Overview

The Junior SDG Researcher will contribute to policy research, analytical work, and operational tasks that underpin the UN’s engagement in KSA, providing hands-on experience in applied policy analysis and UN inter-agency coordination processes.

Tasks Summary

• Conduct desk reviews of UN frameworks, socioeconomic reports, and national strategies relevant to Vision 2030 and the SDGs.
• Support drafting of analytical papers and policy briefs on the KSA economy, development trends, and thematic UN priorities.
• Assist in integrating cross-sectoral analysis including LNOB, gender equality, and inclusivity.
• Support background note preparation and data collection for senior leadership.
• Assist in ad hoc analytical tasks requested by the RCO.
• Contribute to exploratory work on the application of large language models (LLMs) for research, knowledge management, and analysis.
• Support the design of templates, matrices, and structured analytical tools for RCO policy work.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of 1 years of professional work experience in relevant research is required.

Qualification Requirements

A Bachelors degree in social sciences, economics, public health, law or related area is required. A Masters (Ongoing) or Higher (Ongoing) degree in social sciences, economics, public health, law or related area is desirable.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Contract Duration: 3 months

Work Modality: Hybrid