Consultant – AI Strategy Development for Aqaba Governorate

About the role

The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks an experienced consultant to design an Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy for Aqaba Governorate in Jordan. The role involves comprehensive research, analysis, and production of a detailed Arabic report that aligns AI initiatives with the Sustainable Development Goals and regional economic priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare a minimum 30‑page AI strategy report in Arabic, including an executive summary (2‑4 pages) and a PowerPoint presentation.
• Ensure the report follows ESCWA formatting standards, with an auto‑updated table of contents, lists of tables/figures, and proper citation of sources.
• Conduct plagiarism checks and guarantee that quoted material does not exceed 20% of the total content.
• Submit all deliverables in MS‑Word (.docx) and PowerPoint formats; PDF files are not accepted.
• Maintain confidentiality of the report’s content and obtain ESCWA permission before any public disclosure.

Required profile

• Proven experience in developing AI strategies for public sector or regional development projects.
• Strong understanding of AI’s impact on economies, especially in low‑ and middle‑income contexts.
• Ability to produce high‑quality technical documents in Arabic.
• Familiarity with UN or ESCWA reporting guidelines and plagiarism‑checking tools.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Research and analytical writing skills in Arabic.
• Knowledge of AI concepts, applications, and policy frameworks.