Peer Reviewer of the report on Safeguarding social spending in the Arab States
Organizational Context
The UN Secretariat's Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is producing a report on "Safeguarding social spending in the Arab States." This report aims to support governments in building resilient public financial management systems for social sector budgeting amidst geopolitical shocks and crises, informing the Arab Public Finance and Budgeting Forum.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide expert peer review for a report on safeguarding social spending in Arab States. The role will critically assess the report's content, key messages, and findings, ensuring their accuracy and impact. The reviewer will offer constructive feedback and supplementary research to enhance the report's quality and relevance. Ultimately, the service aims to improve the report's key messages and findings, providing a concise summary with policy recommendations to inform discussions at the Arab Public Finance and Budgeting Forum and support governments in strengthening their social spending strategies.
Responsibilities
The peer reviewer will undertake a critical review of the draft report on safeguarding social spending in Arab States. This includes providing detailed written feedback, approximately 1-2 pages, addressing various aspects of the report and its core messages. The reviewer may conduct supplementary research as needed to support their evaluation. A key responsibility is to prepare a concise summary of the report, clearly highlighting its main findings and key messages. Furthermore, the reviewer will develop policy recommendations aimed at strengthening the report and informing the discussions at the upcoming Arab Public Finance and Budgeting Forum.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of experience in public finance, macroeconomics, or development economics is required. Experience in the Arab region's development context is desirable. Publications in peer-reviewed journals in a related field are also desirable.
Skills
Critical review, written feedback, supplementary research, report summarization, policy recommendation development, public finance, macroeconomics, development economics, English fluency.