The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) 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 21 Arab countries in Western Asia and North Africa. ESCWA provides a framework for the formulation and harmonisation 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, specialised agencies, and international and regional organizations, including the League of Arab States and its subsidiary bodies, and the Gulf Cooperation Council. This position is in Cluster 3 'Shared Economic Prosperity' of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA - unescwa.org). The Economic Affairs Officer will work under the supervision of the in charge of the modeling and forecasting team and the overall supervision of the Leader, Shared Economic Prosperity Cluster of ESCWA, Cluster 3.