Statistical Analysis and Knowledge Product Development Consultant

The Consultant will deliver three outputs aimed at strengthening regional statistical data management, monitoring and reporting systems, improving the availability, quality, consistency and interoperability of official statistics, and supporting evidence-based monitoring of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Arab region. The assignment will contribute to the development and maintenance of regional statistical databases and monitoring tools, the production of analytical reports and statistical visualizations, and the provision of technical support to national statistical offices and relevant stakeholders. It will also support statistical coordination, methodological development and the modernization of national statistical systems, ensuring alignment with international statistical standards, frameworks and methodologies.

UN House - ESCWA

4 Months

1. Background and Objective The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) supports economic and social development in its 21 Arab member States. Cluster 4 on Statistics, the information society and technology which acts as a pioneer and multi-stakeholder regional platform for deliberation, consensus-building, peer learning, and policy solutions to strengthen the institutional framework for official statistics in the Arab region and enhance the production and use of harmonized, timely and reliable statistics for evidence-based policymaking; to enable the measurement of national and regional progress towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, and advance information society in the Arab region and promote the integration of technology and innovation for inclusive and sustainable development. The consultant will report directly to the Head of the Statistical Policies and Coordination Unit. The objective of this position is to support the development, maintenance, and quality assurance of statistical databases and information systems, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and standardization of statistical data and metadata. This role contributes to strengthening statistical data management processes, improving data accessibility and interoperability, and supporting the effective dissemination and use of official statistics for evidence-based policymaking and monitoring progress towards sustainable development goals. 2. Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Statistical Policies and Coordination Unit, the consultant will provide specialized technical expertise in statistical analysis including collecting and validating data from countries in specific domains, prepares countries analysis, summarizes obtained results, briefs and presentations for substantive reports related to countries’ data availability and performance.

A Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, data science, mathematics or a related field is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of one year of professional work experience in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, SDGs, or a related field is desirable. Familiarity with data analysis, statistics, or governance-related research is desirable. Advanced proficiency in statistical software (STATA, R, Python, or advanced SPSS/Excel) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) are desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position fluency in English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.

Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.