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Research Assistant

ESCWABeirut,Lebanon
Category | Grade:Professional | CONDeadline:17 Aug 2026 (closed)Job ID:282681Posted on:10 Aug 2026 (7 days ago)

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Job Description

Supports ESCWA research on competition policy, consumer protection and market regulation by collecting, validating and organising data, maintaining research resources and preparing evidence products, presentations and background materials for the Economic Governance and Planning Section.

Key Details

Department

Economic Governance and Planning Section

Position details

Experience level

Early

Minimum experience

No minimum listed

Category

Professional

Employment type

Contractor

Arrangement

Onsite

Education

Bachelor degree

Recruitment scope

Local

Contract duration

2 months

Language Requirements

Required

English, Arabic

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Collect, validate and organise quantitative and qualitative information
  • Maintain databases, research files and reference materials
  • Update legislative and institutional information on the Arab Legislation Portal
  • Prepare reports, presentations, tables, charts and background notes
  • Support research on competition policy, consumer protection and market functioning
  • Prepare materials and notes for forums, webinars and consultations

Role Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in economics, business or a related area
  • Data collection and analysis skills
  • Fluency in English and Arabic
  • Legal right to live and work in the specified location

Skills to Have

Tools Knowledge

Additional info

  • Local two-month assignment at UN-House ESCWA

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from ESCWA Careers, on 10 Aug 2026.