and Riyadh and a global footprint spanning the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Eurasia, and Asia, Whiteshield serves governments, sovereign institutions, multilateral organisations, and leading corporations worldwide. Its technology portfolio equips leaders with decision intelligence, workforce intelligence, and adaptive policy solutions.</p> <p>Whiteshield’s mission is to help build adaptive societies where every citizen can learn, provide, and connect.</p> <h4>Where you fit in</h4> <p>We’re a high-velocity, impact-driven team building software and data-driven solutions at the edge of innovation. Whether launching products from zero to one or helping clients adapt to emerging technologies, we operate in dynamic environments where experimentation, rapid delivery, and collaboration are constant. AI isn’t an add-on here - it’s embedded in how we design, build, test, and ship. From AI-assisted coding and automated test generation to intelligent architecture reviews and data-driven decision loops, we leverage AI-native workflows to move faster and build smarter.</p> <p>We’re looking for a seasoned technologist who thrives in AI-enabled environments and understands how to amplify engineering output using modern AI tooling. You won’t just manage projects; you will define how AI-driven digital excellence happens here; setting standards for prompt engineering, code generation workflows, automated QA, intelligent documentation, and continuous learning systems.</p> <p>You’re a senior-level engineer with a wide-ranging technical toolkit and a strong bias toward leveraging AI to increase velocity and quality. You’ve built and shipped products, integrated AI into real delivery pipelines, and know how to move from concept to production under pressure. You’re comfortable orchestrating AI copilots, designing human-in-the-loop systems, and embedding automation across the SDLC. You’re also client-savvy. You can lead conversations, uncover needs, manage stakeholders, and translate business objectives into technical and AI-enabled delivery strategies. You understand how to position AI not as hype, but as a pragmatic accelerator - reducing time to value, improving quality, and unlocking new solution spaces. You thrive in fast-paced environments where agility, experimentation, and initiative are essential; and where AI is a core multiplier of team performance.</p> <h4>What you will do</h4> <ul> <li>Architect and build scalable, innovative software solutions; internally and for clients</li> <li>Lead engagements with clients, acting as both a trusted advisor and technical owner</li> <li>Rapidly prototype, iterate, and validate solutions using modern technologies</li> <li>Balance short-term deliverables with long-term vision for scalable systems</li> <li>Work across cross-functional teams to align product goals, timelines, and execution</li> <li>Mentor junior engineers and contribute to growing a culture of technical excellence</li> <li>Evaluate new technologies to be implemented at scale for citizen impact</li> <li>Embed AI-native development workflows across the SDLC, leveraging AI copilots, code generation, automated test creation, and intelligent documentation to increase velocity and quality</li> <li>Design and operationalize AI-assisted engineering practices, including prompt engineering standards, human-in-the-loop review processes, and continuous model evaluation to ensure secure, scalable, and production-ready delivery</li> </ul> <h4>Our core tech stack (flexible)</h4> <ul> <li>Backend: C# / .NET / Python</li> <li>Frontend: React / Next.js</li> <li>Database: MSSQL, Postgres, Elasticsearch, MongoDB</li> <li>Cloud: Azure or Google</li> <li>Dev tools: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Terraform, Ansible</li> <li>ML/AI: Langchain, LangGraph, N8n, scikit-learn, Ollama, Claude Code</li> </ul> <h4>Requirements</h4> <h4>What you’ll bring</h4> <ul> <li>6+ years of professional software engineering experience</li> <li>Expertise with C# and .NET Core, including building APIs and backend systems</li> <li>Proficiency in React and/or Next.js for modern frontend development</li> <li>Experience working with cloud services (Azure, AWS, or GCP)</li> <li>Strong communication and client management skills; comfortable owning technical delivery in client settings</li> <li>A passion for learning and working with emerging technologies</li> <li>Ability to work independently in fast-paced, dynamic environments</li> <li>Knowledge on how to integrate AI agentic development workflows to strong engineering practices</li> </ul> <h4>Bonus points for</h4> <ul> <li>Prior consulting, agency, or client-facing experience</li> <li>Experience designing cloud-native architectures and using infrastructure-as-code tools</li> <li>Open-source contributions or published technical content</li> <li>Familiarity with data science workflows or machine learning integration</li> </ul> <h4>Benefits</h4> <h4>Perks and opportunities</h4> <p><strong>Accelerated career trajectory</strong><br> We operate a performance-driven environment with clear progression pathways.</p> <p><strong>Seamless relocation</strong><br> For those relocating, we provide comprehensive transition support including visa sponsorship and relocation assistance enabling you to integrate quickly and focus on delivery from day one.</p> <p><strong>Supporting your performance</strong><br> We provide tier 1 global medical coverage, wellbeing support, family allowances where applicable, and structured savings plans.</p> <p><strong>Helping teams perform</strong><br> We work on complex high-impact engagements that demand intensity and ownership. At the same time, we are mindful of the impact this can have and aim to support sustainable performance over time through offering generous annual leave, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to connect beyond the day-to-day through retreats and team events.</p></p><p></p>

<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:

<div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>POSITION INFORMATION</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">VA No.: UNDP/LBN/VA26/122</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Position Title: Institutional Reform Officer</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Duty Station: Beirut</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Duration: 4 months (without exceeding 14 working days per month)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Vacancy Date of Issue: 23 July 2026</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Vacancy Closure Date: 30 July 2026</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">National or International consultancy: National consultancy</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>BACKGROUND</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">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.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">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.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">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.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">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.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">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.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">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.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">The reform vision is structured around the following three phases:</span></div><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>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> <strong>GREENPEACE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA</strong> </p> <p> <strong>TERMS OF REFERENCE</strong> </p> <p> <strong>Regional Impact and Contribution Assessment of Greenpeace MENA s Work Since 2019</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <strong>Focus countries:</strong> United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Lebanon</li> <li> <strong>Consultancy assignment:</strong> Commissioning organisation Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (Greenpeace MENA)</li> <li> <strong>Assignment period:</strong> [To be confirmed]</li> <li> <strong>Level of effort:</strong> [To be proposed by the consultant]</li> <li> <strong>Geographic scope:</strong> MENA region, with more focused analysis of the UAE, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Lebanon</li> <li> <strong>Assessment period:</strong> 2019 to the date of commencement of the consultancy</li> <li> <strong>Reporting to:</strong> [Executive Director / designated project lead]</li> </ul> 1. Background and Rationale<br><p>Since 2019, Greenpeace MENA has sought to advance climate justice and accelerate a fair energy transition across the Middle East and North Africa. Its work has combined public campaigning, policy engagement, movement building, youth mobilisation, strategic communications, research, coalition-building and regional narrative change.</p> <p>Over the same period, the region has experienced important changes in climate policy, renewable energy deployment, public awareness, youth engagement and economic transition. These shifts have not resulted from the work of any single actor. They have been shaped by governments, civil society, social movements, researchers, communities, multilateral processes, market forces and geopolitical developments.</p> <p>Greenpeace MENA therefore wishes to commission an independent regional assessment that documents progress since 2019 and examines the organisation s contribution to that progress where credible evidence exists. The assessment should avoid simplistic or unsupported attribution. Instead, it should use a theory-of-contribution approach that distinguishes between changes directly influenced by Greenpeace MENA, changes to which Greenpeace MENA plausibly contributed alongside others, and wider contextual developments that are relevant to the organisation s mission but cannot reasonably be linked to its work.</p> <p>The assessment is intended to generate a credible evidence base for strategic learning, accountability, communications, fundraising and future programme design. It should also identify where progress has been limited, uneven or reversible, and where Greenpeace MENA may need to adapt its strategy to increase impact.</p> 2. Purpose of the Consultancy<br><p>The purpose of the consultancy is to assess and document the evolution of climate action, climate justice, renewable energy, economic transition and climate movement-building in the region since 2019, with particular focus on the UAE, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Lebanon, and to analyse Greenpeace MENA s contribution to these changes wherever this can be credibly demonstrated.</p> <p>The consultancy should produce both a regional narrative and country-level evidence. It should capture formal policy change as well as shifts in public discourse, civil society capacity, youth leadership, coalition strength, political salience and the connection between climate issues and people s daily lives.</p> 3. Specific Objectives<br><ul> <li>Document major changes since 2019 in climate policy, renewable energy policy, implementation, investment and deployment across the five focus countries.</li> <li>Assess progress in climate justice policies, decisions, public debate and institutional practice, including equity, participation, adaptation, loss and damage, just transition and protection of affected communities.</li> <li>Analyse the evolution, reach, diversity and influence of the regional climate movement, with a particular focus on youth-led climate action and the leadership of young people from the region.</li> <li>Examine the extent to which climate issues have become more connected to people s daily concerns, including energy affordability, electricity access, air pollution, public health, livelihoods, food and water security, dignity, economic opportunity and social justice.</li> <li>Assess economic diversification and energy transition developments in the UAE, including progress, limitations and contradictions in moving away from fossil-fuel dependence and expanding renewable energy and other low-carbon sectors.</li> <li>Identify outcomes and changes to which Greenpeace MENA directly contributed or plausibly contributed, and clearly distinguish these from broader changes for which no contribution can be demonstrated.</li> <li>Generate lessons and recommendations to strengthen Greenpeace MENA s future strategy, country engagement, movement-building, policy influence, communications and impact measurement.</li> </ul> 4. Scope of Work<br>4.1 Geographic and temporal scope<br><p> <strong>Geographic scope:</strong> The assessment will cover the Middle East and North Africa region, with detailed analysis of the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Lebanon. Regional developments, institutions and networks should be included where they materially affect the five-country analysis.</p> <p> <strong>Assessment period:</strong> From January 2019 to the date of commencement of the consultancy. The consultant may reference earlier developments where needed to establish a baseline or explain the significance of later changes.</p> 4.2 Thematic scope<br><strong>Theme</strong> <strong>Indicative areas of inquiry</strong> <strong>Climate policy and governance</strong> National climate strategies; nationally determined contributions; long-term strategies; sectoral plans; climate laws and institutions; implementation mechanisms; climate diplomacy; accountability and transparency. <strong>Renewable energy and energy transition</strong> Renewable energy targets, regulation, investment, procurement, deployment, decentralised energy, energy access, grid reform, storage, efficiency, electrification and fossil-fuel phase-down or phase-out debates. <strong>Climate justice</strong> Equity, differentiated responsibilities, fair access to finance, adaptation, loss and damage, just transition, participation, rights, gender and intergenerational justice, community impacts and protection of vulnerable groups. <strong>Economic diversification in the UAE</strong> Changes in economic structure, public investment, policy direction, clean energy expansion, green industries, employment and innovation, alongside continuing fossil-fuel production,&nbsp;

<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>Result of Service The Consultant will deliver three outputs supporting the organization and review of evidence, the preparation of factual research inputs for the market competition chapter, and the documentation and editorial review of the final report.</p><p>First Month Activities Review the draft sector chapters and comments received from the host country. Organize the comments and supporting evidence, identify relevant sources, flag factual or citation issues, and record matters requiring follow-up based on the guidance provided by the Project Manager. Output 1, due at the end of Month 1: A comments-and-evidence matrix linking comments to supporting sources and identifying factual or citation issues and matters requiring follow-up.</p><p>Second Month Activities Based on the outlines, analytical questions and guidance provided by the Project Manager, organize source material relevant to prices, trade, supply chains, market structure and barriers to competition across the selected sectors. Prepare factual summaries, background inputs, and draft tables and figures, and identify evidence gaps or questions requiring analysis by the Project Manager and project team. Output 2, due at the end of Month 2: A research support package for the market competition chapter comprising organized source material, factual summaries and background inputs, draft tables and figures, and a list of evidence gaps or questions requiring analysis by the Project Manager and project team.</p><p>Third Month Activities Support the review of the final report by organizing comments, checking citations and selected figures, reviewing editorial and internal consistency, maintaining a comments-and-response log, and recording unresolved issues requiring a decision by the Project Manager. Consolidate stakeholder meeting and interview minutes prepared during the assignment. Output 3, due at the end of Month 3: A contribution to the review of the final report, including a consolidated comments-and-response log, checked citations and selected figures, an editorial and consistency checklist, stakeholder meeting and interview minutes, and unresolved issues identified for the Project Manager s decision.</p><p>Work Location UN-House ESCWA Expected duration 3 months</p><p>Duties and Responsibilities</p><ol><li>Background Promoting fair and competitive markets supports economic efficiency, private-sector development and consumer welfare. Across the Arab region, economic diversification, digitalization and changes in global supply chains are reshaping market conditions. These developments increase the need for reliable data and applied research to help governments assess competition challenges and develop evidence-based policy responses. ESCWA supports member States in strengthening competition frameworks, improving market performance and building analytical and institutional capacities. Within the Economic Governance, Development Planning and Regulatory Modernization workstream, the Competition Policy portfolio combines regional policy dialogue, country-level technical assistance, market studies, capacity-building and knowledge products, in collaboration with national authorities and regional and international partners. Competition-based market studies are an important part of this work. They examine market structure, supply chains, business practices and regulatory conditions to identify constraints affecting competition. Within this portfolio, ESCWA is supporting the Sultanate of Oman through an extrabudgetary (XB) project on the building materials sector and its implications for competition. The study examines the sector across production, imports and distribution, including market concentration, supply and demand conditions, and institutional and regulatory arrangements. It aims to inform recommendations for improving competition and market functioning. ESCWA seeks to engage a National Research Consultant to provide research, documentation and editorial support in the area of competition policy for the completion of the Oman building materials study. The Consultant will organize source material and stakeholder comments, prepare factual summaries and background inputs, check figures and citations, and maintain review records for the project team. The Consultant will also contribute to related team activities and other XB projects under the Economic Governance, Development Planning and Regulatory Modernization workstream, as required.</li><li>Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager and Economic Affairs Officer, the Consultant will provide research, documentation and editorial support in the area of competition policy for the Oman building materials study. Based on the outlines, analytical questions and guidance provided by the Project Manager, the Consultant will organize source material and stakeholder comments, prepare factual summaries and background inputs, develop draft tables and figures, check figures and citations, and maintain comments, responses and review records. The Consultant will participate in project-related stakeholder meetings and interviews and prepare minutes to support the review process. The Consultant will also contribute to other activities and XB projects under the Economic Governance, Development Planning and Regulatory Modernization workstream, as required</li></ol><p>The methodology, analytical interpretation, competition assessment, conclusions, recommendations, confidentiality decisions, and final approval of the dashboard and report will remain the responsibility of the Project Manager and project team.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>A Bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, law, business administration or another relevant field is required. A Master's degree in a relevant field is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of one year of professional experience in desk research, evidence organization, reference checking, meeting documentation and support to analytical reports is required. Experience supporting research or analytical work in competition policy, market studies or a related public-policy field is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. In addition, Arabic is a working language at ESCWA. For this position fluency in English and Arabic is required.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>The consultant is to support the Computational Economics Team in transforming its analytical and computational work, country engagements and evidence into high-quality, accessible and useful knowledge products for policymakers, practitioners and other audiences. The consultant will also support the systematic collection of Member State experiences, feedback and user needs through interviews, surveys and other research methods, and contribute to the development of new editorial and knowledge-product formats. The consultant will research, interview, synthesize, structure, draft and edit material under the substantive and methodological guidance of the Computational Economics Team. The assignment also requires initiative in identifying useful stories, formats and opportunities for knowledge products, with the level of independent product development expected to increase with experience and familiarity with the team's work.<br> Work Location<br>Remote<br> Expected duration<br>6 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>Background: This position is located in the Decision-Support and Data Science Division (DSDSD). The Division is part of ESCWA's broader modernization and innovation efforts, providing advanced analytics and decision-support services within ESCWA, other UN entities, and Member States. Aligned with the UN 2.0 agenda and grounded in strategic foresight, DSDSD leverages data-driven insights, emerging technologies, and scenario-based planning to anticipate trends and proactively inform policymaking and operations. Its core functions include data integration and management; data quality assurance; advanced analytics and modeling; machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions; real-time dashboards and performance reporting; and data visualization and business intelligence; and the design and development of specialized digital decision-support tools. Through these capabilities, DSDSD empowers evidence-based decision-making, fosters organizational efficiency, and catalyzes strategic innovation across the region. Duties and responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the consultant will be responsible for independently performing the following: 1. Policy Research, Interviews and Evidence Collection • Conduct desk research and collect relevant evidence on economic, social and public policy issues related to the work of the Computational Economics Team and ISPAR. • Prepare and conduct interviews, surveys and other qualitative evidence-gathering activities with Member States, practitioners and other stakeholders to document country experiences, collect user feedback, identify emerging needs and generate evidence for analytical and product-development purposes. • Organize, synthesize and document evidence collected through research and country engagement in formats that can be reused across country pages, reports, briefs, digital products and other knowledge outputs. 2. Policy and Analytical Writing • Draft clear, concise and evidence-based policy and analytical content that translates complex economic, statistical and computational material for policymakers, practitioners and non-specialist audiences. • Prepare country stories, case studies, short briefs, web content and other written products based on the team's analysis, country engagements and research. • Edit and strengthen draft material for clarity, structure, consistency, accuracy and accessibility while preserving the underlying analytical meaning. 3. Research and Drafting Support for Analytical Publications • Support literature and evidence reviews, background research, fact-checking, source verification and the preparation of structured inputs for reports, working papers, conference papers and other analytical publications. • Prepare and revise draft sections and supporting material under the substantive and methodological guidance of the Computational Economics Team, ensuring appropriate sourcing and adherence to ESCWA publication standards. 4. Editorial Strategy and Knowledge-Product Development • Contribute to the development of editorial series, digital content and knowledge products that make the team's work more accessible, engaging, useful and visible to relevant audiences. • Proactively identify and propose new editorial formats, stories, digital products and knowledge products based on the team's analytical work and interactions with Member States; independently develop agreed products from concept and research through to a high-quality draft; and recommend approaches for engaging relevant professional communities and improving the accessibility and usefulness of ISPAR and related products.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A Master's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public policy, Economics, International relations, 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 5 years of relevant professional experience in policy research, journalism, analytical writing, editorial work, knowledge products, or a closely related field is required. Demonstrated experience independently researching complex topics and developing high-quality policy, analytical or editorial products from concept through final draft is required. Demonstrated experience designing and conducting interviews, surveys or other qualitative evidence-gathering activities with senior stakeholders, practitioners or public-sector counterparts is required. Strong ability to translate technical, economic, statistical or policy material into accurate and compelling content for different audiences is required. Demonstrated ability to identify and propose editorial angles, knowledge products, digital formats or other approaches for disseminating analytical work is required Experience supporting analytical publications through literature research, evidence synthesis, fact-checking, structuring, drafting and substantive editing is required A strong portfolio or samples demonstrating excellent English-language writing across more than one format will be required. Experience working on development issues, with international organizations, governments or public-sector stakeholders is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English is required and knowledge of Arabic and 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.<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>

<p>Result of Service The Consultant will deliver three outputs that strengthen data management, support the project team in preparing and finalizing the dashboard through chart-ready datasets, checked figures, organized charts and documented sources, and verify the evidence underlying the Oman building materials study. The outputs will also document stakeholder inputs, corrections and outstanding factual issues to support the preparation and review of the final report.</p><p>First Month Activities</p><p>Compile, clean and organize sectoral and macroeconomic data using the HS and ISIC classifications and sources identified by the project team. Update the project data repository, record source references and file details, prepare a basic data dictionary, and identify missing, inconsistent or unclear information requiring follow-up.</p><p>Output 1, due at the end of Month 1: An organized and populated project data repository containing updated sectoral and macroeconomic datasets, source records, a basic data dictionary, and an initial list of missing or inconsistent information.</p><p>Second Month Activities</p><p>Prepare chart-ready datasets and support the organization of charts for the project dashboard. Check figures, calculations and source references, maintain a chart and source list, and record discrepancies, corrections and outstanding issues. Assist in implementing any data-access arrangements specified by the Project Manager.</p><p>Output 2, due at the end of Month 2: Dashboard support comprising chart-ready datasets, an organized chart list, links between each chart and its underlying data and source, and a log of discrepancies, corrections and outstanding issues.</p><p>Third Month Activities</p><p>Support peer review of the final report by checking reported figures against source data and reproducing the calculations and charts used in the report. Consolidate stakeholder meeting and interview minutes prepared throughout the assignment.</p><p>Output 3, due at the end of Month 3: A peer-review contribution to the final report comprising checked final-report tables and charts, reproducible supporting calculations, updated source references, consolidated stakeholder meeting and interview minutes, a stakeholder comments-and-response log, and a list of outstanding factual issues for the project team s attention.</p><p>Work Location UN-House ESCWA Expected duration 3 months</p><p>Duties and Responsibilities</p><p>1. Background Promoting fair and competitive markets supports economic efficiency, private-sector development and consumer welfare. Across the Arab region, economic diversification, digitalization and changes in global supply chains are reshaping market conditions. These developments increase the need for reliable data and applied research to help governments assess competition challenges and develop evidence-based policy responses. ESCWA supports member States in strengthening competition frameworks, improving market performance and building analytical and institutional capacities. Within the Economic Governance, Development Planning and Regulatory Modernization workstream, the Competition Policy portfolio combines regional policy dialogue, country-level technical assistance, market studies, capacity-building and knowledge products, in collaboration with national authorities and regional and international partners. Competition-based market studies are an important part of this work. They examine market structure, supply chains, business practices and regulatory conditions to identify constraints affecting competition. Within this portfolio, ESCWA is supporting the Sultanate of Oman through an extrabudgetary (XB) project on the building materials sector and its implications for competition. The study examines the sector across production, imports and distribution, including market concentration, supply and demand conditions, and institutional and regulatory arrangements. It aims to inform recommendations for improving competition and market functioning. ESCWA seeks to engage a National Research Consultant to support the compilation, organization and verification of the project s data and documentation. The consultant will maintain the project data repository, prepare chart-ready datasets, check figures and source references, organize charts and flag missing or inconsistent information for the project team s attention. The consultant will also document stakeholder inputs and maintain related project records. In addition, the consultant will contribute to related team activities, including the 7th Arab Competition Forum and other XB projects under the Economic Governance, Development Planning and Regulatory Modernization workstream.</p><p>2. Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager and Economic Affairs Officer, the Consultant will support the compilation, organization and verification of data for the Oman building materials project. Using the HS and ISIC classifications and data sources identified by the project team, the Consultant will collect, extract, clean and organize sectoral and macroeconomic data, including trade volumes and prices, and maintain the project s structured data repository. The Consultant will prepare chart-ready datasets, check reported figures and calculations against their underlying data and sources, organize charts and related source references, and flag missing, inconsistent or unclear information for the project team s attention. The Consultant will maintain source references, file records, stakeholder meeting and interview minutes, and a log of discrepancies, corrections and outstanding issues. Where required, the Consultant may assist in implementing the data-access arrangements specified by the Project Manager. The Consultant will also contribute to other activities and XB projects under the Economic Governance, Development Planning and Regulatory Modernization workstream, as required. The methodology, analytical interpretation, competition assessment, conclusions, recommendations, confidentiality decisions, and final approval of the dashboard and report will remain the responsibility of the Project Manager and project team.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, or related areas is required. A Master's degree in a relevant field is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of two years of professional experience in data collection, data cleaning, spreadsheet management, chart preparation and research documentation is required. Experience supporting data visualization or dashboard-related work is desirable.</p><p>Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. In addition, Arabic is a working language at ESCWA. For this position fluency in English and Arabic is required.</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>The Consultant will deliver three outputs supporting the organization and review of evidence, the preparation of factual research inputs for the market competition chapter, and the documentation and editorial review of the final report. First Month Activities • Review the draft sector chapters and comments received from the host country. Organize the comments and supporting evidence, identify relevant sources, flag factual or citation issues, and record matters requiring follow-up based on the guidance provided by the Project Manager. • Output 1, due at the end of Month 1: A comments-and-evidence matrix linking comments to supporting sources and identifying factual or citation issues and matters requiring follow-up. Second Month Activities • Based on the outlines, analytical questions and guidance provided by the Project Manager, organize source material relevant to prices, trade, supply chains, market structure and barriers to competition across the selected sectors. Prepare factual summaries, background inputs, and draft tables and figures, and identify evidence gaps or questions requiring analysis by the Project Manager and project team. • Output 2, due at the end of Month 2: A research support package for the market competition chapter comprising organized source material, factual summaries and background inputs, draft tables and figures, and a list of evidence gaps or questions requiring analysis by the Project Manager and project team. Third Month Activities • Support the review of the final report by organizing comments, checking citations and selected figures, reviewing editorial and internal consistency, maintaining a comments-and-response log, and recording unresolved issues requiring a decision by the Project Manager. Consolidate stakeholder meeting and interview minutes prepared during the assignment. • Output 3, due at the end of Month 3: A contribution to the review of the final report, including a consolidated comments-and-response log, checked citations and selected figures, an editorial and consistency checklist, stakeholder meeting and interview minutes, and unresolved issues identified for the Project Manager’s decision.<br> Work Location<br>UN-House ESCWA<br> Expected duration<br>3 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>1. Background Promoting fair and competitive markets supports economic efficiency, private-sector development and consumer welfare. Across the Arab region, economic diversification, digitalization and changes in global supply chains are reshaping market conditions. These developments increase the need for reliable data and applied research to help governments assess competition challenges and develop evidence-based policy responses. ESCWA supports member States in strengthening competition frameworks, improving market performance and building analytical and institutional capacities. Within the Economic Governance, Development Planning and Regulatory Modernization workstream, the Competition Policy portfolio combines regional policy dialogue, country-level technical assistance, market studies, capacity-building and knowledge products, in collaboration with national authorities and regional and international partners. Competition-based market studies are an important part of this work. They examine market structure, supply chains, business practices and regulatory conditions to identify constraints affecting competition. Within this portfolio, ESCWA is supporting the Sultanate of Oman through an extrabudgetary (XB) project on the building materials sector and its implications for competition. The study examines the sector across production, imports and distribution, including market concentration, supply and demand conditions, and institutional and regulatory arrangements. It aims to inform recommendations for improving competition and market functioning. ESCWA seeks to engage a National Research Consultant to provide research, documentation and editorial support in the area of competition policy for the completion of the Oman building materials study. The Consultant will organize source material and stakeholder comments, prepare factual summaries and background inputs, check figures and citations, and maintain review records for the project team. The Consultant will also contribute to related team activities and other XB projects under the Economic Governance, Development Planning and Regulatory Modernization workstream, as required. 2. Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager and Economic Affairs Officer, the Consultant will provide research, documentation and editorial support in the area of competition policy for the Oman building materials study. Based on the outlines, analytical questions and guidance provided by the Project Manager, the Consultant will organize source material and stakeholder comments, prepare factual summaries and background inputs, develop draft tables and figures, check figures and citations, and maintain comments, responses and review records. The Consultant will participate in project-related stakeholder meetings and interviews and prepare minutes to support the review process. The Consultant will also contribute to other activities and XB projects under the Economic Governance, Development Planning and Regulatory Modernization workstream, as required The methodology, analytical interpretation, competition assessment, conclusions, recommendations, confidentiality decisions, and final approval of the dashboard and report will remain the responsibility of the Project Manager and project team.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A Bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, law, business administration or another relevant field is required. A Master's degree in a relevant field is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of one year of professional experience in desk research, evidence organization, reference checking, meeting documentation and support to analytical reports is required. Experience supporting research or analytical work in competition policy, market studies or a related public-policy field is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. In addition, Arabic is a working language at 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).<br> Additional Information<br>Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>The consultant will produce 3 deliverables in a timely manner: • Deliverable 1: 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: Completion of the first full draft of the paper, including the conceptual analysis, empirical results, case studies, assessment of key constraints, policy implications and preliminary recommendations. • Deliverable 3: Finalization of the full paper by refining results, taking into account review comments, and including complete data and methodological documentation.<br> Work Location<br>Remote<br> Expected duration<br>4 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>Background The Arab region occupies a strategic location linking Asia, Africa and Europe and possesses significant ports, transport corridors and logistics infrastructure. Yet these assets are unevenly developed and face gaps in cross-border infrastructure, multimodal transport, logistics performance, border procedures and institutional coordination. Improving transport and logistics systems can reduce transport costs and travel times, expand market access, facilitate investment and production networks, and strengthen supply-chain resilience. Realizing these opportunities requires efficient infrastructure, harmonized transport and border procedures, stronger institutional and technological capabilities, and effective links between transport corridors and productive activities. Against this background, ESCWA proposes an analytical paper on Market Access, Transport and Logistics Development in the Arab Region, assessing existing assets and flows, economic opportunities and constraints, and policy priorities for expanding regional market access and supporting economic transformation. Duties and Responsibilities The objective of the consultancy is to prepare an analytical paper on Market Access, Transport and Logistics Development in the Arab Region. The paper will assess the region's transport and logistics systems, examine their relationship with market access and economic performance, identify infrastructure and institutional gaps, and develop policy priorities for improving efficiency, accessibility and resilience. Under the overall guidance of ESCWA, the consultant will undertake the following tasks: • Assess the landscape and performance of transport and logistics hubs and multimodal corridors across the Arab region and their role in expanding market access. • Analyse how efficient transport and logistics systems can reduce trade and transport costs, expand market access, facilitate investment and value chains, and strengthen private-sector and employment opportunities. • Assess institutional, regulatory and operational frameworks, including transport and transit agreements, and customs and border cooperation. • Identify critical infrastructure and capability gaps, including missing links, underutilized corridors, border delays, high logistics costs, weak multimodal integration and exposure to geopolitical, climate and supply-chain disruptions. • Develop policy recommendations for strengthening transport and logistics systems, expanding market access, diversifying strategic routes and strengthening supply-chain resilience.<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. Publications on macroeconomic issues or infrastructure development in the Arab region in peer reviewed journals or reputed international publications 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 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 area ( speak, read, write, and understand).<br> Additional Information<br>Not available.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>The Consultant will deliver three outputs that strengthen data management, support the project team in preparing and finalizing the dashboard through chart-ready datasets, checked figures, organized charts and documented sources, and verify the evidence underlying the Oman building materials study. The outputs will also document stakeholder inputs, corrections and outstanding factual issues to support the preparation and review of the final report. First Month Activities • Compile, clean and organize sectoral and macroeconomic data using the HS and ISIC classifications and sources identified by the project team. Update the project data repository, record source references and file details, prepare a basic data dictionary, and identify missing, inconsistent or unclear information requiring follow-up. • Output 1, due at the end of Month 1: An organized and populated project data repository containing updated sectoral and macroeconomic datasets, source records, a basic data dictionary, and an initial list of missing or inconsistent information. Second Month Activities • Prepare chart-ready datasets and support the organization of charts for the project dashboard. Check figures, calculations and source references, maintain a chart and source list, and record discrepancies, corrections and outstanding issues. Assist in implementing any data-access arrangements specified by the Project Manager. • Output 2, due at the end of Month 2: Dashboard support comprising chart-ready datasets, an organized chart list, links between each chart and its underlying data and source, and a log of discrepancies, corrections and outstanding issues. Third Month Activities • Support peer review of the final report by checking reported figures against source data and reproducing the calculations and charts used in the report. Consolidate stakeholder meeting and interview minutes prepared throughout the assignment. • Output 3, due at the end of Month 3: A peer-review contribution to the final report comprising checked final-report tables and charts, reproducible supporting calculations, updated source references, consolidated stakeholder meeting and interview minutes, a stakeholder comments-and-response log, and a list of outstanding factual issues for the project team’s attention.<br> Work Location<br>UN-House ESCWA<br> Expected duration<br>3 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>1. Background Promoting fair and competitive markets supports economic efficiency, private-sector development and consumer welfare. Across the Arab region, economic diversification, digitalization and changes in global supply chains are reshaping market conditions. These developments increase the need for reliable data and applied research to help governments assess competition challenges and develop evidence-based policy responses. ESCWA supports member States in strengthening competition frameworks, improving market performance and building analytical and institutional capacities. Within the Economic Governance, Development Planning and Regulatory Modernization workstream, the Competition Policy portfolio combines regional policy dialogue, country-level technical assistance, market studies, capacity-building and knowledge products, in collaboration with national authorities and regional and international partners. Competition-based market studies are an important part of this work. They examine market structure, supply chains, business practices and regulatory conditions to identify constraints affecting competition. Within this portfolio, ESCWA is supporting the Sultanate of Oman through an extrabudgetary (XB) project on the building materials sector and its implications for competition. The study examines the sector across production, imports and distribution, including market concentration, supply and demand conditions, and institutional and regulatory arrangements. It aims to inform recommendations for improving competition and market functioning. ESCWA seeks to engage a National Research Consultant to support the compilation, organization and verification of the project’s data and documentation. The consultant will maintain the project data repository, prepare chart-ready datasets, check figures and source references, organize charts and flag missing or inconsistent information for the project team’s attention. The consultant will also document stakeholder inputs and maintain related project records. In addition, the consultant will contribute to related team activities, including the 7th Arab Competition Forum and other XB projects under the Economic Governance, Development Planning and Regulatory Modernization workstream. 2. Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager and Economic Affairs Officer, the Consultant will support the compilation, organization and verification of data for the Oman building materials project. Using the HS and ISIC classifications and data sources identified by the project team, the Consultant will collect, extract, clean and organize sectoral and macroeconomic data, including trade volumes and prices, and maintain the project’s structured data repository. The Consultant will prepare chart-ready datasets, check reported figures and calculations against their underlying data and sources, organize charts and related source references, and flag missing, inconsistent or unclear information for the project team’s attention. The Consultant will maintain source references, file records, stakeholder meeting and interview minutes, and a log of discrepancies, corrections and outstanding issues. Where required, the Consultant may assist in implementing the data-access arrangements specified by the Project Manager. The Consultant will also contribute to other activities and XB projects under the Economic Governance, Development Planning and Regulatory Modernization workstream, as required. The methodology, analytical interpretation, competition assessment, conclusions, recommendations, confidentiality decisions, and final approval of the dashboard and report will remain the responsibility of the Project Manager and project team.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, or related areas is required. A Master's degree in a relevant field is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of two years of professional experience in data collection, data cleaning, spreadsheet management, chart preparation and research documentation is required. Experience supporting data visualization or dashboard-related work is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. In addition, Arabic is a working language at 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).<br> Additional Information<br>Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br><br> </div>

<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>