Research Analyst

Assist in vetting the accuracy of Machine Learning model’s quality of job descriptions.

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UNESCWA - Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

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Application deadline 5 days ago: Wednesday 14 May 2025 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Assist in vetting the accuracy of Machine Learning model’s quality of job descriptions.

You have:

  • A High school Degree or related area is required.
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in research is required.
  • Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
  • Knowledge of French is desirable.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Suite is required.

Contract

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Result of Service

The objective of this employment opportunity is to assist in vetting the accuracy of Machine Learning model’s (Reg X) quality of extracting job qualities in job descriptions . The job is part of an ILO-ESCWA collaboration.

Work Location

UN-House ESCWA

Expected duration

3 Month

Duties and Responsibilities

The world is currently experiencing the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and automation of activities are the key drivers of this revolution. This revolution will inevitably eliminate many current lines of work yet can bring in new lines of employment. ESCWA's Future of work initiative is expected to provide a forum for ESCWA countries to prepare for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR) jobs while factoring in the number of jobs needed between now and the attainment of the 2030 Agenda. The key aim is to support member States for the upcoming change in employment and skills due to technological advancements. Ultimately, ESCWA will help member states harness job opportunities emerging from the advent of newer technologies while taming challenges. ESCWA skills monitor is part of ESCWA's initiative on the Future of Work that uses Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to assess the demand for skills and jobs in the Arab region. Even though AI is very powerful, it still requires significant human intervention to be helpful. In most cases, AI models might be fit for the data that they only have been trained on, where human intervention is required to detect higher accuracy. This was evident, especially during unprecedented events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The individual contractor will be responsible for the following tasks: 1- Assist in checking accuracy of how Machine Learning is capturing Occupation classification. 2- Assist in checking accuracy of skills for almost ISCO jobs. 3- Assist in checking accuracy of how regular expression (Reg-X) models are capturing different features from text. 4- Assist in conducting data analysis using data from the ESCWA Skills Monitor. 5- Assist in meeting, workshops and mission preparations including administrative activities. 6- Help in all Ad hoc activities related to labor market policies and private sector development.

Qualifications/special skills

A High school Degree or related area is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 1 year of experience in research is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Suite is required.

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. Knowledge of French is desirable. 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

Not available.

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

Can you describe your experience with data analysis and how it relates to research? This question checks your practical experience and understanding of data analysis in a research context. Provide specific examples of data analysis tasks you have completed, how you approached them, and the results.
What techniques do you use to ensure the accuracy of your work in research? The interviewer wants to evaluate your attention to detail and methodical approach to research tasks. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay current with advancements in machine learning and AI technologies? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to work under a tight deadline. How did you manage your time? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you explain complex machine learning concepts to someone without a technical background? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have in facilitating workshops or meetings? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you want to work with the ESCWA's Future of Work initiative? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you ever had to learn a new software or tool quickly? What was your approach? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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