Macroeconomic and public finance (Consultancy)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks a consultant to provide high-level technical and analytical inputs on macroeconomic and public finance issues. This role supports the Shared Economic Prosperity Cluster, contributing to research, empirical assessments, and feedback on substantive products within the UN Secretariat.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to deliver expert technical and analytical support, conduct supplementary research, perform empirical assessments, and provide critical review and feedback on the macroeconomic and public finance products developed by the Shared Economic Prosperity Cluster. The role is crucial in addressing the region's complex economic challenges, including crises, geopolitical shocks, and the need for resilient growth and fiscal stability. By contributing sound technical knowledge and supporting capacity development for member countries, this position aims to inform policy design and long-term development strategies in an environment of recurrent economic shocks, climate crises, and uncertainties.
Responsibilities
The consultant will peer review the public finance resilience report, offering high-level substantive feedback, supplementary research, data analysis, and key recommendations. They will also peer review macroeconomic reports, providing similar feedback and summary recommendations. Key duties include contributing substantive inputs for high-level events and forums, providing technical review and synthesis for substantive reports, and conducting empirical assessments of macroeconomic and public finance issues. Additionally, the consultant will prepare policy-level briefings on macro and fiscal matters, highlighting critical developments, challenges, and their implications.
Work Experience
A minimum of 10 years of experience in public finance, macroeconomics, or development economics is required. Experience within the Arab region's development context is desirable.
Skills
Technical and analytical skills in macroeconomics and public finance. Research and empirical assessment capabilities. Report review and feedback. Ability to prepare policy-level briefings. Fluency in English and Arabic.