Statistical Analysis and Knowledge Product Development Consultant

The Consultant will deliver four outputs that strengthen data management, provide statistical analyses and visualizations, and support the preparation and review of project reports and policy recommendations. The outputs will also support technical consultations and stakeholder meetings, while ensuring data coherence, analytical consistency and alignment with UN statistical and publishing standards.

UN House - ESCWA

4 Months

1. Background and Objective The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) supports economic and social development in its 22 Arab member States. Cluster 6 on Governance and Conflict Prevention serves as a regional platform for policy dialogue, knowledge exchange, and consensus-building to strengthen governance institutions and promote inclusive, transparent, and accountable public administration systems across the Arab region. In this context, and in line with its efforts to promote evidence-based policymaking and balanced development, ESCWA is supporting the Sultanate of Oman in the development and implementation of the Governorate Competitiveness Index (GCI). This initiative aims to assess and enhance competitiveness across Oman’s governorates, contributing to the achievement of Oman Vision 2040 and the country’s decentralization and sustainable development objectives. The GCI provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating performance across economic, social, governance, and environmental dimensions. It serves as a diagnostic and policy tool to identify strengths and challenges, guide resource allocation, and promote equitable growth across regions. By fostering data-driven decision-making, the Index will support local authorities in developing tailored strategies that leverage the unique potential of each governorate. Building on the development of the GCI, ESCWA will produce analytical reports, policy briefs, and capacity-building activities to strengthen the ability of national and local stakeholders to utilize the index effectively. These efforts aim to promote transparency and accountability as well as support Oman’s transition toward a more decentralized, competitive, and sustainable governance model. The consultant will provide specialized technical expertise in statistical analysis, data modeling, and policy research to strengthen ESCWA’s regional data frameworks and evidence-based decision-making. primarily to support the implementation and updating of the Oman Governorate Competitiveness Index (OGCI), alongside other related ESCWA analytical assignments. The consultancy aims to lead the development of robust analytical products, validated datasets, and technical reports that support the OGCI and broader evidence-based decision-making objectives. 2. Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator: The Consultant will support the implementation and updating of the Oman Governorate Competitiveness Index (OGCI) and related ESCWA analytical assignments. The Consultant will validate, clean, harmonize and organize data; maintain indicator databases; and conduct statistical analysis and modelling to identify trends, comparative findings and policy implications. The Consultant will prepare dashboards and other visualizations, draft technical reports and policy briefs, and develop evidence-based policy recommendations. The Consultant will also provide technical inputs to expert meetings, consultations and workshops, prepare related materials and outcome summaries, and ensure data coherence and analytical quality in accordance with ESCWA statistical and publishing standards.

A Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Development Studies, or a related is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of one year of professional work experience in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Development Studies, or a related field is required. Advanced proficiency in statistical software (STATA, R, Python, or advanced SPSS/Excel) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) is required. Exposure to indices or governance monitoring tools is desirable. Familiarity with data analysis, statistics, or governance-related research is desirable.

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.

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.