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<p>Senior Graphic Designer/ UX/UI Designer Location: Lebanon Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Work Model: Hybrid primarily remote with office attendance when required Working Schedule: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM</p><p>The Senior Graphic Designer / UI/UX Designer will be responsible for taking projects from initial research and concept development through branding, UI/UX design, prototyping, developer handoff, and final production. The ideal candidate is someone who thinks beyond individual screens or visuals and can create scalable, reusable design systems while maintaining a consistent brand identity across multiple platforms.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Research competitors, industries, visual trends, and UX patterns using traditional and AI-assisted tools.</li><li>Develop concepts, visual directions, campaign ideas, and brand assets.</li><li>Build and maintain structured brand and design systems.</li><li>Create reusable Figma components, variables, templates, and responsive layouts.</li><li>Develop UI/UX designs and interactive prototypes for websites and digital products.</li><li>Use AI and rapid-prototyping tools to accelerate concept development and validation.</li><li>Produce high-quality marketing and brand assets using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.</li><li>Maintain visual consistency across websites, applications, presentations, social media, campaigns, and print materials.</li><li>Collaborate closely with software developers to ensure accurate design implementation.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Minimum 5 years of professional design experience.</li><li>Strong portfolio covering branding, graphic design, and UI/UX.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Figma, including: Design systems, Variables and design tokens, Components and variants, Auto Layout, Responsive layouts, Prototyping, Developer handoff / Dev Mode</li><li>Strong understanding of UX principles and user-centered design.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.</li><li>Experience with AI-assisted creative tools such as Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, or similar platforms.</li><li>Strong experience working with developers and translating designs into functional digital experiences.</li><li>Experience with rapid prototyping and design-to-code workflows is highly preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with Claude Code is strongly preferred.</li><li>Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or similar frontend technologies is an advantage.</li></ul><p>Additional Advantages</p><ul><li>Experience with any of the following would be considered a plus: After Effects, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Blender, 3D modelling and rendering, Product or architectural visualization, AI video and motion-generation tools.</li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>About Huzzle At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia.<br> Our clients include fast-growing startups and established businesses in SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech.<br> Unlike traditional outsourcing, you’ll be placed directly with a client as a core member of their team—giving you real ownership, career progression, and long-term stability.<br> Role Type: Full-time Engagement: Independent Contractor Job Summary We are looking for a driven, confident, and results-oriented Sales Development Representative who is fluent in both Arabic and English to join a fast-paced B2B sales environment.<br> This is a high-volume outbound sales role for someone who is comfortable prospecting, generating leads, speaking with business decision-makers, and consistently making 80–100 outbound calls per day.<br> The ideal candidate has hands-on B2B sales and lead generation experience, excellent communication skills, and the resilience to thrive in a target-driven environment.<br> Key Responsibilities Make 80–100 outbound calls per day to prospective B2B customers.<br> Research, identify, and qualify potential business prospects and decision-makers.<br> Generate new leads through proactive outbound prospecting and cold calling.<br> Engage prospects confidently in both Arabic and English .<br> Understand prospects' business needs and identify potential sales opportunities.<br> Qualify leads based on established criteria and progress suitable prospects through the sales pipeline.<br> Schedule qualified meetings and demos for the wider sales team.<br> Maintain accurate prospect information, activities, and follow-ups within the CRM.<br> Consistently work toward individual and team KPIs, including call volume, qualified opportunities, and meetings booked.<br> Follow up persistently and professionally with prospects across multiple touchpoints.<br> Collaborate with sales leadership to continuously improve outreach strategies, messaging, and conversion rates.<br> Fully remote role with flexible working hours Work with high-growth international companies Clear career progression to Account Executive and beyond Performance-based bonuses and incentives Direct hire with global clients (not outsourced) Ongoing training, mentorship, and sales development support Fluent Arabic speaker – essential.<br> Fluent spoken and written English – essential.<br> Previous B2B sales experience is required.<br> Proven experience in lead generation, outbound prospecting, or cold calling.<br> Comfortable completing 80–100 outbound calls daily.<br> Strong telephone communication and objection-handling skills.<br> Confident engaging with business owners, managers, executives, and other decision-makers.<br> Experience using a CRM and maintaining accurate sales activity records.<br> Strong organizational and follow-up skills.<br> Resilient, self-motivated, competitive, and comfortable working toward ambitious sales targets.<br> Reliable internet connection and a professional remote working environment.<br></span> </div>

1. Company Description: <br>Twellium Industrial Company Limited entered the Ghanaian beverage market in 2013, starting with products such as Rush Energy Drink and Verna Mineral Water. The company has since expanded to produce over sixty different beverage brands and flavors, including malt-based drinks and carbonated soft drinks, all made in Ghana and designed to be affordable. Twellium also produces McBerry biscuits and cakes, featuring a diverse range of products prepared under strict health and safety measures. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and excellence, with a strong lineup of market-leading brands enjoyed by consumers across the region. <br> <br>2. Job Purpose: <br>The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing plans to drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and revenue growth for the company. This role involves managing the promotion of products, analyzing market trends, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product positioning in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. <br> <br>3. Duties & Responsibilities: <br>Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to achieve business objectives. <br>Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitor strategies. <br>Create and manage annual marketing budgets and allocate resources effectively. <br>Oversee brand positioning, ensuring consistency across all marketing channels. <br>Manage and evolve the company’s visual identity, including packaging design, advertising, and digital presence. <br>Develop strategies to increase brand equity and consumer loyalty. <br>Plan & execute product launches including creating marketing collateral, coordinating campaigns & engaging sales team <br>Work with R&D and production teams to align product development with market demands. <br>Analyze product performance and develop strategies to improve market share. <br>Manage the company’s online presence, including website, social media platforms, and e-commerce initiatives. <br>Plan and execute digital campaigns using AI & latest marketing trends to drive traffic and conversions. <br>Collaborate with content creators to produce engaging materials such as blog posts, videos, and infographics. <br>Partner with the sales team to develop promotional materials, sales tools, and presentations. <br>Provide insights on consumer behavior and industry trends to support sales strategies. <br>Track and evaluate marketing campaign performance through KPIs and ROI analysis. <br>Generate regular reports to present key findings and recommendations to stakeholders. <br> <br>3. Qualifications & Experience: <br>Bachelor’s degree in business administration with emphasis in marketing - MBA degree is a plus <br>Marketing/Social media certifications <br>10+ years of experience in a similar role - F&B industry is mandatory <br>Proven track record of developing successful marketing campaigns and achieving measurable results <br>Strong leadership and team management skills. <br>Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. <br>Ability to analyze sales data and market trends. <br>Problem-solving and decision-making abilities

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>This consultancy is expected to provide evidence-based strategic advice on strengthening AI adoption, development and innovation within Jordan’s private sector. It will support MoDEE and other stakeholders in leveraging AI startups and businesses to advance national development priorities and progress toward the SDGs. The consultant will submit the following deliverables: 1. Survey questionnaire including contextual background and rationale; 2. Data analysis report (survey findings); 3. Insights from the national consultation meeting; 4. Final report.<br> Work Location<br>Remote<br> Expected duration<br>3 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Cluster Leader of the 2030 Agenda and SDG Coordination Cluster and/or delegated staff. Coordination and follow-up with the consultant will be done through e-mails, phone calls and virtual meetings. The consultant will be required to provide updates on progress and submit phased deliverables, as per the agreed timeline. The consultant will develop an analytical report examining the contributions of Jordan's AI startups to national development priorities. The report will assess challenges facing AI development, innovation and adoption, identify capacity and skills gaps, document emerging good practices or success stories, and propose actionable recommendations to strengthen the role of the private sector working in AI in advancing Jordan's development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report will identify and distinguish the needs of startups at the ideation stage from those of high-growth startups, organizing them into two tracks. To fulfill this objective, the consultant will undertake the following activities: 1. Design a structured questionnaire to collect evidence on the experiences, challenges and skills and knowledge needs of AI startups and other private-sector actors working in AI in Jordan, if relevant. The survey will primarily draw on the database of AI startups maintained by MoDEE, among other potential sources. The questionnaire will seek to answer the following questions: What AI solutions have companies developed and to which national development priorities and sectors have these solutions contributed? What are major AI success stories and what made them possible? What challenges are companies facing in this respect? What are their emerging needs based on their development phase which could include capacity and skills, partnerships, networks, etc. and what support would enable them to further develop, deploy, and scale AI solutions? The consultant will: a. Conduct background research to inform and justify the survey design and question selection. The consultant will develop the survey questions in both English and Arabic and consider developing different sets of questions or survey pathways based on the startup development phase (ideation, early-stage vs. high-growth), b. Ensure that the questionnaire allows for appropriate disaggregation of responses by gender of founder or leadership, geographical location, sector, technology subsector, company size, and other relevant demographic, social and contextual variables, c. Collaborate with ESCWA to review, validate and refine the questionnaire, including the incorporation of additional disaggregation variables as needed, d. Pilot the questionnaire with a small number of respondents and revise it based on the feedback received before its full launch, e. Support administering the survey and implement activities that help maximize the response rate, f. Monitor the responses, identify any gaps or underrepresented groups, and recommend targeted follow-up measures as needed, g. Assess the quality and completeness of the collected data and identify potential response biases and any methodological limitations, and document these in the analysis, h. Analyze the collected qualitative and quantitative data and prepare a summary of findings, including relevant visualizations, key insights and policy implications. The consultant will also submit the cleaned dataset and a document explaining the variables and response categories. 2. Support ESCWA in the organization and facilitation of a national consultation meeting in Jordan bringing together government and private sector representatives, as well as other relevant stakeholders such as academia. The national consultation will facilitate a stakeholder dialogue to: a. identify untapped AI opportunities for further leveraging private sector contributions to national development priorities in Jordan, b. identify various needs (capacity building, partnerships, networking, accessing funds, and others) and the corresponding policy measures needed to strengthen the AI ecosystem, c. validate and enrich the findings emerging from the survey and desk research. The consultant will contribute to identifying relevant stakeholders; preparing the proposed agenda, discussion questions and facilitation methodology; presenting the preliminary survey findings; supporting the facilitation of the technical discussions; and developing g a summary of the consultation outcomes. 3. Develop a final comprehensive report building on the survey findings, national consultation outcomes and desk research. The report should: (i) include practical and prioritized recommendations for Jordan targeting different stakeholders based on the analysis and consultation; (ii) identify priority areas for the capacity-building programme to be developed during the next phase of the initiative; and (iii) include a regional outlook section covering the potential of replicating the approach in other countries and implementing similar recommendations, subject to adaptation to their national contexts.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A Master's degree in economics, finance, international development, public policies, information technology, or a related field is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in development research, policy analysis or private sector development is required. A focus on AI or technology companies is desirable. Experience in data analytics or a related area is desirable. Knowledge of, or experience with, the startup ecosystem in Jordan in desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Arabic is also one of the six official languages of the United Nations and a working language of ESCWA. For this consultancy, fluency in English and Arabic 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>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>

Position Summary <br> <br>We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Personal / Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing schedules, coordinating communications, organizing documents, handling day-to-day administrative tasks, and ensuring the smooth execution of business and personal priorities while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. <br> <br>## Key Responsibilities <br> <br>### Administrative Support <br> <br>* Manage calendars, appointments, meetings. <br>* Prepare, organize, and maintain files, records, and documentation. <br>* Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, responding or redirecting as appropriate. <br>* Maintain office supplies and coordinate with vendors and service providers. <br> <br>### Personal Assistance <br> <br>* Coordinate personal appointments and schedules. <br>* Assist with personal errands and special projects when required. <br>* Manage reminders for important deadlines, events, and commitments. <br> <br>### Coordination & Communication <br> <br>* Schedule meetings and prepare agendas. <br>* Take meeting notes and follow up on action items. <br>* Coordinate internal communication between departments. <br> <br>Qualifications <br> <br>* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred. <br>* 2–5 years of experience in an administrative or executive support role. <br>* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. <br>* Strong organizational and time management skills. <br>* High level of discretion and confidentiality. <br>* Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. <br> <br>## Technical Skills <br> <br>* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). <br>* Experience with Google Workspace. <br>* Strong internet research and document management skills. <br> <br>## Personal Attributes <br> <br>* Highly organized and detail-oriented. <br>* Professional, trustworthy, and dependable. <br>* Proactive with the ability to anticipate needs. <br>* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. <br>* Positive attitude with a willingness to learn. <br> <br>Full-time <br> <br>Salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and skills

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>Expected outputs comprise: • IGM 6.0 and DCDF 3.0 work packages: the complete set of substantive, coordination and operational materials for preparation, delivery and follow-up — including the Tunisia national workshop and the regional EGM / High-Level Roundtable convened back to back with IGM 6.0 — with maintained contribution and follow-up trackers. • ADA 2.0, ADDR 3.0 and MMM/GM work packages: research and evidence inputs, consultation and comments matrices, consolidated drafting inputs and revised text, annexes, statistical tables and visual aids, validation and issue logs, and updated assessment elements, metadata and guidance. • Integrated delivery and follow-up tracker: a regularly updated workplan covering responsibilities, milestones, deadlines, clearances, versions, action points and interdependencies across the channels and product streams. • Progress and handover documentation: concise periodic progress updates and an organized final handover package of working files, source materials, outstanding actions and cleared versions. Furthermore, support to: NDDRs 3.0 for 12 countries; ADD-FPM 3.0; ESCWA inputs to WSIS+20 follow-up and GDC-related processes, including WSIS-GDC matrices, and participation in global and regional fora; JTC/CRTCM and AWG meetings and related follow-ups; preparations for the LAS Permanent Committee, Executive Bureau and ATICM meetings of December 2026 and January 2027; the DCD-OP, related portals and the Observatories; and general project level support functions across the above.<br> Work Location<br>UN-ESCWA<br> Expected duration<br>2.5 Months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>OBJECTIVES The services of an individual contractor are required to provide substantive, research, coordination, documentation and operational support under ADCD-ASAP, Phase 2, through: • two priority engagement channels: the sixth session of the Committee on Technology for Development (IGM 6.0); and the third Arab Digital Cooperation and Development Forum (DCDF 3.0), targeted for end January 2027, subject to host confirmation, with its three high-level segments — the second High-Level Partners Conference on the Arab Digital Agenda (HLPC.ADA 2.0) the fifth Arab High-Level Forum on WSIS and the 2030 Agenda (AHLF.WSIS 5.0) and the eighth Arab Internet Governance Forum (Arab IGF 8.0) — including their preparatory, delivery and follow-up processes; and • two interlinked product streams: the second Arab Digital Agenda (ADA 2.0); and the third Arab Digital Development Report (ADDR 3.0), underpinned by the National Digital Development Reviews (NDDRs 3.0), together with the Digital Development Measurement and Monitoring Model and its Guiding Manual (MMM/GM) and the Arab Digital Development Framework and Processes Manual (ADD-FPM 3.0). Furthermore, the services support ESCWA’s standing digital cooperation and development processes, platforms and mechanisms, as set out below. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of the ADCD-ASAP team, the IC will: • support the preparation, delivery and follow-up of IGM 6.0 and of DCDF 3.0 with its HLPC.ADA 2.0 AHLF.WSIS 5.0 and Arab IGF 8.0 components, including concept, background and official documentation, draft agendas, invitations, speaker and stakeholder coordination, briefing and presentation materials, talking points, summary records, outreach materials and follow-up actions. • support the Tunisia national workshop on the National Digital Development Review and the regional expert group meeting / High-Level Roundtable of Digital Development Leaders, convened back to back with IGM 6.0, including concept and information notes, agendas, invitations, participant coordination, documentation, session messages and follow-up. • coordinate inputs, timelines, clearances and operational arrangements with the ADCD-ASAP team, relevant ESCWA units, member countries, the League of Arab States and other regional and international partners. • support preparatory workshops, expert group meetings, consultations, coordination meetings and capacity-building activities linked to the channels and product streams, including participant coordination, documentation, concise minutes, action points and follow-up. In relation to the two interlinked product streams, the IC will: • ADA 2.0: support desk research, stakeholder consultations, consolidation of inputs, drafting and revision of substantive sections, evidence tables and annexes, and validation, editing and follow-up documentation. • ADDR 3.0 and NDDRs 3.0: support the compilation, validation and analysis of country and regional evidence; examine datasets and country submissions, identify gaps and inconsistencies and maintain validation and issue logs; prepare statistical tables, graphs and other visual aids; assist in drafting and reviewing technical inputs; and support expert review and consultation processes. • MMM/GM and ADD-FPM 3.0: support the revision, documentation and quality assurance of both instruments, including information elements, metadata, assessment instruments, guidance, country inputs and capacity-building materials. • ensure substantive and terminological coherence across the channels and product streams, including accurate cross-references and consistent use of agreed concepts, classifications and version labels; and proofread and edit outgoing documents for adherence to United Nations style and ESCWA formats and publishable readiness. • prepare communication, outreach and basic web-ready materials, and support ESCWA’s Digital Cooperation and Development online platform (DCD-OP) and related portals (ADA, CPF, NDDR-ADDR) by organizing, updating and quality-checking content and resources for publishing, in coordination with the relevant ESCWA units. Furthermore, the IC will support the following standing processes, mechanisms and support functions: • NDDRs 3.0 for 12 countries: support country inputs and their validation, national consultations, drafting and review, and follow-up with country counterparts. • Global and regional processes: support ESCWA inputs to WSIS+20 follow-up and Global Digital Compact (GDC)-related processes, including WSIS-GDC matrices, and to global and regional fora and mechanisms (e.g. the WSIS Forum, UNGIS, CSTD and IGF 2026), by consolidating inputs and drafting briefing and background notes. • Observatories: support the development, population and maintenance of the regional and national Digital Development and Digital Cooperation Observatories. • JTC/CRTCM and Arab Working Group meetings: contribute to the preparation and organization of the ESCWA–LAS ADA Joint Technical Committee and Core Research and Technical Cooperation Mechanisms (JTC/CRTCM) series, and co-organize the LAS Arab Working Group on ICT Strategy (AWG) series, in support of ADA 2.0, NDDRs 3.0 and MMM/GM, by drafting information notes, agendas, lists of invitees and reports, and supporting one-to-one country follow-ups. • LAS intergovernmental meetings: support preparations for the meetings of the LAS Permanent Committee and Executive Bureau, and of the Arab Telecommunications and Information Technology Council of Ministers (ATICM), of December 2026 and January 2027, including background documentation, agenda items, submissions on ADA 2.0 and ADDR 3.0, and follow-up. • General project level support: provide, under supervision, the full range of project-level support functions — correspondence and the production of large, complex documents, reports, tables, presentations and trackers; calendars, meeting scheduling, attendance and minutes; version control, deadline tracking and information flow with the relevant ESCWA units; and all arrangements for official events and meetings (e.g. room reservations, guest and participant lists, invitations, catering, seating arrangements, background documentation and special equipment), in coordination with internal and external stakeholders and partners as relevant. • perform other related tasks and duties as assigned.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A Bachelor's degree in information society, digital cooperation and digital development, economics, development studies, sustainable development or related area is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed At least two years of experience in research and analysis relating to the Arab region is required. Experience and knowledge of information society, digital cooperation and digital development, economics and sustainable development issues are desirable. Experience with an international organization in a developmental field 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 and Arabic is required. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.<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>An advisory firm is looking for a motivated Business Development Executive "Remote Job Position" to help us connect with organizations seeking strategic transformation, governance, operational excellence, business excellence, and executive advisory services. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who enjoy building executive relationships, identifying business opportunities, and contributing to the growth of an international strategic advisory firm.</p><p>Role Overview:</p><p>As a Business Development Executive, you'll identify qualified opportunities, build executive relationships, generate leads, coordinate discovery meetings, and support the firm's commercial growth. You will be responsible for building the commercial pipeline, conducting professional outreach, qualifying prospects, coordinating executive meetings, and supporting the firm's business development activities. You'll work directly with the Founder &amp; Managing Director and gradually take greater responsibility as you develop your understanding of the advisory methodology.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Identify and research qualified organizations across target industries.</li><li>Generate high-quality business opportunities and maintain an active pipeline.</li><li>Build professional relationships with CEOs, Founders, and senior executives.</li><li>Conduct executive outreach through LinkedIn, email, and other professional channels.</li><li>Qualify prospects and coordinate Executive Discovery Conversations.</li><li>Follow up with prospective clients throughout the business development process.</li><li>Support proposal follow-up and maintain client engagement.</li><li>Maintain accurate pipeline and opportunity records.</li><li>Conduct market research to identify strategic business opportunities.</li><li>Represent the Advisory firm professionally at every stage of the client journey.</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, Executive Relationship Management, or Lead Generation.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.</li><li>Experience using LinkedIn for executive outreach is highly desirable.</li><li>Experience within consulting, or corporate advisory environments is an advantage.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or a related field.</li></ul><p>Compensation &amp; Career Growth</p><p>This is a performance-based, commission-only opportunity, designed for ambitious professionals who want to grow alongside an emerging international strategic advisory firm. Successful candidates will benefit from:</p><ul><li>Competitive commission for every consulting engagement successfully secured.</li><li>Performance-based incentives.</li><li>Direct mentorship from the Founder &amp; Managing Director.</li><li>A structured professional development path.</li><li>Remote - Flexible working hours - International opportunities</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, Executive Relationship Management, or Lead Generation.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.</li><li>Experience using LinkedIn for executive outreach is highly desirable.</li><li>Experience within consulting, or corporate advisory environments is an advantage.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or a related field.</li></ul>

<p>Amaken is seeking a highly motivated Product Manager to join a pharmaceutical and healthcare company to be based in Beirut. The Product Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our products from conception through commercialization and throughout their lifecycle.</p><p>The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing product strategies that align with the company s business objectives, market needs, and industry standards.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Product Strategy:</strong> Develop and implement comprehensive product strategies, including market analysis, competitive assessments, product positioning, and product roadmaps.</li><li><strong>Product Lifecycle Management:</strong> Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development through launch, commercialization, and ongoing product enhancements.</li><li><strong>Market Research:</strong> Conduct in-depth market research to identify industry trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and emerging market opportunities.</li><li><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong> Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, and other relevant departments, to ensure the successful development and commercialization of products.</li><li><strong>Regulatory Compliance:</strong> Stay up to date with applicable pharmaceutical regulations, quality standards, and industry requirements, ensuring that products comply with all relevant regulations.</li><li><strong>Budget Management:</strong> Develop and manage product budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and maximizing return on investment.</li><li><strong>Product Positioning &amp; Branding:</strong> Develop and implement product positioning and branding strategies that clearly differentiate products and strengthen their market presence.</li><li><strong>Sales &amp; Marketing Support:</strong> Work closely with Sales and Marketing teams to develop promotional materials, product training programs, marketing campaigns, and other commercial initiatives.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Management:</strong> Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders and provide regular updates on product development, market performance, and key initiatives.</li><li><strong>Performance Monitoring:</strong> Track product performance using relevant market and business metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to achieve product and business objectives.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.</li><li>An MBA or relevant advanced degree is considered an advantage.</li><li>Proven experience as a Product Manager, preferably within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or medical industry.</li><li>Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations, quality standards, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Strong knowledge of product lifecycle management, market analysis, and commercialization strategies.</li><li>Excellent project management and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate market insights into actionable product strategies.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Business Development</strong><br>Conduct detailed market research across Lebanon.<br>Identify market opportunities and product gaps.<br>Analyse competitors, pricing, brands, and customer preferences.<br>Develop pricing strategies and profit margins.<br>Build relationships with architects, contractors, developers, consultants, retailers, and project owners.<br>Generate new business opportunities and secure sales.</p><p><strong>Showroom Development</strong><br>Identify suitable showroom and warehouse locations.<br>Evaluate rental options and negotiate lease terms.<br>Coordinate showroom layout, branding, displays, and customer experience.<br>Assist in planning future expansion.</p><p><strong>Procurement &amp; Supplier Coordination</strong><br>Communicate with international suppliers.<br>Request quotations and compare offers.<br>Prepare cost comparisons and landed cost calculations.<br>Coordinate orders, production follow-up, and shipping schedules.<br>Monitor product quality and documentation.</p><p><strong>Logistics &amp; Inventory</strong><br>Coordinate imports, customs clearance, and freight forwarding.<br>Monitor inventory levels.<br>Develop inventory control procedures.<br>Ensure timely product availability.</p><p><strong>Operations</strong><br>Develop company processes and workflows.<br>Recommend ERP/accounting software.<br>Assist in establishing operational policies.<br>Coordinate with accountants, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and service providers.</p><p><strong>Sales &amp; Marketing</strong><br>Build the customer database.<br>Visit potential clients across Lebanon.<br>Prepare quotations and follow up with customers.<br>Support social media, digital marketing, and promotional activities.<br>Participate in exhibitions and industry events.</p><p><strong>Administration</strong><br>Prepare business reports.<br>Track KPIs and sales performance.<br>Maintain organized documentation.<br>Support management with strategic recommendations.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong><br>Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.<br>3 5 years of relevant experience in building materials, construction, interiors, sanitary ware, lighting, ceramics, or related industries.<br>Excellent Arabic and English communication skills. French is an advantage.<br>Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.<br>Experience with ERP systems is preferred.<br>Valid Lebanese driving license and willingness to travel throughout Lebanon.</p><p><strong>Skills</strong><br>Strong commercial awareness<br>Negotiation skills<br>Market analysis<br>Sales ability<br>Project coordination<br>Supplier management<br>Analytical thinking<br>Excellent communication<br>Problem solving<br>Ability to work independently<br>Entrepreneurial mindset<br>High level of integrity and accountability</p><p><strong>Performance Indicators</strong><br>Number of new customers acquired<br>Monthly sales generated<br>Gross profit margin<br>Number of supplier agreements established<br>Showroom launch milestones achieved<br>Market research completion<br>Inventory accuracy<br>Customer satisfaction<br>Operational readiness<br>Cost optimization</p><p><strong>Career Growth</strong><br>As the company expands, this role is expected to evolve into Business Development &amp; Operations Manager, leading specialized teams in sales, procurement, logistics, showroom operations, and marketing.<br>This position is ideal for someone who wants to grow alongside the company and play a key role in building a leading building materials brand in Lebanon.</p>

Presents, promotes and sells products to existing and prospective customers; <br>Develops and maintains positive business and customer relationships; <br>Prepares, receives and processes orders of stock and material ; <br>Sends daily sales report for accounting department ; <br>Looks for new opportunities and markets in selling products ; <br>Reports feedbacks or complaints from customers; <br>Aware of all information about product specification ; <br>Sends updated customer list to Sales Department; <br>Promotes, markets and sells the company’s products; <br>Become a representative as well as an intermediary for the company in relations with customers who are abroad; <br>Attends local fairs/exhibitions; <br>Conducts research on potential prospects; <br>Coordinates with distribution and production divisions to ensure products availability and timely delivery; <br>Achieves sales targets; <br>Performs other related duties as required. <br>Focused on customer service <br>Excellent verbal communication skills <br>Persuasive and goal-oriented <br>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, or a related field. <br>Previous experience in FNB sales, export sales, or business development is preferred. <br>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems is an advantage. <br>Fluency in English is required; additional languages are considered an asset

Company Overview: <br>Forward Mena is a non-for-profit organization aiming to develop the digital skillset of people from all backgrounds to fulfill the jobs of today and tomorrow. It supports the new generation of educational programs in testing and developing their curriculum, sourcing participants and scaling. Forward MENA implements its projects with the support of major international agencies and donors. <br>Role Overview <br>The Training Coordinator supports the coordination and delivery of Forward MENA’s training activities and serves as a key learner-facing role. <br>In this role, day-to-day work flows through a structured dual-reporting model: the coordinator reports to the Senior Training Coordinator for daily activities, task updates, operational workflows, and weekly progress updates, while reporting to the Project Manager for administrative line management, project milestones, overall performance, and resource alignment. <br>The position manages daily communication with learners, monitors their progress, and ensures smooth training operations. Most interactions take place through phone calls, official managed WhatsApp channels, email, platform messaging, online webinars, and in-person outreach activities (university visits, NGO sessions, information sessions, career fairs) to support learner engagement and programme visibility. <br>The coordinator acts as a Student Success Lead, guiding learners throughout their journey, motivating them to complete their courses, and supporting them in overcoming challenges. The coordinator is expected to understand the programme's employability objectives and tailor learner support based on individual needs, challenges, and career goals. <br>This role ensures learners receive timely support, accurate information, and a positive experience that contributes to Forward MENA’s mission of improving employability and earning potential. <br>Note on Working Hours: Primary operations take place during business hours; however, this position requires schedule flexibility to occasionally work outside regular office hours (e.g., hosting evening webinars, providing off-hour learner follow-ups, or supporting weekend outreach events). <br> <br>Key Responsibilities <br>1. Learner Coordination & Communication <br>· Serve as the main point of contact for learners across assigned cohorts. <br>· Manage daily learner communication (WhatsApp via managed tools, platform messages, email). <br>· Support onboarding, orientation sessions, and cohort kick-offs. <br>· Follow up on absences, engagement issues, or learner inquiries promptly. <br> <br>2. Student Success Lead <br>· Guide learners to maintain engagement and complete their training. <br>· Monitor progress and proactively follow up with learners falling behind. <br>· Identify dropout risks and escalate when needed. <br>· Adapt communication and intervention strategies to each learner's progress, motivation, and barriers to maximize engagement, certification, and employment outcomes. <br>· Build meaningful relationships with learners through coaching, encouragement, and accountability to support successful program completion. <br> <br>3. Training Operations & Logistics <br>· Coordinate logistics including materials, platforms, schedules, and trainer communication. <br>· Ensure training content, links, and materials are prepared and shared on time. <br>· Host online sessions (including occasional evening sessions as scheduled), track attendance, and provide basic technical support. <br>· Execute in-person outreach activities (university visits, NGO sessions, information sessions, career fairs) to support learner engagement and program visibility. <br>· Maintain accurate trackers, attendance records, and session logs. <br> <br>4. Data Tracking & Reporting <br>· Record attendance, progress, evaluations, and completion data accurately. <br>· Prepare and present weekly dashboards and daily operational updates directly to the Senior Training Coordinator, with administrative summaries shared with the Project Manager. <br>· Maintain organized documentation and databases. <br>· Analyse learner data and progress trends to identify at-risk learners, prioritise interventions, and support continuous programme improvement. <br> <br>5. Curriculum & Learning Path Maintenance <br>· Keep course lists, modules, and learning paths up to date. <br>· Upload and organize training content on LMS platforms. <br>· Flag outdated modules and coordinate updates as needed. <br>· Ensure learning materials are accurate, accessible, and well-structured. <br> <br>6. Research & Program Improvement <br>· Conduct light research on emerging digital skills and market trends. <br>· Benchmark courses from other providers to identify improvement opportunities. <br>· Support evaluation of new training content or potential providers. <br>· Share insights to improve program relevance and competitiveness. <br> <br>Qualifications <br>· Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Human Resources, Digital Skills, or a related field. <br>· 2–3 years of experience in training coordination, education administration, or similar roles

Job Description <br>Reports to Owner <br>Position purpose <br>The Executive Assistant to the Owner provides high-level administrative, operational, and personal support. The position serves as a central point of coordination for the Owner’s priorities, supports the assessment of new business opportunities, and ensures timely follow-up with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires discretion, independent judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a changing business environment. <br>Key responsibilities <br>Executive support and coordination <br>• Manage the Owner’s calendar, meetings, appointments, correspondence, and travel arrangements; prepare agendas, briefing notes, and supporting documents. <br>• Attend meetings when requested, record key decisions and action points, and follow through with responsible parties to ensure agreed deadlines are met. <br>• Prioritize incoming requests and communications, respond or escalate as appropriate, and provide the Owner with accurate, concise status updates. <br>• Maintain organized and secure business records, contact lists, schedules, and confidential documents. <br>Business development and expansion <br>• Conduct preliminary research on potential countries and markets, including customer demand, competition, operating conditions, and commercial opportunities; present findings and recommendations for the Owner’s consideration. <br>• Identify prospective customers, suppliers, and partners; coordinate introductions, meetings, and ongoing communication. <br>• Assist in preparing business plans, feasibility summaries, presentations, and project updates in collaboration with relevant internal teams and external advisers. <br>• Monitor the progress of expansion initiatives and new ventures, track milestones and dependencies, and raise risks or delays promptly. <br>Stakeholder follow-up <br>• Serve as a professional liaison with customers, suppliers, business partners, and internal departments on matters delegated by the Owner. <br>• Follow up on quotations, proposals, commitments, documentation, and deliverables; ensure stakeholders receive timely and accurate updates. <br>• Draft clear, polished emails and other communications appropriate to each audience. <br>Personal and family support <br>• Coordinate selected personal and family appointments, travel, bookings, service providers, and administrative matters as requested by the Owner. <br>• Handle all personal and family information with the highest level of confidentiality, sensitivity, and professional judgment. <br>Qualifications and competencies <br>• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a comparable role supporting a business owner or senior executive. <br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to represent the Owner professionally with varied stakeholders. <br>• Strong organizational, research, analytical, and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. <br>• Maturity, confidence, initiative, sound judgment, and a high degree of discretion and integrity. <br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, digital calendars, and document and task management tools. <br>• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with colleagues and external parties. <br>Travel and working arrangements <br>The position requires willingness to travel as business needs arise and flexibility in working hours. The Owner may occasionally require support by phone outside regular working hours, including weekends, for time-sensitive matters. Travel frequency and availability expectations will be agreed during the hiring process

G4S is seeking a results-driven, highly proactive Outdoor Sales Representative to expand our market presence and actively acquire new business. In this role, you will be expected to actively hunt for new leads, prospect untapped clients, and leverage your existing portfolio to generate revenue. If you are a natural net-worker with strong negotiation skills, a proven ability to find and close new accounts from scratch, and a structured approach to field reporting, we want you on our team. <br> <br>Key Responsibilities <br>Active Prospecting & Client Acquisition: Actively research the market, conduct cold outreach, and canvas field opportunities to identify and bring in brand-new corporate accounts. <br> <br>Network & Portfolio Utilization: Leverage existing industry connections, corporate networks, and referrals to generate immediate qualified sales leads. <br> <br>Field Visits & On-Site Assessments: Conduct regular outdoor visits with prospective clients to assess their security and facilities needs and present tailored G4S solutions. <br> <br>Negotiation & Closing: Drive the full sales process from initial cold contact through contract negotiation to final closing. <br> <br>Reporting & Tracking: Maintain structured records of daily field visits, new leads found, visit outcomes, and sales pipelines for regular reporting to management. <br> <br>Account Management: Build long-lasting relationships with newly acquired clients to ensure retention and open doors for upselling. <br> <br>Requirements & Qualifications <br>Proven Sales Experience: 3+ years of success in B2B/outdoor sales with a proven track record of hunting and converting new clients. <br> <br>Proactive "Hunter" Mindset: Demonstrated ability to independently find new leads through cold calls, field research, and networking. <br> <br>Established Client Network: Possesses an active network of business contacts to quickly identify new business opportunities. <br> <br>Strong Negotiation Skills: Excellent persuasion, communication, and deal-closing capabilities. <br> <br>Structured Reporting: Ability to accurately track field activity and deliver clear, detailed visit reports. <br> <br>Mobility: Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for frequent field visits. <br> <br>What We Offer <br>Competitive base salary with an attractive performance-based commission scheme. <br> <br>Professional growth opportunities within an industry-leading global company. <br> <br>Supportive, growth-focused work environment

We are looking for a creative and results-driven Social Media Specialist to manage the social media presence of our clients across various industries. The ideal candidate will develop content strategies, create engaging content, and execute social media campaigns tailored to each client's brand identity and business objectives. <br> <br>Key Responsibilities <br>Manage and grow the social media accounts of multiple clients. <br>Develop customized social media strategies based on each client's goals and target audience. <br>Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X. <br>Design creative posts, stories, reels, and campaigns that reflect each client's brand identity. <br>Brainstorm and present fresh, unique content ideas and campaign concepts. <br>Monitor social media trends and adapt strategies to keep clients' content relevant and competitive. <br>Engage with online communities by responding to comments and messages when required. <br>Track performance metrics, prepare reports, and provide recommendations to improve results. <br>Coordinate with designers, photographers, videographers, and the marketing team to deliver high-quality content. <br>Use AI tools effectively and responsibly to improve productivity, content creation, research, and campaign planning. <br>Requirements <br>Proven experience in social media management, preferably in an agency or managing multiple brands. <br>Strong understanding of major social media platforms, algorithms, and best practices. <br>Good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro. <br>Excellent command of English and Arabic (written and spoken); <br>Creative mindset with the ability to develop original content ideas for different industries and audiences. <br>Strong copywriting and storytelling skills. <br>Ability to manage multiple client accounts and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. <br>Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills. <br>Ability to analyze social media performance and optimize strategies based on data. <br>Ability to use AI tools wisely and effectively to enhance creativity and workflow while maintaining content quality and originality

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>CARMA is a globally-trusted media intelligence leader with decades of experience helping PR and communications professionals monitor what matters, measure what’s meaningful, and demonstrate the value of their work. We combine cutting-edge technology, including AI-enabled media monitoring across print, online, broadcast, and social channels in 100+ languages - with deep human expertise to deliver actionable insights that inform strategy and drive business-critical decisions. With a diverse global team supporting thousands of organizations worldwide, CARMA empowers partners to turn complex media data into clarity and context, elevate the impact of earned media, and deepen understanding of stakeholder influence across markets.</p> <p>We are looking for Business Development Executives to be based in our office in Beirut. The Business Development Executive will acquire new customers and sell company products and/or services.</p> <h4>Roles and Responsibilities:</h4> <ul> <li>Research organizations online, obtain key person contact details, to identify new leads and potential new markets</li> <li>Assist in maintaining the <strong>Customer Relationship Management</strong> (CRM) implemented by the company, in addition to keeping an updated pipeline</li> <li>Contact potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings</li> <li>Pursue lost clients, conduct competitive intelligence and provide feedback from the market</li> <li>Support the implementation of the marketing initiatives</li> <li>Attend conferences, meetings and industry events</li> <li>Prepare PowerPoint presentations and sales displays</li> <li>Contact clients to inform them about new developments in the company products and services</li> </ul> <h4>Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>BA in Business Administration or any related field</li> <li>1 to 2 years in sales/customer service is required</li> <li>Fluency in both English and Arabic</li> </ul> <h4>Benefits</h4> <ul> <li>Work with a diverse, global team on impactful projects</li> <li>Opportunities for career growth, internal mobility, and international exposure</li> <li>Access to learning and development programs</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements and a supportive work environment</li> <li>Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>CARMA is a globally-trusted media intelligence leader with decades of experience helping PR and communications professionals monitor what matters, measure what’s meaningful, and demonstrate the value of their work. We combine cutting-edge technology, including AI-enabled media monitoring across print, online, broadcast, and social channels in 100+ languages - with deep human expertise to deliver actionable insights that inform strategy and drive business-critical decisions. With a diverse global team supporting thousands of organizations worldwide, CARMA empowers partners to turn complex media data into clarity and context, elevate the impact of earned media, and deepen understanding of stakeholder influence across markets.</p> <p>We are looking for Business Development Executives to be based in our office in Beirut. The Business Development Executive will acquire new customers and sell company products and/or services.</p> <h4>Roles and Responsibilities:</h4> <ul> <li>Research organizations online, obtain key person contact details, to identify new leads and potential new markets</li> <li>Assist in maintaining the <strong>Customer Relationship Management</strong> (CRM) implemented by the company, in addition to keeping an updated pipeline</li> <li>Contact potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings</li> <li>Pursue lost clients, conduct competitive intelligence and provide feedback from the market</li> <li>Support the implementation of the marketing initiatives</li> <li>Attend conferences, meetings and industry events</li> <li>Prepare PowerPoint presentations and sales displays</li> <li>Contact clients to inform them about new developments in the company products and services</li> </ul> <h4>Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>BA in Business Administration or any related field</li> <li>1 to 2 years in sales/customer service is required</li> <li>Fluency in both English and Arabic</li> </ul> <h4>Benefits</h4> <ul> <li>Work with a diverse, global team on impactful projects</li> <li>Opportunities for career growth, internal mobility, and international exposure</li> <li>Access to learning and development programs</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements and a supportive work environment</li> <li>Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<p>Result of Service The objective of the Individual Contractor (IC) is to design, develop, and deploy production-grade agentic AI systems and LLM-powered solutions in support of the Arab Development Portal and the broader DSDSD innovation mandate. The IC will remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving AI landscape, translating the latest research advances in large language models, multi-agent frameworks, and AI-assisted workflows into tangible organizational capabilities. Work Location UN-House ESCWA Expected duration 3 months Duties and Responsibilities 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 span data integration, data quality assurance, advanced analytics and modeling, machine learning and AI solutions, real-time dashboards, performance reporting, and the design 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: The Individual Contractor will be responsible for the following tasks: 1. Agentic AI System Design and Development Architect and implement multi-agent systems using frameworks such as LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or equivalent, capable of orchestrating complex reasoning, retrieval, and action pipelines. Design and deploy Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems with advanced retrieval strategies (hybrid search, re-ranking, contextual compression) for knowledge-intensive tasks. Implement tool-use, MCPs, and function-calling patterns enabling agents to interact with external APIs, databases, and computational tools. Develop agent evaluation frameworks, including automated benchmarking, failure analysis, and iterative improvement loops. Basic understanding of Agent Based Modeling (ABM) development and frameworks 2. LLM Integration and Optimization Integrate and benchmark state-of-the-art LLMs (proprietary and open source) across use cases including information extraction, summarization, classification, and question answering on Arabic and multilingual content. Apply prompt engineering, structured output generation, and chain-of-thought techniques to maximize model reliability and task performance. Explore and implement fine-tuning strategies (LoRA, QLoRA, full fine-tuning) where domain adaptation is required. Monitor and optimize inference costs, latency, and throughput for production deployments. 3. AI Infrastructure and API Development Design and implement RESTful and streaming APIs to expose AI capabilities to internal systems and the ADP platform. Containerize AI services using Docker and manage deployments in line with organizational infrastructure standards. Maintain documentation, versioning, and model cards for all deployed AI systems. 4. Research, Innovation, and Collaboration Continuously monitor and evaluate emerging AI research, frameworks, and tooling to identify adoption opportunities aligned with DSDSD's mission. Collaborate with data engineers, ML engineers, and domain experts to integrate AI capabilities into end-to-end data products. Prepare technical reports, demonstrations, and presentations to communicate AI system design and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 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. 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. Additional Information 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. No Fee 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.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>A bachelor's degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science or a related area is required. A master's degree in a related field is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering or software engineering with a demonstrated AI focus is required. Hands-on experience designing and deploying agentic systems using multi-agent frameworks (LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or equivalent) is required. Proficiency in Python and experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, or open-source alternatives via Ollama or HuggingFace) is required. Demonstrated knowledge of the current LLM and AI landscape, including frontier model capabilities, benchmarks, and limitations, is required. Experience with RAG architectures, vector databases (FAISS, Weaviate, Qdrant, or equivalent), and semantic search is desirable. Familiarity with model fine-tuning, RLHF, and evaluation methodologies is desirable. Knowledge of Arabic NLP and multilingual model handling is desirable.</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>The objective of the Individual Contractor (IC) is to design, develop, and deploy production-grade agentic AI systems and LLM-powered solutions in support of the Arab Development Portal and the broader DSDSD innovation mandate. The IC will remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving AI landscape, translating the latest research advances in large language models, multi-agent frameworks, and AI-assisted workflows into tangible organizational capabilities.<br> Work Location<br>UN-House ESCWA<br> Expected duration<br>3 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 span data integration, data quality assurance, advanced analytics and modeling, machine learning and AI solutions, real-time dashboards, performance reporting, and the design 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: The Individual Contractor will be responsible for the following tasks: 1. Agentic AI System Design and Development • Architect and implement multi-agent systems using frameworks such as LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or equivalent, capable of orchestrating complex reasoning, retrieval, and action pipelines. • Design and deploy Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems with advanced retrieval strategies (hybrid search, re-ranking, contextual compression) for knowledge-intensive tasks. • Implement tool-use, MCPs, and function-calling patterns enabling agents to interact with external APIs, databases, and computational tools. • Develop agent evaluation frameworks, including automated benchmarking, failure analysis, and iterative improvement loops. • Basic understanding of Agent Based Modeling (ABM) development and frameworks 2. LLM Integration and Optimization • Integrate and benchmark state-of-the-art LLMs (proprietary and open source) across use cases including information extraction, summarization, classification, and question answering on Arabic and multilingual content. • Apply prompt engineering, structured output generation, and chain-of-thought techniques to maximize model reliability and task performance. • Explore and implement fine-tuning strategies (LoRA, QLoRA, full fine-tuning) where domain adaptation is required. • Monitor and optimize inference costs, latency, and throughput for production deployments. 3. AI Infrastructure and API Development • Design and implement RESTful and streaming APIs to expose AI capabilities to internal systems and the ADP platform. • Containerize AI services using Docker and manage deployments in line with organizational infrastructure standards. • Maintain documentation, versioning, and model cards for all deployed AI systems. 4. Research, Innovation, and Collaboration • Continuously monitor and evaluate emerging AI research, frameworks, and tooling to identify adoption opportunities aligned with DSDSD's mission. • Collaborate with data engineers, ML engineers, and domain experts to integrate AI capabilities into end-to-end data products. • Prepare technical reports, demonstrations, and presentations to communicate AI system design and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A bachelor's degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science or a related area is required. A master's degree in a related field is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering or software engineering with a demonstrated AI focus is required. Hands-on experience designing and deploying agentic systems using multi-agent frameworks (LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or equivalent) is required. Proficiency in Python and experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, or open-source alternatives via Ollama or HuggingFace) is required. Demonstrated knowledge of the current LLM and AI landscape, including frontier model capabilities, benchmarks, and limitations, is required. Experience with RAG architectures, vector databases (FAISS, Weaviate, Qdrant, or equivalent), and semantic search is desirable. Familiarity with model fine-tuning, RLHF, and evaluation methodologies is desirable. Knowledge of Arabic NLP and multilingual model handling 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. 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>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:

<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: By 20 September 2026 -- completion of an annotated outline setting out the conceptual framework, key research questions, proposed empirical methodology, data sources and structure of the paper. • Deliverable 2: By 30 October 2026 -- completion of the first full draft of the paper, including the conceptual analysis, empirical results, case studies, assessment of key constraints, policy implications and preliminary recommendations. • Deliverable 3: By 30 November 2026 -- finalization of the full paper by refining results, taking into account review comments, and including complete data and methodological documentation.<br> Work Location<br>Remote<br> Expected duration<br>4 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>Background The countries of the Arab region vary considerably in their resource endowments, productive structures and levels of economic diversification. While the region possesses significant productive assets, many economies remain concentrated in a limited number of sectors, with diversification often occurring in relatively low-value-added activities. Greater access to markets and inputs, coupled with supportive macroeconomic policies, can broaden productive capabilities, enable the emergence of new and higher-value-added activities, accelerate economic diversification and build resilience to economic shocks. Realizing these opportunities requires dynamic private sectors, stronger technological and productive capabilities, and supportive industrial policies. Against this background, ESCWA proposes an analytical paper on Economic Diversification and Resilience in the Arab Region to assess diversification patterns, opportunities and constraints, and identify policy priorities. Duties and Responsibilities The objective of the consultancy is to prepare an analytical paper on Economic Diversification and Resilience in the Arab Region. The paper will assess patterns and drivers of diversification across Arab economies, examine how access to markets and productive capabilities can enable new economic activities, and identify policies for accelerating diversification and building resilience. Under the overall guidance of ESCWA, the consultant will undertake the following tasks: • Assess the structure and evolution of diversification across Arab economies, including products, sectors, exports, markets and sources of income, and review existing industrial and diversification strategies. Examine data and assess trends over time at country and regional level. • Identify key constraints to diversification, including market fragmentation, commodity dependence, weak productive and technological capabilities, limited private-sector dynamism, financing constraints, skills gaps and institutional and regulatory barriers. • Discuss a framework of accelerating industrial development toward structural transformation, taking into account the assets and changing nature of economic activities across the region. • Develop policy recommendations for accelerating economic diversification and building resilience across the Arab region.<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 policy and economic diversification issues in peer reviewed journals or international reports 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>