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:Research and Data 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: An advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in Economics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree combined with 2 additional years of qualifying professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• Academic Qualifications: All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree.
• Academic Qualifications: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of four 4 years of professional work experience in research and data analysis is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience supporting socio-economic or policy-oriented analytical work is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Familiarity with data analysis, statistical software, and basic dashboarding tools is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in data visualization and preparation of analytical charts and tables is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Previous experience working with international or regional organizations is desirable..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Skills

• Collect, compile, and organize quantitative and qualitative data from national sources, surveys, administrative records, trade databases, and ESCWA datasets for use across assigned projects.
• Review, clean, and validate datasets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness, and flag data gaps or inconsistencies to the supervising officer.
• Support descriptive, comparative, and trend analyses related to market structures, pricing dynamics, production capacity, trade flows, competitive conditions, and sector performance.
• Assist in the analysis of performance indicators and targets under national development plans and other ESCWA initiatives, using appropriate statistical and analytical tools under supervision.
• Prepare data visualizations (charts, tables, dashboards, and infographics) to support analytical outputs, presentations, and policy discussions.
• Support the development and documentation of indicators and basic measurement tools for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks.
• Assist in the preparation and updating of analytical dashboards and summary tables used to track key performance indicators and project progress.
• Prepare analytical summaries, technical notes, tables, graphs, and narrative inputs for inclusion in ESCWA reports, briefs, and presentations.
• Support drafting and finalization of analytical sections and annexes, ensuring internal consistency, accuracy, and adherence to agreed methodologies.
• Coordinate closely with ESCWA staff to harmonize data sources, validate outputs, and ensure timely delivery of assigned tasks.

Benefits

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

How to Apply