Recruitment at ESCWA

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The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA unescwa.org) forms part of the United Nations Secretariat and, like the other regional commissions, operates under the supervision of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. ESCWA comprises 20 Arab countries in Western Asia and North Africa. ESCWA provides a framework for the formulation and harmonization of sectoral policies for member countries, a platform for congress and coordination, a home for expertise and knowledge, and an information observatory. ESCWA activities are coordinated with the divisions and main offices of the Headquarters of the United Nations, specialized agencies, and international and regional organizations, including the League of Arab States and its subsidiary bodies, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.

This position is located in the United Nations, Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia UN-ESCWA, under Cluster 3 on Shared Economic Prosperity. The Economic Affairs Officer is expected to contribute to strengthening ESCWA’s policy support to member States in the area of domestic resource mobilization and curbing illicit financial flows, notably through measures aiming at protecting the tax base by enhancing tax efficiency (tax expenditures), tax compliance and administration. The Economic Affairs Officer reports to the Economic Adviser for Financing for Development and the Cluster Leader, Shared Economic Prosperity.