Research Assistant

Organizational Context

The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) within the UN Secretariat supports member states in strengthening competition and consumer protection frameworks. The Economic Governance and Planning Section undertakes regional research, legal reviews, and capacity-building activities. This role supports the section's work on competition policy, consumer protection, and market functioning.

Job Purpose

This role serves as an entry-level Research Assistant within the Economic Governance and Planning Section at ESCWA. The primary purpose is to provide essential research, data collection, documentation, and organizational support for projects focused on competition policy, consumer protection, and business regulation. The assignment directly contributes to the timely and accurate preparation of research materials, databases, background notes, and presentations, ensuring the section's outputs are well-supported and effectively delivered to member states and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will be responsible for collecting, organizing, validating, and performing preliminary analysis of quantitative and qualitative information from diverse national, regional, and international sources. This includes maintaining and updating databases, research files, and reference materials. The role involves assisting in the review and updating of legislative and regulatory information for the Arab Legislation Portal. Additionally, the assistant will prepare reports, presentations, tables, and other visual materials to communicate research findings. Support will also be provided for organizing regional forums and webinars, including preparing materials and documenting discussions.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this assignment. The role is designed for an entry-level candidate. However, demonstrated skills in data collection and analysis are necessary.

Skills

Data collection, Data analysis, Information organization, Research, Validation of information, Database maintenance, Report preparation, Presentation preparation, Fluency in English and Arabic.

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