Research and Project Assistant - Digital Development and Digital Cooperation

Result of ServiceThe incumbent will be responsible to: • Provide substantive and general support to ADCD-ASAP phase 2 related deliverables; namely, preparatory meeting to collectively set the agenda of the 3rd \"Arab Digital Cooperation and Development Conference\", DCDF 3.0 (or the 5th \"Arab WSIS\" & the 8th \"Arab IGF\"), ESCWA, LAS et al (Q3 2025), Recurring Annual Report on the implementation DD-MMM, the 4th Arab Consultative Conference and Expert Meetings on WSIS +20Review and Global Digital Compact (GDC) Processes; the 11th , 12th & 13th meetings of the Arab Digital Agenda’s Joint Technical Committee/Core Research Coordination Team Mechanism (JTC/CRCTM); and associated documentation and promotional material; as well as ESCWA’s Arab Digital Development Framework & Processes Manual (ADD_FPM3.0), the NDDRs 3.0 for 12 Countries, and the Recurring Annual Report on the implementation of DD-MMM. • Perform other duties related to Information Society in general and Digital Development in particular as assigned. Work LocationUN-House ESCWA Expected duration4.5 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesI. OBJECTIVES The services of an individual contractor are needed to carry out research and analyses on Information Society, Digital Cooperation & Digital Development to support the development of technical materials on the subject and the convening of related events. The individual contractor will provide support to the Phase 2 of the “Advancing Digital Cooperation and Development - Arab States Action Programme” project (ADCD-ASAP phase 2)’s both digital development and digital cooperation tracks activities. II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In particular, the IC will be tasked to do the following: • Research, extract and compile basic information and technical data on Information Society, Digital Cooperation & Digital Development in the Arab region from a wide variety of information sources; and prepare abstracts/bibliographic descriptions for inclusion in related documents, articles, books and publications. • Prepare statistical tables, graphs, and other visual aids to support research findings pertaining to National Digital Development Review Reports (NDDRs) and Agendas (NDDAs), Arab Digital Agenda (ADA) and Digital Development and Digital Cooperation Observatories, as required. • Assist in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software and deploying modern online tools and applications to encourage stakeholder collaboration. • Assist in the evaluation and examination of data sets for accuracy, clarity and validity specially when it comes to the DD_MMM2.0, ADD_FPM3.0 and CPF; • Contribute to designing substantive documentation and convening of a series of JTC/CRTCM meetings in support of ADA2.0, NDDRs 3.0, MMM2.0; and assist in composing their draft information note, designing their draft agenda, preparing their LoI and reports. • Carry out quality control function for outgoing documents; proofreads and edits texts for adherence. • Assist in the development and dissemination of communication materials. • Ensure smooth and efficient information flow within the ADCD-ASAP Team; and sustain an efficient information flow within the other ESCWA departments (specially the media and design departments); • Perform, under supervision, the full range of office management and general support functions. • Respond or draft responses to a wide range of correspondence and other communications; and use standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports. • Assist in planning and organizing official events, meetings, etc., handling all necessary arrangements (e.g. room reservations, guest/participant lists, invitations, catering, seating arrangements, background documentation, special equipment, etc.) • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of events and meetings. • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, attend meetings, prepare minutes, monitor follow-up activities. • Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned. Qualifications/special skillsA Bachelor's Degree in digital development, economics, development studies or sustainable development is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the field of research and analysis in the Arab region is required. Experience and knowledge of Information Society, Digital Cooperation & Digital Development, economics and sustainable development issues is desirable. Experience with an international organization in a developmental field is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in Arabic and English is required. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.