The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA) is seeking talented professionals to perform current and upcoming functions for any of the following fields of activity:
- Macroeconomics analysis (positive analysis on the state of economics in the region, including in the areas of growth, stability, employment, structure of final demand, fiscal, monetary, foreign exchange and regional cooperation)
- Institutional analysis (normative analysis on structural and policy regimes which may have formed impediments for the region’s development aspiration and priorities)
- Quantitative analysis (quantitative modeling (econometrics/calibration) for policy impact measurements and forecasting)
Qualifications
- Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in any of the above-mentioned fields. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and experience in the areas mentioned or other related fields may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A Ph.D. degree is an asset.
- Experience: A significant number of years of relevant experience in one or more of the above mentioned fields. Experience in the ESCWA region is highly desirable.
- Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Proficiency in oral and written English is required; fluency in Arabic is highly desirable.
employment-escwa@un.org
