Consultant to develop a tailored trade focused dynamic CGE model for Saudi Arabia
Build an updated and tailored trade dynamic computable CGE model for Saudi Arabia.
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Overview
Build an updated and tailored trade dynamic computable CGE model for Saudi Arabia.
You have:
- A Master's in applied economics or related area is required.
- A PhD in applied economics or related area is desirable.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in developing and applying dynamic CGE models on trade analysis is required.
- A proven expertise in using GAMS and GAMS-MIRO is required.
- A proven expertise in developing and using SAMs for trade analysis is required.
- Experience in modeling non-tariff barriers and economic rents and in modeling labor market and household heterogeneity in a CGE framework is required.
- Experience in developing and applying simulation tools for the Saudi economy is desirable.
- Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
Contract
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Result of Service
To build an updated and tailored trade dynamic computable CGE model for Saudi Arabia (TDCGE).
Work Location
Remotely
Expected duration
8 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope and Objectives Decision-makers require advanced tools that provide real-time, data-driven insights to effectively design optimal economic policies. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge simulation tools to support Arab countries in aligning their trade policies with broader economic objectives and long-term national visions. One such tool is a user-friendly trade simulator that enables non-specialist trade experts and negotiators in trade ministries to utilize different types of customized Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models covering global to regional to national levels. At the request of the Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP) of Saudi Arabia to enhance the capacity of the national team in better negotiating trade agreements in the context of vision 2030, UNESCWA is recruiting a senior consultant that will build an updated and tailored trade dynamic computable CGE model for Saudi Arabia (TDCGE). Duties and Responsibilities The consultant is expected to undertake the following tasks: 1. Define with ESCW’s focal point the specific features of the Saudi TDCGE model in terms of policy instruments, behavioral functions, covered sectors and commodities, and institutions. 2. Perform any required development and adjustment to the Micro Trade SAM developed by ESCWA for the Saudi economy to match with the specific features of the trade dynamic CGE model of Saudi Arabia 3. Calibrate the tailored trade dynamic CGE model using the Micro SAM Saudi Arabia for the period 2023-2035. 4. Extend the standard model to integrate rents, non-tariff barriers and market power generated by restrictive trade and economic policies. 5. Implement the most plausible baseline scenario for the Saudi economy using the up-to-date economic projections. 6. Conduct robustness checks by adopting alternative values for key elasticities (trade, consumption, and production) and recalibrate the model to generate the most plausible baseline scenario. 7. Prepare sim file with the list of policy instruments to be uploaded on the interface. 8. Prepare a technical report on the structure of the Trade Dynamic CGE model for Saudi Arabia.
Qualifications/special skills
A Master's in applied economics or related area is required. A PhD in applied economics or related area is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 10 years of experience in developing and applying dynamic CGE models on trade analysis is required A proven expertise in using GAMS and GAMS-MIRO is required A proven expertise in developing and using SAMs for trade analysis is required. Experience in modeling non-tariff barriers and economic rents and in modeling labor market and household heterogeneity in a CGE framework is required. Experience in developing and applying simulation tools for Saudi economy 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 and English is required. 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
Not available.
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
| Can you describe your experience with developing dynamic CGE models for trade analysis? | This question assesses your relevant technical expertise in the specific area needed for the role. | Discuss specific projects or experiences where you successfully developed CGE models and the outcomes. |
| What methodologies have you employed in calibrating economic models? | This question seeks to understand your approach to ensuring the accuracy and relevance of your models. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with changes in trade policies that could affect your modeling work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've incorporated non-tariff barriers into a CGE model? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to adapt a model based on new economic data. What steps did you take? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you explain a CGE model and its importance to a non-specialist stakeholder? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced when developing simulation tools, particularly in the context of the Saudi economy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What key factors do you consider when defining policy instruments for a simulation model? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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