Programming Assistant
Assist in programming and data analysis for sustainable financing projects
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Overview
Assist in programming and data analysis for sustainable financing projects
You have:
- Leverage various Machine Learning Techniques to project nationally determined priorities and their respective landing zones by 2030 for ESCWA member States.
- Employ and/or build a Long-Short Term Memory (LSTM) to project prime financing channels at the national level for ESCWA member States.
- Develop a nowcasting dynamic model/apparatus to capture prime financing flows in ESCWA member States.
- Collect data and conduct research on socioeconomic and financing issues.
- Undertake dataset compilation, analysis and cleaning.
- Support in drafting and updating of documents and analytical summaries.
- Support in the preparation of literature reviews, research papers and presentations.
- Knowledge of the United Nations is desirable.
Contract
This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.
Financing is a key driver in implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, guided by the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA). As ESCWA prepares for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), the focus is on assessing progress, addressing challenges, and supporting the transition to sustainable, SDG-aligned financing frameworks.
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Economics Affairs Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:
- Leverage various Machine Learning Techniques to project nationally determined priorities and their respective landing zones by 2030 for ESCWA member States.
- Employ and/or build a Long-Short Term Memory (LSTM) to project prime financing channels at the national level for ESCWA member States.
- Develop a nowcasting dynamic model/apparatus to capture prime financing flows in ESCWA member States.
- Collect data and conduct research on socioeconomic and financing issues.
- Undertake dataset compilation, analysis and cleaning.
- Prepares a variety of tables, lists, charts, and generate graphs, figures, and fact sheets on the different aspects of financing for development.
- Provide support in drafting and updating of documents and analytical summaries.
- Support in the preparation of literature reviews, research papers and presentations.
Adaptability and flexibility Planning and organizing
No previous work experience is required for this position.
Knowledge of the united nations is a desirable.
As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in (Beirut). National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.
Benefits package: • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1,285.25 • Annual and learning leaves • Medical and life Insurance • Free access to different learning platforms.
For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project where you utilized machine learning techniques? | This question assesses your practical experience with machine learning and its applications. | Share a specific example, focusing on the techniques used and the outcomes achieved. |
| How do you approach data cleaning and analysis? | The interviewer wants to understand your methodology and attention to detail in data handling. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of sustainable development financing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you have worked collaboratively in a team setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for effective planning and organization in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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