Special Advisor to the Executive Secretary on strategic developments and megatrends

Result of ServiceSubmission of study report on the Post AI Employment in the Arab Region with actionable policy recommendations and main messages to member states and other stakeholders. Work LocationRemote Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground and Reporting Relationships One of five regional commissions of the United Nations Secretariat, the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) forms part of the United Nations Secretariat and, like the other regional commissions, operates under the supervision of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. ESCWA comprises 21 Arab countries in Western Asia and North Africa. ESCWA provides a framework for the formulation and harmonization of sectoral policies for member countries, a platform for congress and coordination, a home for expertise and knowledge, and an information observatory. ESCWA activities are coordinated with the divisions and main offices of the Headquarters of the United Nations, specialized agencies, and international and regional organizations, including the League of Arab States and its subsidiary bodies, and the Gulf Cooperation Council. This post is located within the Office of the Executive Secretary of ESCWA. The Special Advisor will report directly to the Executive Secretary. Duties and Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Special Advisor will be responsible for the following: Provide support the Executive Secretary in special strategic initiatives, particularly those related to global megatrends and their impact on the Arab region, strategic foresight and other related issues as deemed necessary by the Executive Secretary. Provide a study on the “Post AI Employment in the Arab Region” with actionable policy recommendations and main messages to member states and other stakeholders. Qualifications/special skillsMaster’s degree in one or more of the following disciplines: social sciences, finance, business administration or management is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in substantive areas of requisite competency and professionalism, human resources management, business or financial in multicultural institutions as well as programme and project planning and analyses, and budgeting is required. Work experience in senior officer assignments in the Organization is required. Proven track record of excellent management and technical leadership skills is required. Advanced training/courses in one or more of the following disciplines: social sciences, finance, business administration or management is required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Arabic is also a working language of ESCWA. For this post, fluency in English is required and knowledge of Arabic and French is desirable. NOTE: \"Fluency equals a rating of \"fluent\" in all four areas (read, write, speak, 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.