Economics and Statistics Associate

## Economics and Statistics Associate - Organization:UNDP - United Nations Development Programme - Office:UNDP in Istanbul, Turkey 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 Volunteer category:Associate UCoS from Apr2026 Work schedule:Full-time Number of Assignments:1 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. - 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. - 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. - 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 - No experience required - 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: - Adaptability and Flexibility - Commitment and Motivation - Commitment to Continuous Learning - Judgement and Decision-making - Planning and Organizing - Respect for Diversity - Technological Awareness Skills and experience: - - 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. - - 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