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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
- 5
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Consultant to develop a paper on care reforms and systems
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
ESCWA seeks a consultant to draft a comprehensive paper on the political economy of care reforms in the Arab region, drawing lessons from Latin America. The role involves conducting a desk review of care policy experiences, consulting with stakeholders to identify determinants and barriers, and proposing elements to advance care systems. The consultant will develop a detailed outline and produce first and final drafts under the supervision of the Social Affairs Officer. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills in public policy, specifically within social policy reform and care economies, with the ability to synthesize complex socio-economic data into actionable policy frameworks.
Closes 7/28/2026Research Analyst- IC
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The Research Analyst-IC role at UN-ESCWA supports the Future of Work initiative by assisting in the vetting of Machine Learning models through human intervention, translating documents, and building project proposals. The incumbent will check the accuracy of ML occupation classifications and skills for ISCO jobs, verify regular expression models, and conduct data analysis using ESCWA Skills Monitor data. Responsibilities also include supporting meetings, workshops, and ad-hoc activities related to labor market policies and private sector development. The role requires a high school diploma and a minimum of two years of professional experience in data manipulation, analysis, presentation, drafting, and visualization. Candidates must demonstrate proven teamwork skills and familiarity with Microsoft Suite. Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory. This is a local recruitment contract with a duration of five months, requiring the incumbent to have the legal right to live and work in the specified location.
Closes 7/23/2026Individual Contractor - Macroeconomic Nowcasting and Econometric Analysis
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks an Individual Contractor to develop and operationalize nowcasting models for macroeconomic indicators across member countries. The role involves building automated data pipelines and conducting rigorous econometric analysis to support evidence-based policymaking. Key responsibilities include collecting, cleaning, and harmonizing macroeconomic and high-frequency data; developing scalable Python-based data pipelines; constructing datasets for analysis; applying time series and panel data econometric techniques; validating model performance through statistical evaluation and back-testing; and preparing technical documentation. The contractor will also support the integration of results into ESCWA’s analytical outputs such as reports and briefs. The position is based at UN-House ESCWA on a hybrid basis for a duration of five months. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, or Data Science, with at least one year of professional experience in macroeconomic analysis or quantitative research. Strong proficiency in Python and solid knowledge of econometric methods are essential. Fluency in both Arabic and English is required. Recruitment is on a local basis, requiring the incumbent to have the legal right to live and work in the specified location.
Closes 7/23/2026Development of Digital Transformation Strategy for the Environment Quality Authority in Palestine
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
This consultancy involves developing a comprehensive digital transformation strategy for the Environment Quality Authority (EQA) in Palestine, under the technical assistance of ESCWA. The consultant will conduct a detailed assessment of EQA's current digital capabilities, including IT infrastructure, workflows, and data systems, while reviewing national policies and international best practices. Key responsibilities include identifying stakeholders, conducting interviews and workshops, performing gap and SWOT analyses, and drafting a strategic roadmap with implementation timelines. The final deliverable is a 30+ page report in Arabic and English, requiring strict adherence to formatting, citation, and plagiarism standards. The role demands strong advisory skills, research capabilities, and the ability to synthesize complex technical and policy information into actionable strategies for government institutions.
Closes 7/29/2026Development of Digital Identity Policy in Libya
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
This consultancy involves developing a comprehensive digital identity (e-ID) policy for Libya, requested by the General Information Authority (GIA) and supported by ESCWA. The consultant will conduct a detailed review of Libya's existing digital transformation documents, strategies, and national development plans. The role requires analyzing regional and international best practices, specifically citing cases like Estonia and India, to inform the policy framework. Key duties include identifying national stakeholders, coordinating interviews and meetings with the GIA, contributing to sectoral workshops, and performing a gap analysis and SWOT assessment. The consultant must draft the policy, present findings in a national workshop, and refine the proposal based on feedback. The final deliverable is a substantial report (minimum 30 pages) plus an executive summary, submitted in editable electronic formats. The work emphasizes gender sensitivity and youth inclusion. The position is remote, lasting 16 weeks, and requires high proficiency in Arabic and English.
Closes 7/27/2026
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