Consultant on Enforcing ESCWA’s trade simulators for Saudi Arabia
Support the development and strengthening of interconnected trade analysis tools.
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Overview
Support the development and strengthening of interconnected trade analysis tools.
You have:
- A first-level university degree in Economics or Finance is required.
- A master's in Economics or Finance is desirable.
- At least two (2) years of professional experience in economic research and policy analysis, with a focus on international trade, is required.
- Experience in drafting technical documentation, methodological notes, and policy-oriented analytical outputs is required.
- Experience in the application of artificial intelligence tools for economic or trade-related analysis is required.
- Knowledge of programming languages (Python) is required.
- Experience working with international trade databases and programmatic data access tools (including APIs) is desirable.
- Fluency in Arabic is required.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of French and Arabic is desirable.
Contract
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Result of Service
The objective of this consultancy is to support the development and strengthening of interconnected trade analysis tools.
Work Location
Beirut
Expected duration
2.5 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope and objectives Under its technical assistance project with the Ministry of Economy and Planning in Saudi Arabia, ESCWA is hiring a consultant to support the development and strengthening of interconnected trade analysis tools by contributing to extending ESCWA’s trade negotiation and simulation tools. The tasks cover data preparation and management, analytical framework development, user-oriented interface improvements, and preparation of user guides and training materials. The objective of this consultancy is to support the development and strengthening of interconnected trade analysis tools. Activities, Methodology and Timelines The following activities will be implemented by the consultant: Contribute to the development of an up to date new version of the tariffs monitoring tool. The toolkit will be based on updated bilateral tariffs (MFN and applied) at product level using alternative global, regional, and national tariff databases. A special focus will be made on key partner countries for the Saudi Arabia. Extend the bilateral trade monitoring toolkit to new partners (EU and China in addition to USA) and to include additional indicators to identify top exporting products, volume, prices…. Refine and improve the generation of automatic briefs from running the new GETSI Saudi Arabia under preparation by ESCWA. Prepares methodological notes, user guides, and training content to support national teams in effectively using the new trade simulation interfaces.
Qualifications/special skills
A first-level university degree in Economics or Finance is required. A master's in Economics or Finance is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. At least two (2) years of professional experience in economic research and policy analysis, with a focus on international trade, is required. Experience in drafting technical documentation, methodological notes, and policy-oriented analytical outputs is required. Experience in the application of artificial intelligence tools for economic or trade-related analysis is required. Knowledge of programming languages (Python) is required. Experience working with international trade databases and programmatic data access tools (including APIs) is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations secretariat and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in Arabic is required, as most documents to be provided by the Ministry are in Arabic. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French and Arabic is desirable. Notes: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.
Additional Information
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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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience in economic research and policy analysis, particularly in international trade. | The interviewer wants to understand how your background aligns with the job requirements. | Provide specific examples of projects you have worked on and your role in them. |
| What experience do you have with trade databases and programmatic data access tools? | This assesses your technical skills in handling trade-related data. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain a time when you developed technical documentation or user guides? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How have you applied artificial intelligence tools in your previous work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What programming languages are you proficient in and how have you used them in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your level of fluency in Arabic and how you utilize it in a professional context. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with changes in international trade policies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In your opinion, what are the key factors that influence trade in the Middle East? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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