Research and Project Assistance - Digital Development and Digital Cooperation (IC)
Organizational Context
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks an individual contractor to provide research, coordination, documentation, and operational support for its Digital Cooperation and Development initiatives. This role is crucial for the preparation, delivery, and follow-up of key regional forums and the development of critical digital agenda reports and frameworks within the Arab region.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive support to ESCWA's digital cooperation and development programs, specifically focusing on the sixth session of the Committee on Technology for Development (IGM 6.0) and the third Arab Digital Cooperation and Development Forum (DCDF 3.0). This includes supporting high-level segments, interlinked product streams like the Arab Digital Agenda (ADA 2.0) and the Arab Digital Development Report (ADDR 3.0), and related national and regional reviews. The role contributes to the advancement of digital development and cooperation across the Arab region by ensuring the smooth execution of project activities, documentation, and follow-up processes, thereby facilitating informed policy-making and implementation.
Responsibilities
The individual contractor will support the preparation, delivery, and follow-up of IGM 6.0 and DCDF 3.0, including their high-level segments, by managing documentation, coordinating speakers and stakeholders, and preparing briefing materials. Responsibilities include supporting national workshops and regional expert meetings, coordinating inputs and operational arrangements with various partners, and assisting with preparatory workshops and consultations. The role also involves supporting the development of the Arab Digital Agenda (ADA 2.0) and the Arab Digital Development Report (ADDR 3.0) through research, data analysis, drafting, and validation. Additionally, the contractor will support the revision of measurement models and framework manuals, ensure substantive coherence across project outputs, prepare communication materials, and manage online platforms. Support for standing processes, including national digital development reviews, global and regional digital cooperation initiatives, observatories, and intergovernmental meetings, is also required, alongside general project-level support functions such as correspondence, document production, and event arrangements.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of experience in research and analysis related to the Arab region is required. Experience and knowledge of information society, digital cooperation, digital development, economics, and sustainable development issues are desirable. Prior experience with an international organization in a developmental field is also considered an advantage.
Skills
Research and analysis, coordination, documentation, project support, digital cooperation, digital development, data analysis, report drafting, stakeholder engagement, communication, event management, proficiency in English and Arabic.