Senior Data Scientist on Macro-Fiscal Models and Simulation Portals (Philippines and Maldives)
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · BANGKOK · Apply by October 20, 2026
About this role
Result of Service The ultimate result of this consultancy is to strengthen UNDRR's analytical capacity to support the Governments of the Philippines and the Maldives in understanding and managing the macroeconomic, financial and fiscal impacts of disasters and climate shocks. The consultancy will result in a macro-fiscal model for the Philippines and an enhanced macro-fiscal model for budget stress testing in the Maldives that link CAT model results, El Niño effects and critical infrastructure disruption to macroeconomic outcomes and fiscal performance, made accessible to national counterparts through simulation portals. Work Location Homebase Expected duration 25 Oct 26-31 May 27 Duties and Responsibilities Background Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk…