Consultant on CGE Palestine

Support building CGE models and provide training program.

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UNESCWA - Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

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Beirut (Lebanon)

Finance & Economy

Application deadline 4 years ago: Sunday 7 Nov 2021 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Support building CGE models and provide training program.

You have:

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in economics or related area is required.
A minimum of 15 years of experience in economic research is required.
Experience in quantitative analysis and applying CGE modelling in economics is desirable.
Fluency in English or Arabic is required.

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Details

Result of Service - High quality, well written outputs and training program. - Timely delivery.

Work Location Beirut

Expected duration The assignment should be completed within 4 months starting the date of the signature of the contract.

Duties and Responsibilities The objective of the consultancy is to support the building of new CGE models by developing two CGE models for Palestine and to provide a training program. Activities, Methodology and Timelines For each country the following activities will be implemented Act 1.1. Developing/updating the Social Accounting Matrix Act 1.2. Developing a Macroeconomic framework for the Business as Usual scenario Act 1.3. Calibrate the model Act 1.4. Developing a first version of the model in a MIRO format Act 1.5. Present the model to the Authorities and get their feedback comments suggestions and/or validation Act 1.6. Develop the final version of the model that includes all the feedbacks and comments and support in its upload in the platform Ac1.7. Provide a one week training to enhance the modeling capacities of the country

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: ? Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in economics or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: ? A minimum of 15 years of experience in economic research is required. ? Experience in quantitative analysis and applying CGE modelling in economics is desirable. Language: ? Language: Fluency in English or Arabic is required.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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Can you describe a time when you were responsible for developing a new model?	The interviewer is assessing your practical experience with model development.	Provide a concise overview of the project, your role, and the outcome of the model's implementation.
What methods do you use to calibrate a model?	Understanding your methodological approach is crucial for this role.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback when presenting a model to stakeholders?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
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What challenges have you faced in economic research, and how did you overcome them?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.