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Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia) publishes vacancies on its own career portal; UNlockit lists every currently-open role here, refreshed daily from the agency's source. This page surfaces internships, consultancies, fixed-term, and temporary positions across country offices, regional offices, and headquarters. Each posting links back to the official Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia application page.
- Open roles
- 15
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- Jun 04, 2026
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Individual Contractor Researcher on transport and logistics
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks an Individual Contractor Researcher on Transport and Logistics to support its Institute for Gender and Development (IGM) in generating evidence-based insights for policy and operational decisions. The role involves conducting research and analysis on transport and logistics activities in the Arab region, including data collection, preparing reports and policy briefs, and undertaking specific analyses on mobility, supply chains, and infrastructure performance. The researcher will collaborate with stakeholders, ensure high-quality outputs aligned with IGM's standards, and assist in project management tasks. The position is hybrid, with a duration of 4 months.
CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 10, 2026 -
Consultancy on Financing for Development: Domestic Resource Mobilization and Curbing Leakages
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks a consultant to support financing for development (FfD) initiatives focused on domestic resource mobilization and curbing leakages. The consultant will develop analytical tools and frameworks to assess structural proximity, productive linkages, and financing opportunities across sectors and products in pilot countries. Key deliverables include a high-dimensional analytical matrix, data-driven models for prioritizing sectors, diagnostic reports on illicit financial flows, a Python-based inter-sectoral structural coefficients framework, and econometric modeling to assess structural feasibility and upgrading potential. The role requires expertise in econometrics, data analytics, Python, STATA, and policy analysis related to economic diversification and financing systems. The consultant will work in a hybrid environment for 8 months.
CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
E-Commerce Capacity Building Consultant for MSMEs
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks an E-Commerce Capacity Building Consultant to support two key projects: 'Advancing E-Commerce for Women-Led SMEs in the Arab Region' and 'Enhancing MSMEs Soft Infrastructure and Internationalisation in Countries Facing Security, Financial, or Political Transition Challenges.' The consultant will design and deliver practical training programs and toolkits to equip MSMEs—especially women-led enterprises—with e-commerce and AI-enabled business skills. Activities include digital ecosystem mapping, MSME assessments, training delivery across Tunisia, Syria, Djibouti, Mauritania, and Lebanon, stakeholder consultations, policy dialogues, and Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops. The role requires extensive experience in e-commerce training, digital transformation, and working with MSMEs in the Arab region. The position is remote, with a 9-month duration.
CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 08, 2026 -
Consultancy on Financing for Development: Domestic Resource Mobilization and Curbing Leakages
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks a consultant to support financing for development (FfD) initiatives focused on domestic resource mobilization and curbing leakages. The consultant will develop analytical tools and frameworks to assess structural proximity, productive linkages, and financing opportunities across sectors and products in pilot countries. Key deliverables include a high-dimensional analytical matrix, data-driven models for prioritizing products and sectors, diagnostic reports on high-potential pathways and illicit financial flow risks, a Python-based inter-sectoral structural coefficients framework, and econometric modeling to assess structural feasibility and upgrading potential. The role requires expertise in econometrics, data analytics, and policy analysis, with a focus on economic diversification and sustainable development in the Arab region.
CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
Consultant – Strategic Human Resources Planning and Competency Management Systems Development
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks a national consultant to support the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform of the Kingdom of Morocco in developing a strategic competency-based human resources management system. The consultant will assist in modernizing job and competency reference frameworks, enhancing workforce planning, and improving recruitment, training, mobility, and evaluation processes. Key responsibilities include identifying current and future competencies, developing practical tools and implementation guides, supporting monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, and facilitating stakeholder workshops. The role supports institutional readiness for digital transformation and administrative reform, aligning with ESCWA's regional work on competency-based public administration. The consultant will work remotely in Morocco for four months under the supervision of ESCWA's Governance and Conflict Prevention Cluster.
CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 28, 2026 -
the Development of e-Transactions and Trust Services Law in Yemen
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is seeking a legal consultant to develop an e-transactions and trust services law for Yemen. The consultant will conduct benchmarking, stakeholder engagement, and a situational analysis to draft a comprehensive legal framework aligned with international standards and regional best practices. Key responsibilities include reviewing existing Yemeni laws, analyzing gaps, drafting a proposed law covering definitions, legal recognition of electronic records and signatures, trust services regulation, cross-border recognition, automated transactions, and enforcement mechanisms. The consultant must coordinate with the Ministry of Telecom and Information Technology (MTIT) and ESCWA, produce a 30+ page report in Arabic with executive summary, table of contents, and references, and ensure all deliverables are in MS-Word format. The role requires expertise in cyber legislation, familiarity with UNCITRAL models and eIDAS framework, and strong legal drafting skills. The consultant must also integrate gender considerations and youth perspectives throughout the research process.
CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 15, 2026 -
the Development of Access to Information (ATI) Law in Yemen
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is seeking a legal consultant to develop a national Access to Information (ATI) law for Yemen. The consultant will conduct benchmarking, stakeholder engagement, and a situational analysis to draft a comprehensive ATI law aligned with international best practices and regional context. Key responsibilities include reviewing existing laws, identifying stakeholders, conducting gap analysis, drafting the proposed law with specific elements such as definitions, right of access, proactive disclosure, and enforcement mechanisms, and validating the draft through consultations. The final deliverable is a 30+ page report in Arabic with an executive summary, table of contents, and references, adhering to strict formatting and intellectual property guidelines. The consultant must have expertise in access to information law, cyber legislation, and Yemen's legal system, with fluency in Arabic and English.
CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 15, 2026 -
the Development of Guidebook on Personal Data Protection Law (Jordan
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks a consultant to develop a comprehensive guidebook on the implementation of Jordan's Personal Data Protection Law No. 24 of 2023. The consultant will conduct a thorough review of national legislation, existing policies, and international best practices, identify key stakeholders, and draft a practical guidebook tailored for public and private sector employees and citizens. The guidebook must be in Arabic, at least 30 pages, and include an executive summary, table of contents, and references. It should provide clear examples and practical application of data protection principles, with attention to gender considerations and youth inclusion. The consultant will also participate in national workshops and incorporate feedback from ESCWA, MoDEE, and stakeholders. The deliverable must be submitted in MS-Word format with proper formatting and citations.
CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 15, 2026 -
the Development of Personal Data Protection Law in Yemen
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is seeking a legal consultant to develop a personal data protection law (PDPL) for Yemen. The consultant will conduct benchmarking, stakeholder engagement, and a situational analysis of Yemen's existing legal framework, then draft a comprehensive PDPL aligned with international standards such as the GDPR and regional best practices. The work includes identifying gaps, proposing legal bases for data processing, defining data subject rights, outlining obligations for controllers and processors, and recommending implementation strategies. The consultant must coordinate with the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology (MTIT) and ensure gender-sensitive language throughout. Deliverables include a 30+ page Arabic report with executive summary, table of contents, and annexes, all in editable format. The role requires deep expertise in data protection law, familiarity with Yemen's legal system, and strong research and writing skills.
CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 15, 2026 -
Consultancy on Exchange Rate Pass-Through & Monetary Policy Reforms: A DSGE Analysis of Two Arab Countries (Technical Paper)
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks a consultant to produce a technical paper analyzing exchange rate pass-through and monetary policy reforms in two Arab countries using a Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) framework. The consultant will develop a structural model for an oil-exporting economy with a fixed exchange rate regime and a non-oil, net-importing economy with a flexible exchange rate regime. The analysis will examine how exchange rate fluctuations affect import prices, inflation, and output, incorporating factors like currency pricing behavior, fiscal dominance, and imperfect credibility. The work includes creating a detailed outline, first and final drafts of an 8,000-word paper, model codes, database, and Excel results. The consultant must have extensive experience in macroeconomic policy analysis, particularly econometric modeling and forecasting, with a strong academic background in economics or related fields.
CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 08, 2026 -
the Development of National Digital Divide Report (Jordan)
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks a consultant to develop a comprehensive national digital divide report for Jordan. The report must be in Arabic, at least 30 pages, with a 2-4 page executive summary, and submitted in MS-Word format. The consultant will conduct a detailed analysis of access, use, digital skills, user experience, and cost related to digital inclusion in Jordan, aligning with national policies and international standards. Key duties include reviewing existing policies and reports, analyzing national data, identifying gaps, consulting with stakeholders, drafting the report, and presenting findings in a workshop. The final report must be thoroughly reviewed, include proper citations, and comply with ESCWA's intellectual property and plagiarism policies. The consultant must ensure gender-sensitive language and youth inclusion in the research.
CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
the Development of National Safe Internet Guidebook (Jordan)
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks a consultant to develop a National Safe Internet Guidebook for Jordan. The consultant will conduct a comprehensive review of national digital documents, policies, and existing frameworks related to digital transformation and cybersecurity. The role involves analyzing best practices from regional and international examples, identifying and engaging national stakeholders through interviews and meetings, and contributing to sectoral workshops. The consultant must produce a detailed guidebook that aligns with Jordan's national AI Strategy 2023–2027 and Digital Transformation Strategy 2026–2028. The final deliverable must be a 30+ page Arabic report in MS-Word format with executive summary, table of contents, and proper referencing. The consultant must ensure gender-sensitive language and equal attention to men and women, as well as girls and boys. The work is remote and expected to take 16 weeks.
CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
Change and Project Management Officer, P4
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The Change and Project Management Officer supports the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) in aligning operations with evolving mandates through strategic change and project management. Key responsibilities include coordinating transformation projects, managing change initiatives, leading service development and delivery, and ensuring alignment with UN-wide best practices. The role involves project planning, stakeholder engagement, staff supervision, and developing marketing strategies for business expansion. The officer represents ESCWA in inter-agency initiatives and supports leadership in operational transformation efforts. This position requires strong organizational, planning, and client-oriented skills with a focus on innovation and efficiency in a multilateral setting.
P-4 Regional Commission Closes Jun 25, 2026 -
Economic Affairs Intern
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
An Economic Affairs Intern will work within the External Relations and Outreach section of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA). Under direct supervision of the Secretary and Chief of External Relations, the intern will conduct research on economic and social development issues, compile and analyze socioeconomic databases, support drafting of presentations and research papers, prepare reports on regional policy environments, and assist with organizational meetings and ad-hoc tasks. The position requires a graduate student, final-year undergraduate, or recent graduate with demonstrated interest in UN work and cultural sensitivity. Fluency in English is required, with Arabic knowledge being desirable.
I-1 Regional Commission Closes Jun 09, 2026 -
the Development of Artificial Intelligence Strategy for Aqaba Governorate (Jordan)
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks a consultant to develop an Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy for Aqaba Governorate, Jordan. The consultant will produce a comprehensive 30+ page Arabic report, including an executive summary and PowerPoint presentation. The strategy must align with Jordan's National AI Strategy and Digital Transformation Strategy, focusing on high-impact sectors such as tourism, logistics, environment, and smart city development. Key tasks include benchmarking best practices, engaging stakeholders, conducting situational analysis, and developing strategic pillars, governance frameworks, and risk management mechanisms. The consultant must ensure gender-sensitive language and youth inclusion throughout the process. Deliverables must be submitted in Arabic with proper referencing and formatting.
CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 15, 2026
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