Result of ServiceThe incumbent will be responsible for the following: • Policy Drafts and Research Notes: Well-structured drafts and background papers supporting RCO analytical outputs. • Desk Review Summaries: Consolidated reviews of key literature, reports, and data sources. • Analytical Tools: Contributions to research matrices and exploratory use cases of LLMs for policy work. • Ad Hoc Support: Responsive assistance in tasks that strengthen the RCO’s operational and policy functions. Work LocationResident Coordinator Office Riyadh Expected duration3 Months Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground The UN Secretary-General’s Development System reform, effective 1 January 2019 pursuant to General Assembly resolution 71/243, has repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. General Assembly resolution 72/279 established a strengthened role for the UN Resident Coordinators and their offices as the central platform for coordination and integrated policy support at the country level. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) supports the UN Country Team (UNCT) in aligning the UN’s collective engagement with the national development priorities of Vision 2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). This includes analytical and policy support, facilitation of partnerships, and monitoring of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To support these objectives, the RCO is seeking a Junior SDG Researcher to contribute to policy research, analytical work, and operational tasks that underpin the UN’s engagement in KSA. Duties and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the RCO Economist and coordination with the Head of Office, the Junior SDG Researcher will: 1. Policy and Research Support o Conduct desk reviews of UN frameworks, socioeconomic reports, and national strategies relevant to Vision 2030 and the SDGs. o Support drafting of analytical papers and policy briefs on the KSA economy, development trends, and thematic UN priorities. o Assist in integrating cross-sectoral analysis including LNOB, gender equality, and inclusivity. 2. Operational and Coordination Support o Support follow up on internal meetings, consultations with government counterparts, and partner engagements. o Support background note preparation and data collection for senior leadership. o Assist in ad hoc analytical tasks requested by the RCO. 3. Analytical Tools and Innovation o Contribute to exploratory work on the application of large language models (LLMs) for research, knowledge management, and analysis. o Support the design of templates, matrices, and structured analytical tools for RCO policy work. Qualifications/special skillsA Masters (Ongoing) or Higher (Ongoing) degree in social sciences, economics, public health, law or related area is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 1 years of professional work experience in research experience is required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required and knowledge of Arabic 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. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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.