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<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>Expected Deliverables (within 2 months) • HDP Advisory Group continuously operates, or a new development coordination forum is established. This includes UN, NGOs and development partners, working closely with the Libyan authorities (both recognized and de-facto governments). • Selected municipalities will have councils adopted or updated local development plans that could serve as demonstration sites for the UNCT’s area-based coordination support. • Humanitarian datasets will be responsibly integrated into government-led systems. • A national DRM strategy will be finalized and validated, an interoperable preparedness SOP tested at the national level. At local level, pilots linking early warning and community action will be rolled out so that alerts translate into organized, life‑saving responses.<br> Work Location<br>Tripoli<br> Expected duration<br>2 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>Org. Setting and Reporting The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator - the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level - support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDG's. The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Libya and reports to the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader. Responsibilities: Under the delegated authority, the Regional Coordination Officer will provide high-level coordination, analytical and policy support to the RCO and UNCT, contributing to a tangible shift in how the UN operates and how Libyan systems function by June 2026. The incumbent is expected to advance: 1. Local Coordination &amp; Municipal Policy Advisory Support: • Support the UN’s area-based coordination model through regular engagement with municipal councils in the East. • Assist municipalities to integrate displacement management, IDP reintegration, and climate and conflict sensitivity into development and peacebuilding plans. • Facilitate dialogue and coordination between municipal councils, national authorities, UN entities, INGOs, and civil society to ensure coherent, multi-stakeholder planning and implementation. • Coordinate closely with UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes (AFPs) to ensure cross-agency coherence, accountability, and integrated planning at the local level. • Contribute to positioning selected municipalities as demonstration sites for inclusive, evidence-based governance aligned with the UNSDCF. 2. Strengthening Municipal Data Systems: • Consolidate ongoing initiatives to ensure that vetted humanitarian datasets are responsibly integrated into municipal systems for targeting, case management, and resource allocation. • Support interoperability between municipal platforms and national-level systems, promoting harmonized data standards and evidence-informed decision-making. • Support with national institutions to address policy and technical barriers to data-sharing and advance a unified national platform for risk and development information. 3. Institutionalizing DRM, Preparedness and early warning capacities: • Support national counterparts to consolidate nationally owned resilience frameworks and to convene UN technical expertise for finalizing a national Disaster Risk Management (DRM) strategy. • Contribute to the development and testing of a single, inter-institutional SOP for emergency preparedness among national actors. • Support national efforts in strengthening integration between national alert systems and community-level action, enabling timely activation of preparedness measures in health, livelihoods, public safety, and social services. • Coordinate and support UNCT’s emergency preparedness by regularly updating the contingency plan and monitoring early warning indicators and emerging emergencies, working closely with the Rapid Response Mechanism.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, communications, civil engineering or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of certification in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage. A minimum of two (2) year's work experience in Coordination and Communication is required Work experience with Local government is desirable professional experience with the United Nations is an asset. A minimum of 2 years with demonstrated experience in humanitarian and coordination roles is desirable<br> Languages<br>Fluency (Oral and Written) in both English and Arabic is required.<br> Additional Information<br>Not available.<br> No Fee<br>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.<br><br><br> </div>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Result of Service<br>1. Background information note and list of indicators and associated datasets on the food systems in Libya<br>2. Results of online survey for stakeholder consultation<br>3. Contribution to the preparation of the national stakeholder dialogue (agenda, draft national food systems pathway outline)<br>4. Contribute to national food systems dialogue and prepare dialogue report<br>5. Final Draft food systems transformation pathway</p><p>Work Location Remotely<br>Expected duration 2 months</p><p>Duties and Responsibilities</p><p>Background</p><p>Since 2021, countries in the Arab region have been engaged in the global food systems transformation process launched at the UN Food Systems Summit, convened by the UN Secretary-General to accelerate progress across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a food systems approach. By highlighting the interconnectedness of food systems with challenges such as hunger, climate change, poverty, and inequality, the Summit led countries to develop national food systems transformation pathways under the leadership of appointed National Convenors.</p><p>Objective</p><p>The consultant will support the preparation of the national food systems transformation pathway of Libya. This will include assessing the current state of food systems, mapping key stakeholders, supporting the organization of a structured consultation, and translating agreed priorities into a draft pathway document in coordination with the National Food Systems Focal Point in the Government of Libya and ESCWA. In doing so, the consultant will draw upon ongoing regional initiatives on food systems transformation and ensure close alignment with regional consultation processes and timelines. The consultant, in close coordination with the National Food Systems Focal Point of Libya, will ensure that national priorities are clearly articulated and fed into regional processes, while maintaining coordination and feedback between national and regional levels.</p><p>Main Responsibilities</p><p>Deliverables 1: Prepare food systems background note on Libya, which includes draft list of food systems indicators of relevance to Libya and relevant climate change parameters drawing on existing ESCWA knowledge products. Solicit feedback and draft note and secure agreement on list of indicators to include to inform national food systems pathways development Collect data on agreed list of indicators and elaborate background note</p><p>Deliverables 2: Prepare online survey to identify key food systems challenges and transformation priorities in Libya and disseminate it to relevant stakeholders across food systems sectors. Analyse survey results. Prepare PowerPoint presentation of background note and survey results for national dialogue</p><p>Deliverable 3: Identify list of national food system stakeholder institutions Contribute to the organization of the national food systems dialogue, including preparation of meeting agenda and identification of national food systems stakeholder invitees under the leadership of the National Food Systems Convenor. Propose outline of National Food Systems Pathways Report, drawing on global and regional experiences Deliver presentation(s) during the national dialogue. Support the National Food Systems Focal Point in Libya in preparing for participation in the 4th Arab Regional Meeting for Food Systems Transformation and ensure that relevant outcomes from the regional meeting are reflected in the national dialogue.</p><p>Deliverable 4: Draft the national food systems dialogue report that include national food systems pathway outline based on consultation outcomes, with annexed meeting agenda and list of participants (with email addresses). Finalize the dialogue report based on feedback received.</p><p>Deliverable 5: Draft preliminary national food systems pathway based on background note, consultation outcomes, and discussions with National Food Systems Convener and ESCWA. Finalize draft national food systems pathway based on feedback received.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><h2>Qualifications/special skills</h2><p>Master's degree or higher in food security/food systems, economics, public policy, agriculture, climate change, sustainable development or a related field is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.</p><p>At least 10 years of experience related to food systems, climate change and/or sustainable development planning is required.</p><p>Strong analytical and writing skills is desirable.</p><p>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are desirable.</p><h2>Languages</h2><p>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 are required.</p><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Result of Service The report prepared should be in Arabic and in electronic format. The report submitted should not be less than 30 pages. A 2 to 4 pages executive summary of the report. The completed parts should be edited and saved in MS-Word (*.docx file) or an alternate compatible format. PDF format will not be accepted. It should include a table of contents to be automatically updated followed by a list of all tables and figures. The various parts should be submitted in electronic form and sent to the email address of the designated focal point. Attention is kindly drawn to the need to ensure that the final draft of the outputs be thoroughly reviewed prior to submission and to indicate the sources of tables and diagrams. References to reports and other substantive material should be clearly indicated within the text and noted at the end. It is also essential to send, with the completed output, photocopies or scans of at least the first page of books, reports and bulletins, used as reference material as well as copies of the pages quoted. The content of the generated document shall be the sole property of ESCWA. The consultant shall keep in mind that UN-ESCWA routinely checks all deliverables for plagiarism, using readily available electronic tools. All previously published content, even if written by the selected consultant, must be clearly referenced where required within the text and end-noted at the end of the study. The report submitted by the consultant must not contain quoted and/or previously published text equalling more than 20 per cent of the total number of pages. The consultant shall not publish or announce or reveal the content of the report, partly or entirely, on social media or any other public channel, without ESCWA and GIA permission. The content of the generated document shall be the sole property of ESCWA. Work Location Remote Expected duration 16 weeks Duties and Responsibilities GENERAL SCOPE Blockchain represents today one of the foundational digital technologies for advancing sustainable development and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Blockchain can revolutionize processes in various areas, from finance to trade and from government public services to humanitarian work, with strong potential to accelerate SDG progress if aligned with national priorities . Blockchain introduces new systems of trust and exchange, enhancing transparency, accountability and efficiency in areas such as supply chains, financial inclusion, identity systems and aid delivery. It enables sustainable infrastructure investment by improving visibility of climate-related actions, aligning stakeholders and facilitating financing for low carbon development. Globally, blockchain is expected to drive profound digital transformation across economic systems, governance structures and international collaboration. Blockchain will reshape how businesses, governments and societies interact, particularly in trade facilitation, supply-chain transparency, digital identity and cross border financial systems. It could transform social interaction, public institutions and economic models, affecting countries ability to pursue sustainable development pathways and participate in global value chains. Regionally, its impact is closely tied to digital transformation agendas and governance reforms. It empowers the development of smart sustainable cities and digital economies, covering sectors such as energy, health, and transportation. Two widely cited cases illustrate the practical value of blockchain. First, Estonia represents a leading global example of blockchain-enabled digital government: the country uses blockchain to protect national data systems and ensure integrity across services such as healthcare, property registries and legal records, enabling secure, efficient and trusted e-Government services . Second, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) provides a prominent case supported by the World Economic Forum (WEF) . Through initiatives like the Dubai Blockchain Strategy and multiple public and private sector applications, blockchain has been deployed in areas such as trade facilitation, payments, health services and secure data exchange, supported by strong governance frameworks and multi stakeholder collaboration For Libya, developing a coherent blockchain policy is essential to capture these opportunities while managing risks. Integrating blockchain into developed systems could strengthen public administration, reduce corruption risks, and improve service delivery. This would contribute to inclusive and sustainable development rather than fragmented or high risk deployment. The General Information Authority (GIA) in Libya requested the technical assistance of ESCWA to develop the national blockchain policy. The objective of this consultancy is to provide an advisory service to assist ESCWA team in suggesting the national blockchain policy to the Authority. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The consultant shall propose to the designated ESCWA focal point a detailed version of the blockchain policy. To produce the draft policy, the consultant is requested to conduct, among others, the main following tasks: 1. Review the national digital documents and the existing policies and strategies in Libya related to digital transformation, innovation, digital technologies, and other related national development plans; 2. Review best regional and international best practices related to blockchain policies and frameworks (at least 2 selected regional and 2 international cases); 3. Identify main national stakeholders, hold, in coordination with GIA, interviews and meetings with the main national stakeholders and preparing minutes of each meeting/interview summarizing the discussed points, their remarks, observations and proposals; 4. Contribute to sectoral workshops to discuss needs and priorities, if needed; 5. Prepare the needed policy based on international and regional best practices, gap analysis, national needs (SWOT analysis); 6. Present the draft report in a national workshop or meeting (physically or remotely) and capture the main comments and findings of the discussions; 7. Update the draft proposal according to all received feedback and comments during the reviewing process by ESCWA and GIA. ESCWA promotes gender equality and integration of youth through its publications and therefore the consultant should pay attention, with the help of ESCWA staff, to gender considerations and youth dimension throughout the research work to ensure that the report gives equal attention to the needs of both men and women, as well as girls and boys. Writing should use gender-sensitive language.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>A Master's degree in ICT, technology, engineering, computer science or a related field is required. A Ph.D. degree is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. At least 5 years of professional experience and research in the domain of digital technologies is required. Previous experience in the delivery of research papers is desirable. Previous experience in the development of digital plans is desirable. Previous experience with blockchain policies and frameworks 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 written and spoken Arabic and English 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.</p><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Open data is widely recognized as a foundational enabler of sustainable development because it improves evidence-based decision-making, transparency, and citizen participation. Timely, accessible, and shareable data supports human centered innovation, strengthens public service delivery, and enhances accountability in governance systems. In fact, open government data operationalizes transparency, a core principle of effective governance for achieving the 2030 Agenda, by making public sector information reusable for social and economic value creation. In this context, open data contributes directly to multiple SDGs, including institutional effectiveness (SDG 16), innovation (SDG 9), and partnerships (SDG 17). Globally, open data is transforming digital economies and governance systems by enabling innovation, improving policy design, and supporting data-driven ecosystems. Open data enhances democratic engagement and stimulates innovation by allowing businesses and citizens to reuse government data for new services and insights. At the same time, ITU data shows that the rapid expansion of digital connectivity with around 74% of the global population online in 2025 creates unprecedented opportunities for open data use, although gaps persist across regions. Regionally, particularly in developing and Arab countries, open data can help address structural challenges by improving coordination and reducing information asymmetries. However, disparities in infrastructure, governance maturity, and digital skills mean that the impact of open data varies significantly, requiring tailored policies and capacity-building interventions to unlock its full potential. One leading global example is the United Kingdom s data.gov.uk platform, which releases thousands of datasets across sectors such as transport, health, and the economy, enabling businesses to build data-driven services and enhancing government transparency. This demonstrates that when supported by policy frameworks and stakeholder engagement, open data can generate tangible economic and governance benefits in both advanced and developing contexts. For Libya, adopting a comprehensive open data policy is particularly critical given the country s challenges and limited availability of reliable data. An open data policy would help address these gaps by standardizing data collection and sharing, improving trust in public institutions, and enabling evidence-based reforms. The General Information Authority (GIA) in Libya requested the technical assistance of ESCWA to develop the national open data policy. The objective of this consultancy is to provide an advisory service to assist ESCWA team in suggesting the national open data policy to the GIA.</p><p>The consultant shall propose to the designated ESCWA focal point a detailed version of the open data policy. To produce the draft policy, the consultant is requested to conduct, among others, the main following tasks:</p><ol><li>Review the national digital documents and the existing policies and strategies in Libya related to digital transformation, innovation, digital technologies, and other related national development plans;</li><li>Review best regional and international best practices related to open data policies and frameworks (at least 2 selected regional and 2 international cases);</li><li>Identify main national stakeholders, hold, in coordination with GIA, interviews and meetings with the main national stakeholders and preparing minutes of each meeting/interview summarizing the discussed points, their remarks, observations and proposals;</li><li>Contribute to sectoral workshops to discuss needs and priorities, if needed;</li><li>Prepare the needed policy based on international and regional best practices, gap analysis, national needs (SWOT analysis);</li><li>Present the draft report in a national workshop or meeting (physically or remotely) and capture the main comments and findings of the discussions;</li><li>Update the draft proposal according to all received feedback and comments during the reviewing process by ESCWA and GIA.</li></ol><p>ESCWA promotes gender equality and integration of youth through its publications and therefore the consultant should pay attention, with the help of ESCWA staff, to gender considerations and youth dimension throughout the research work to ensure that the report gives equal attention to the needs of both men and women, as well as girls and boys. Writing should use gender-sensitive language.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><h2>Qualifications/special skills</h2><p>A Master's degree in ICT, technology, engineering, computer science or a related field is required. A Ph.D. degree is desired. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. At least 5 years of professional experience and research in the domain of digital technologies is required. Previous experience in the delivery of research papers is desirable. Previous experience in the development of digital plans is desirable. Previous experience with open data policies and frameworks is desirable. Previous experience with open data policies and frameworks is desirable.</p><p>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 written and spoken Arabic and English 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.</p><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>From an automated government through e-Government to a smart and open government, technology and innovation have become vital tools for managing and conducting government business, serving its citizens, and achieving its development targets. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development states that good governance at all levels as well as transparent, effective and accountable institutions are necessary to build peaceful societies and achieve sustainable development. In this Agenda, specific measures are given to achieve such societies especially in Goal 16 Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels . Under this goal, the development of effective, accountable and transparent institutions (16.6), responsive, inclusive participatory and representative decision-making (16.7) and public access to information (16.10) are promoted as targets. To implement these targets, a partnership, between the Government, the private sector, civil society, other stakeholders (such as the public, and regional, sub-regional and international institutions) and citizens, is envisioned. Better governance and better public institutions are essential elements in achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Technology and innovation provide governments with options to achieve the individual targets set out in Goal 16. Innovation in the public sector provides new processes, products and services that can either be new technologies or be supported by technologies that promotes access to information, inclusiveness, citizen participation, accountability, transparency and responsiveness. When the government adopts new technologies and openness as part of its paradigm, the possibility of collaboration, shared responsibility and co-decision-making, strengthens the government and empowers its citizens. The United Nations is involved in enhancing the use of emerging technologies for sustainable development. In September 2024 during the Summit of the Future, world leaders adopted the Pact for the Future and its annexes: the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and Declaration on Future Generations. The GDC mandates UN Regional Commissions to provide support to Member States to advance digital transformation. Globally, the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) market is projected to grow from USD 42.55 billion in 2025 to USD 55.36 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.4%. Digitally driven measures such as smart logistics and improved asset utilization could limit road freight CO emission growth by up to 40% between 2019 and 2050. In the Arab region, 95% mobile broadband coverage a critical enabler for connected mobility . The progressive integration of AI, IoT, GIS and ITS into national transport strategies across Member States, directly serving SDGs 9 and 11. Libya s land transport sector faces acute structural challenges: a paved road network of approximately 34,000 km , one of the highest road-fatality rates in the world publicly cited at around 73 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants against a global benchmark of roughly 20 , Digital transformation of land transport in Libya is expected to (i) reduce fatalities and injuries through intelligent traffic management, e-enforcement, GPS-based fleet supervision and connected-vehicle safety; (ii) modernise freight, customs and logistics operations through digital manifests, tracking and scheduling (iii) enhance public revenue and governance via digital tolling, licensing and vehicle registration; and (iv) anchor land transport within Libya s broader digital transformation and economic recovery agenda. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) in Libya requested the technical assistance of ESCWA to develop their digital transformation strategy. LTA is planning to develop a comprehensive framework to modernize its two main divisions: the Authorization Department and the Transport Affairs Department. This framework will encompass the registration and management of services provided to public vehicles, vehicle testing processes, and the delivery of permit services to individuals and businesses. Currently, most of these services rely on manually maintained Excel-based data, which increases the risk of errors and limits efficiency. The objective of this consultancy is to provide an advisory service to assist ESCWA team in suggesting the digital transformation framework to LTA. The consultant shall propose to the designated ESCWA focal point a detailed version of the digital transformation strategy. To produce the draft strategy, the consultant is requested to conduct, among others, the main following tasks: 1. Review the national digital documents and the existing policies and strategies in Libya related to digital transformation, innovation, digital technologies, and other related national development plans; 2. Review best regional and international best practices related to Digital Transformation Strategies and policies (at least 2 selected regional and 2 international cases); 3. Identify main national stakeholders, hold, in coordination with LTA, interviews and meetings with the main national stakeholders and preparing minutes of each meeting/interview summarizing the discussed points, their remarks, observations and proposals. This includes assessing institutional digital maturity of LTA, its main business processes, and the current data governance; 4. Contribute to sectoral workshops to discuss needs and priorities, if needed; 5. Prepare the needed digital transformation strategy based on international and regional best practices, gap analysis, national needs (SWOT analysis). This strategy would include phased implementation roadmap and change management component; 6. Present the draft report in a national workshop or meeting (physically or remotely) and capture the main comments and findings of the discussions; 7. Update the draft proposal according to all received feedback and comments during the reviewing process by ESCWA and LTA. ESCWA promotes gender equality and integration of youth through its publications and therefore the consultant should pay attention, with the help of ESCWA staff, to gender considerations and youth dimension throughout the research work to ensure that the report gives equal attention to the needs of both men and women, as well as girls and boys. Writing should use gender-sensitive language.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>A Master's degree in ICT, technology, engineering, computer science or a related field is required. A Ph.D. degree is desired. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. At least 5 years of professional experience and research in the domain of digital technologies is required. Previous experience in transport topics is required. Previous experience in the delivery of research papers is desirable. Previous experience in the development of digital plans is desirable. Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English 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.</p><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Result of Service The report prepared should be in Arabic and in electronic format. The report submitted should not be less than 30 pages. A 2 to 4 pages executive summary of the report. The completed parts should be edited and saved in MS-Word (*.docx file) or an alternate compatible format. PDF format will not be accepted. It should include a table of contents to be automatically upndated followed by a list of all tables and figures. The various parts should be submitted in electronic form and sent to the email address of the designated focal point. Attention is kindly drawn to the need to ensure that the final draft of the outputs be thoroughly reviewed prior to submission and to indicate the sources of tables and diagrams. References to reports and other substantive material should be clearly indicated within the text and noted at the end. It is also essential to send, with the completed output, photocopies or scans of at least the first page of books, reports and bulletins, used as reference material as well as copies of the pages quoted. The content of the generated document shall be the sole property of ESCWA. The consultant shall keep in mind that UN-ESCWA routinely checks all deliverables for plagiarism, using readily available electronic tools. All previously published content, even if written by the selected consultant, must be clearly referenced where required within the text and end-noted at the end of the study. The report submitted by the consultant must not contain quoted and/or previously published text equalling more than 20 per cent of the total number of pages. The consultant shall not publish or announce or reveal the content of the report, partly or entirely, on social media or any other public channel, without ESCWA and GIA permission. The content of the generated document shall be the sole property of ESCWA. Work Location Remote Expected duration 16 weeks Duties and Responsibilities GENERAL SCOPE Digital identity (e-ID) is increasingly recognized as a foundational enabler of sustainable development because it underpins access to services, rights, and economic participation. The UN Sustainable Development Goals explicitly include legal identity for all (SDG 16.9), highlighting its role in inclusion and governance. In fact, e-ID allows individuals to securely prove their identity in digital environments, which improves access to healthcare, education, financial services, and social protection while reducing costs and improving efficiency in delivery. Identity verification is also essential for the resilience of societies and economies. Well-governed digital identity systems are now viewed as critical digital public infrastructure necessary for long-term sustainability and trust in digital transformation . Globally, the impact of e-ID is transformative but uneven. The World Economic Forum (WEF) highlights that around 850 million people still lack legal identification, limiting their ability to participate fully in society and the economy. Expanding digital identity systems can significantly improve inclusion, enabling access to digital services, financial systems, and labor markets while enhancing privacy and user control when properly designed. Regionally, especially in developing economies, e-ID is expected to accelerate digital economies and public sector efficiency; however, gaps in infrastructure, governance, and interoperability remain major barriers. Evidence also shows that lack of ID restricts access to essentials such as mobile connectivity, banking, healthcare, and voting, demonstrating the broad socio-economic consequences of identity exclusion. Two widely cited global success cases are Estonia and India. Estonia s e-ID is considered a global benchmark, where over 99% of public services are accessible online and citizens use digital identity for voting, healthcare, taxation, and business, demonstrating how e-ID can anchor a fully digital society . Its success is grounded in strong legal frameworks, interoperability, and universal adoption. Another example is India s Aadhaar system , which has enabled large-scale inclusion in financial services and targeted welfare delivery. These cases illustrate that successful e-ID systems combine policy, technology, and governance to drive adoption and trust . For Libya, developing a robust e-ID policy is critical to advancing its digital transformation agenda and overcoming governance and service delivery challenges. Given Libya s high internet penetration, a clear, comprehensive e-ID policy would strengthen trust, improve interoperability across government services, and address gaps in data protection and digital governance. The General Information Authority (GIA) in Libya requested the technical assistance of ESCWA to develop the national digital identity policy. The objective of this consultancy is to provide an advisory service to assist ESCWA team in suggesting the digital identity policy to the GIA. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The consultant shall propose to the designated ESCWA focal point a detailed version of the digital identity policy. To produce the draft policy, the consultant is requested to conduct, among others, the main following tasks: 1. Review the national digital documents and the existing policies and strategies in Libya related to digital transformation, innovation, digital technologies, and other related national development plans; 2. Review best regional and international best practices related to digital identity policies and frameworks (at least 2 selected regional and 2 international cases); 3. Identify main national stakeholders, hold, in coordination with GIA, interviews and meetings with the main national stakeholders and preparing minutes of each meeting/interview summarizing the discussed points, their remarks, observations and proposals; 4. Contribute to sectoral workshops to discuss needs and priorities, if needed; 5. Prepare the needed digital identity policy based on international and regional best practices, gap analysis, national needs (SWOT analysis); 6. Present the draft report in a national workshop or meeting (physically or remotely) and capture the main comments and findings of the discussions; 7. Update the draft proposal according to all received feedback and comments during the reviewing process by ESCWA and GIA. ESCWA promotes gender equality and integration of youth through its publications and therefore the consultant should pay attention, with the help of ESCWA staff, to gender considerations and youth dimension throughout the research work to ensure that the report gives equal attention to the needs of both men and women, as well as girls and boys. Writing should use gender-sensitive language.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph">A Master's degree in ICT, technology, engineering, computer science or a related field is required. A Ph.D. degree is desired. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. At least 5 years of professional experience and research in the domain of digital technologies is required. Previous experience in the delivery of research papers is desirable. Previous experience in the development of digital identity plans 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 written and spoken Arabic and English 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.</p></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>A 2026 United Nations Country Analysis for Libya, and its annexes (List of sources, SDG indicators data matrix, risk matrix, up-to-date list of relevant international treaties, conventions, and agreements that Libya has signed) are developed and endorsed<br> Work Location<br>Tripoli / Libya<br> Expected duration<br>4 Months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>The United Nations Country Analysis (UNCA), formerly Common Country Analysis (CCA), is a joint exercise of the UN development system that will provide a contextual, causal, and forward-looking reading of Libya to inform strategic choices, help accelerate progress toward development objectives, and guide the development of a new planning framework. The UNCA is a concise, systemic, and prescriptive document. The purpose of the 2026 Libya UNCA is to generate a high-quality, evidence-based, and forward-looking analytical product that will inform the strategic prioritization process for the next UNSDCF and assess the progress towards the SDGs. The UNCA will identify the structural drivers of Libya’s development and peacebuilding challenges, the groups most at risk of being left behind, key risks and weak signals, and the most relevant pathways for SDG acceleration. The UNCA will also strengthen the UNCT’s collective analytical function by creating a shared evidence base, supporting strategic positioning, informing advocacy, partnerships, and decision-making, and enabling more agile programming in a complex and rapidly changing country context. The 2026 Libya UNCA will aim to: 1. Provide an integrated analysis of Libya’s governance, economic, social, environmental, humanitarian, human rights, political, peace, and security context, with attention to regional and transboundary dynamics. 2. Assess Libya’s progress, gaps, and bottlenecks in relation to the SDGs, the 2030 Agenda, and relevant international commitments. 3. Identify the structural and root causes of fragility, exclusion, vulnerability, institutional fragmentation, and uneven development outcomes. 4. Apply a Leave No One Behind lens to analyze the situation of women and girls, children and youth, older persons, persons with disabilities, migrants, refugees, asylum-seekers, IDPs, returnees, minority groups, and conflict-affected communities. 5. Analyze Libya’s financing landscape for sustainable development, including public finance, domestic resource mobilization, international financing, private finance, illicit financial flows, subsidies, oil revenue governance, and opportunities for innovative SDG financing. 6. Identify emerging risks and weak signals that may affect Libya’s development trajectory and the UN’s strategic engagement. 7. Define a concise set of SDG acceleration pathways and strategic implications for the next UNSDCF. In reference to the roadmap for the development of the new UN planning framework starting from 2028, the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) in Libya is hiring an International Individual Contractor to assist, together with the RCO Economist, the UNCT Analytical Team in the development of the new United Nations Country Analysis. The Individual Contractor will perform the responsibilities presented below. The consultant will report to the Head of Office, with day-to-day coordination with the RCO Economist. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Data consolidation and analysis: The UNCA will be informed by a number of existing assessments across sectors by multiple stakeholders in the country. The consultant should consolidate data and analysis produced by the Analytical Team to produce a comprehensive and conflict-sensitive UNCA that captures changing context, development trends, and SDG progress in Libya. All findings should be supported with evidence. The consultant will support the Analytical Team and the RCO Economist in triangulation to ensure that the information and data collected are valid. 2. Support foresight exercise: preparation of a report on the results of the foresight and/or system analysis exercise. The report should present the methodology used, summarize the main findings, highlight key emerging issues and signals, and identify their implications for the country analysis and broader system thinking and foresight exercise. 3. Drafting and Editing: With inputs from and in coordination with the UN Analytical Team and the RCO Economist, who will produce the first draft of each chapter, the consultant should edit, consolidate, and finalize the UNCA. 4. Stakeholder participation and validation: The development of the UNCA will be conducted in a participatory manner, ensuring the involvement of key stakeholders (e.g. government, IFIs, civil society, including women, youth an PwD groups, and those representing the most marginalized, private sectors, and the UN's regional offices) throughout the process. To facilitate inclusive consultations, including on the normative agenda, the consultant should coordinate closely with the Analytical Team and the RCO Economist.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A master’s degree in development studies, economics, political economy, public policy, international relations, social sciences, public administration, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. A PhD in the same area is desirable. A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in sustainable development analysis, strategic planning, policy analysis, country assessments, UN programming or related fields is required. Required experience includes: · Proven experience drafting or supporting Common Country Analyses, United Nations Country Analyses, UNSDCFs, strategic assessments, country diagnostics or similar analytical products is required. · Demonstrated ability to apply systems thinking, causal analysis, economy analysis, multidimensional risk analysis and/or foresight approaches is required. · Strong knowledge of the 2030 Agenda, SDGs, UN reform, and UN programming principles. is required. · Experience working in conflict-affected, fragile, transition or complex political settings is required. · Excellent analytical writing skills and ability to synthesize complex material into concise strategic products is required. · Experience with data analysis, SDG indicator mapping, evidence matrices and data visualization is desirable. · Knowledge of Libya or the MENA region is highly desirable. · Prior experience with the United Nations or international organizations is desirable. · Experience with data analysis, SDG indicator mapping, evidence matrices and data visualization is desirable. · Knowledge of Libya or the MENA region is highly desirable. · Prior experience with the United Nations or international organizations is desirable.<br> Languages<br>Fluent written and spoken English required. Excellent command of Arabic (spoken and written) is desired.<br> Additional Information<br>Not available.<br> No Fee<br>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.<br><br><br> </div>