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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
- 6
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
Consultant, Supporting first phase of Developing the 2nd edition of the Arab Digital Agenda ADA2.0
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
This consultancy supports the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and the League of Arab States in developing the first phase of the second edition of the Arab Digital Agenda (ADA 2.0). The role involves strategic policy formulation, drafting, and refinement of a comprehensive regional framework for digital development in the Arab region. Key responsibilities include reviewing ADA 1.0 outcomes, analyzing findings from National Digital Development Reviews (NDDRs 3.0) and the Arab Digital Development Report (ADDR 3.0), and synthesizing these into a provisional progress report and proposed architecture. The consultant will conduct desk research, policy analysis, and benchmarking to align ADA 2.0 with global mandates like the Global Digital Compact and WSIS+20. The role requires extensive knowledge of digital governance, AI, emerging technologies, and green digital transformation. The consultant will coordinate with member states, regional organizations, and technical experts to ensure consensus and alignment. Outputs include inception notes, successive drafts of ADA 2.0, executive summaries, and briefing materials. The position demands high-level expertise in ICT for development and digital policy, with a focus on evidence-based strategy and monitoring frameworks. The consultant will work remotely for six months, delivering critical inputs for the adoption of ADA 2.0 by late 2027.
Closes 7/29/2026Evaluation of Subprogramme 4: Statistics, the Information Society and Technology (2020-2025)
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
ESCWA seeks an external consultant to conduct a comprehensive five-year evaluation (2020-2025) of Subprogramme 4, focusing on statistics, the information society, and technology. The role involves assessing the subprogramme's relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability, including the integration of cross-cutting issues like gender, human rights, and disability inclusion. The consultant will deliver an inception report, draft and final evaluation reports, and facilitate a debriefing meeting. The evaluation aims to support evidence-informed decision-making, demonstrate accountability, and facilitate organizational learning. The position is remote, lasting five months, and requires strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills within a UN or international context.
Closes 8/5/2026Consultant 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 7/28/2026Development 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 7/29/2026Cloud Systems and DevOps Analyst
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is seeking a Cloud Systems and DevOps Analyst on a 6-month Individual Contractor basis to support its Decision-Support and Data Science Division. The role focuses on implementing, administering, and optimizing cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, alongside managing DevOps platforms. Key responsibilities include deploying enterprise-scale cloud resources, transitioning legacy systems from on-premises Proxmox virtualization to Azure, and maintaining hybrid virtualization architectures across Windows Server and Linux environments. The analyst will design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and author Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM Templates. Additionally, the role requires close collaboration with development teams to audit existing applications, analyze resource utilization, and plan migration strategies to cloud-native Azure resources. The incumbent must also manage cloud governance, identity mapping via Azure Active Directory, and configure observability setups using Azure Monitor. The position aims to enhance organizational efficiency and operational resilience by ensuring high availability, security, and performance of critical digital assets. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in cloud architecture, automation, and system migration, with excellent analytical and communication skills. This is a local recruitment role based in Beirut, requiring fluency in English and knowledge of Arabic.
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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