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Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

Individual Contractor Researcher on transport and logistics

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Duty station
🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
Country / area
Lebanon
Region
Asia
UN system
Regional Commission
Level
CON
Category
Consultants
Posted
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in 5 days Source: 06:59, Jun 10, 2026 Asia/Beirut

About this role

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.

Key requirements

  • Master's degree in transport or road safety
  • 2+ years research experience
  • Fluency in Arabic and English

Nice to have

  • Experience in Arab region transport logistics
  • Knowledge of road safety issues
  • Experience with statistical software

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Requirements at a glance

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Min. experience
At least two years of experience in research, data collection and analysis skills is required. Two years of experience in Transport and logistics and road safety issues in the Arab region is desirable.
Required degree
A Master's degree in a field related to transport or road safety or a related field is required.
Languages
Arabic English

Result of Service

The ultimate result of services is to perform the tasks and duties as researcher on Transport and Logistics successfully.

Work Location

Hybrid

Expected duration

4 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background The individual contractor researcher will support IGM’s work on transport and logistics by generating evidence-based insights to inform policy and operational decisions. This includes conducting data analysis, reviewing sector trends, and contributing to research outputs on mobility, supply chains, and infrastructure performance. The role also involves collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring high-quality outputs aligned with IGM’s research standards and objectives. Duties and responsibilities The services of the Individual contractor, are needed to perform the following tasks: Conduct research and analysis, summaries on transport and logistics activities in the Arab region including data collection. Prepare reports, policy briefs, and technical outputs in line with IGM standards and project objectives. Undertake specific analyses on selected subjects related to Transport and logistics. Prepare background research, assist in project management tasks on Transport and logistics Participate in the delivery of required activities on Transport and Logistics. Prepare statistical tables and graphs and assist in the preparation of presentations and background substantive material, translation on Transport related deliverables. Perform any other task required by the supervisor

Qualifications/special skills

A Master’s degree in a field related to transport or road safety 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 two years of experience in research, data collection and analysis skills is required. Two years of experience in Transport and logistics and road safety issues in the Arab region is desirable. Proficiency in Microsoft office applications is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations secretariat and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in Arabic and 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.

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