Individual Contractor on Financing for Development (Modeling)
Provide substantive support for the Financing for Development Team and economic modeling activities.
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Overview
Provide substantive support for the Financing for Development Team and economic modeling activities.
You have:
- A First level University degree in economics, finance, econometrics or in a related field is required.
- No previous work experience is required for this job opening.
- Knowledge in research, data extraction or using statistical tools is required.
- Proficiency in statistical software (i.e STATA, EVIEWS) is required.
- Knowledge of time series macro econometric models and panel data analysis is required.
- Knowledge in Vector Autoregressive Models (VARs) or Structural VAR is desirable.
- Knowledge of panel data models like the Fixed Effects model, the Dynamic Panel Threshold Model or the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) is desirable.
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
- Recruitment for this position is on a local basis and the incumbent is required to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location.
Contract
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Result of Service
• Substantive contribution to the dynamic integrated development toolkit for financing for development in ESCWA member States. • Results of the econometric analysis for incorporation in related outputs of the project (e.g. technical paper/policy brief). • The IC is responsible for maintaining the files and data used in an electronic format.
Work Location
UN HOUSE
Expected duration
4 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Background: ‘Financing’ is considered as the prime means to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda). The Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA) adopted at the Third International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD) serves as a new global framework that guides the means of mobilizing resources to finance the 2030 Agenda through aligning all financing flows and policies with economic, social and environmental priorities and ensuring that financing is stable and sustainable. The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) will provide a venue to assess the progress made in the implementation of the Monterrey Consensus, the Doha Declaration and the AAAA, identify obstacles and constraints encountered in the achievement of the goals, as well as actions to overcome these constraints. It also aims to address new and emerging challenges, and the urgent need to fully implement the 2030 Agenda to support reform of the international financial architecture. ESCWA is initiating a series of activities that underscores ESCWA’s commitment to enhancing financial frameworks and bolstering sustainable development efforts in the region, in preparation for FfD4. ESCWA strives to support policy makers and national stakeholders in ESCWA member States who have indicated interest in advancing and adopting a range of dynamic and interactive financing tools developed by ESCWA to assist in the design of integrated national financing strategies, support the transition to SDG-centric financing, and advance the implementation of national sustainable development strategies, plans and macroeconomic frameworks. Duties and Responsibilities: The Individual Contractor (IC) will provide substantive support to the work of the Financing for Development Team in the areas of specialty for this assignment. Specific responsibilities include: • Gather, compile and update information and technical data across all the SDGs and economic indicators, which pertain to the vision in ESCWA member States. • Extract, retrieve, compile and analyze technical data and relevant material from national sources, databases, libraries and various statistical calculations and compilations. • Analyze and scrutinize the financing flows based on the Dynamic National Financing Simulator for ESCWA member States. • Provide econometric assistance to examine the factors influencing investment opportunities and potentials in member States economy, including workstreams on quantitative economic modelling and causal inference for policy recommendations. • Assemble original statistical material, adjust reported data from different sources, and load data into a computerized database system. • Assess and examine data sets for accuracy, clarity and validity and interpret results. • Assist in the maintenance of relevant computerized databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. • Prepares a variety of reports, presentations, tables, lists, graphs, charts, and/or diagrams based on the analyzed data for information and review by senior officers. • Collaborate and contribute closely with different team members in Financing for Development. • Assist in the preparation of FfD upcoming activities in ESCWA member States and other substantive tasks.
Qualifications/special skills
A First level University degree in economics, finance, econometrics or in a related field is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. No previous work experience is required for this job opening. Knowledge in research, data extraction or using statistical tools is required. Proficiency in statistical software (i.e STATA, EVIEWS) is required. Knowledge of time series macro econometric models and panel data analysis is required. Knowledge in Vector Autoregressive Models (VARs) or Structural VAR is desirable. Knowledge of panel data models like the Fixed Effects model, the Dynamic Panel Threshold Model or the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English and Arabic 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 Information
Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location.
No Fee
THE 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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to gather data from multiple sources. What approach did you take? | This question assesses your data gathering and analytical skills. | Describe the sources you used, how you organized the data, and the outcome of your analysis. |
| How would you explain a complex econometric model to a non-technical audience? | This question evaluates your communication skills and ability to simplify complex concepts. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you discuss an experience when your analysis influenced a decision? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What statistical tools do you prefer for econometric analysis, and why? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure data integrity during your analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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