Individual Contractor - Macroeconomic Nowcasting and Econometric Analysis
Quick answer
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia is hiring an Individual Contractor to develop nowcasting models for macroeconomic indicators at UN-House ESCWA in BEIRUT (hybrid work). A Master's degree in Economics or a related field is required, with experience in econometrics and Python.
- Role
- Individual Contractor - Macroeconomic Nowcasting and Econometric Analysis
- Organization
- United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
- Location
- UN-House ESCWA, BEIRUT (Hybrid)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is seeking an Individual Contractor to develop and operationalize nowcasting models for macroeconomic indicators, supported by automated data pipelines and econometric analysis.
What you'll do
- Collect, clean, and harmonize macroeconomic and high-frequency data from international and national sources
- Develop reproducible data pipelines for automated data updates in Python
- Construct datasets suitable for nowcasting and econometric analysis
- Apply econometric techniques to support broader analytical outputs
- Validate model performance using statistical evaluation and back-testing methods
- Prepare technical documentation and ensure reproducibility of all outputs
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field
- Experience working with macroeconomic and/or high-frequency data
- Strong experience in Python for data processing, analysis, and pipeline development
- Solid knowledge of econometric techniques (time series and panel data methods)
- Experience in the Arab region is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located at UN-House ESCWA in BEIRUT, with a hybrid work arrangement.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation is not specified in the posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
A Master’s degree in Economics or a related field, experience in econometrics and Python, and strong data processing skills.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the provided link until July 18, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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