Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Supports ESCWA’s Future of Work project by analysing Skills Monitor data, labour-market needs and economic growth. The individual contractor researches emerging employment trends, assesses skills mismatches and produces country-focused evidence for technical assistance. The work helps Arab States develop responsive labour-market policies and prepare for technological change under the 2030 Agenda.
Key Details
Department
Future of Work Project
Position Details
Experience level
Early
Minimum experience
4 years
Employment type
Contractor
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Contract duration
4 months
Language Requirements
Required
English, Arabic
Preferred
French
Summary of Responsibilities
- Conduct substantive research for the Future of Work project
- Update monthly economic analysis of Skills Monitor results
- Analyse Skills Monitor and government-hub data
- Provide economic analysis for country technical assistance
- Conduct skills-gap assessments
- Develop concept notes, training materials and country-tailored policy research
Role Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, social science, statistics or a related area
- At least four years of experience in economics, social science, statistics or a related area
- Fluency in English and Arabic
- Legal right to live and work in the specified duty station
Desired Criteria
- Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Knowledge of Machine Learning
- Experience with household or firm-level surveys
- Experience with Big Data analysis
- Experience in economic data presentation, drafting or visualisation
- Knowledge of French
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Local-basis individual-contractor assignment for four months
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from ESCWA Careers, on 28 Aug 2026.