Regional Foresight Analyst
Organizational Context
The UN Secretariat's Resident Coordinator System (RCS) is seeking a Regional Foresight Analyst to support the Arab States region. This role operates within the framework of UN 2.0 and the Regional Reset initiative, contributing to the UN's evolving reform agenda. The analyst will work remotely to enhance foresight capabilities across the region.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to conduct an updated, evidence-based regional foresight analysis for the Arab States, building upon the January 2026 analysis. The analyst will identify changes, emerging trends, and new risks and opportunities shaped by interconnected economic, climate, technological, social, demographic, and institutional pressures. The analysis will refresh systems and scenario planning, translating findings into actionable insights for Resident Coordinators, UN Country Teams, and DCO/ROAS. A key objective is to strengthen the capacity of ROAS/RCO staff to independently apply and update the foresight methodology, ensuring its practical integration into daily UN operations and strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
The Regional Foresight Analyst will develop an inception report and analytical protocol, reviewing previous analyses and defining research scope. Responsibilities include a comparative review of Country Analysis (CCA) updates to create an evidence matrix, identifying regional patterns and implications. The role involves horizon scanning to collect and assess signals, clustering them into drivers and systems, and producing a prioritized signal log. Systems and scenario analysis will be updated, testing the propagation of risks and opportunities through various systems. The analyst will frame the findings as input for the UN Development System (UNDS) at the regional level, identifying areas where regional responses add value. Finally, the role includes conducting consultations, validating findings, strengthening staff capacity through workshops and guides, and ensuring proper handover of all deliverables and data.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in foresight, strategic analysis, scenario planning, or AI-driven data analytics is required. Experience with developing or applying AI models, predictive analytics, or data-driven decision support is highly desirable.
Skills
Foresight, Strategic Analysis, Scenario Planning, AI-driven Data Analytics, Horizon Scanning, Systems Thinking, Data Analysis, AI Model Development, Predictive Analytics, Data-driven Decision Support, English Fluency, Arabic (desirable).