About Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

Economic and Social Commission for Western Asiais part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Lebanon, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Economic Affairs Assistant
• Grade:CON
• Location:Beirut, Lebanon
• Department:Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field is required.
• Academic Qualifications: All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree.
• Academic Qualifications: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
• Academic Qualifications: For this job opening, no previous work experience is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Exposure to indices or governance monitoring tools, as well as data visualization software (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) or statistical packages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R, Stata, SPSS), is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Familiarity with data analysis or statistics is desirable..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: In addition, Arabic is a working language at ESCWA.
• Language: For this position fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Language: Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand)..

Skills

• Support the validation, cleaning, and organization of datasets and related analyses.
• Maintain and update indicator databases, ensuring consistency and accuracy across countries and timeframes.
• Process quantitative and qualitative data using Excel or other analytical software. ii. Research and Statistical Analysis
• Conduct statistical analysis to identify trends and comparative insights.
• Assist in interpreting results and preparing visual outputs such as graphs, charts, and dashboards. iii. Knowledge Product Development
• Assist in drafting technical materials, policy briefs, and reports. iv. Coordination and Support
• Support the organization of meetings and consultations through preparations and documentation.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure coherence and accuracy of outputs.
• Perform other related tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply