National Economist

Provide technical advice and economic analysis for FAO-KSA Technical Cooperation Programme.

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Overview

Provide technical advice and economic analysis for FAO-KSA Technical Cooperation Programme.

You have:

  • University degree in economics, development economics, agricultural economics, international development, agricultural extension, statistics, or other related disciplines relevant to the assignment.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in economic analysis or agricultural policy analysis.
  • Working knowledge of Arabic (Level C) and English language (Level B).
  • Must be a Saudi national.

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