Economics and Statistics Associate
General
Description of assignment title: Economics and Statistics Associate
Assignment country: Türkiye
Duty stations: Istanbul
Work location: On UN premises
Expected start date: 12/15/2026
Duration: 6 monthsLong-term benefits and allowances
Sustainable Development Goal: 13. Climate action
Host entity: UNDP
Modality: Onsite
Type: International
Volunteer category: Associate UCoS from Apr2026
Work schedule: Full-time
Number of Assignments: 1
Details
Mission and objectives:
Established in 1965, UNDP is the United Nations’ global development network, operating in nearly 170 countries and territories. Its mission is to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, and build resilience to crises and shocks. The Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) is UNDP’s primary knowledge and advisory center for the Europe and Central Asia region.
Context:
The UN Volunteer will be part of the UNDP RBEC Chief Economist Team at the Istanbul Regional Hub, working closely with the Chief Economist and other economists on the region’s green growth agenda. Decarbonization and the development of green skills, particularly in light industry, are central to the region’s transition to a low-carbon economy and to Sustainable Development Goal progress. The UN Volunteer will support the team’s analytical and statistical work on these themes, contributing to knowledge products, data analysis, and policy recommendations that inform UNDP’s regional programming.
This assignment offers exposure to UNDP’s economic analysis and policy work in an international setting, with mentorship from senior economists.
Task description:
Under the direct supervision of RBEC Chief Economist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Contribute to the collection, cleaning, and statistical analysis of data on decarbonization trends and green skills development in light industry-related fields across the region;
- Support the preparation of analytical notes, briefs, and knowledge products on green industrial transition and its labour-market and skills implications;
- Assist in monitoring and reporting on relevant SDG and climate-related indicators, and in maintaining databases and reference materials used by the team;
- Participate in the design and testing of statistical tools and dashboards to track progress on decarbonization and green skills initiatives;
- As part of the team, support coordination with country offices and partners on data requests and knowledge-sharing related to green industrial policy;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Eligibility criteria
Age:
18 - 80
Required experience:
1 month
Donor priorities:
Nationality:
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Additional eligibility criteria:
As this assignment is funded by CYVA, specific eligibility criteria apply. Candidates must be Chinese nationals affiliated with a university participating in CYVA’s programme.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience:
No experience required
Languages:
- English, Level: Fluent, Required
- Turkish, Level: Basic, Desirable
Required education level:
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Environmental/Sustainability Studies, Public Policy, Engineering, or a related field.
Competencies and values:
- Accountability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Building Trust
- Client Orientation
- Commitment and Motivation
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Communication
- Creativity
- Empowering Others
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity
- Judgement and Decision-making
- Knowledge Sharing
- Leadership
- Managing Performance
- Planning and Organizing
- Professionalism
- Respect for Diversity
- Self-Management
- Technological Awareness
- Vision
- Working in Teams
Skills and experience:
Experience in:
- Interest in international development and willingness to learn new analytical tools,
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multicultural team,
- Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
Skills in:
- Statistical and data analysis (e.g. Excel; STATA, R, or Python an advantage),
- Familiarity with decarbonization, green skills, or industrial/energy policy frameworks
Area(s) of expertise:
Finance, accounting, Economics, poverty reduction, livelihoods, Natural resources management
