Consultant on Trade Analysis Support

Client of United Nation careers

Duties and Responsibilities

The following activities will be implemented by the consultant: 1. Support the building of the new global trade simulator interface through the development of the updated and tailored new global database for the new reference year, the baseline scenario, the selection of functional parameters, and testing of the model and its interface. robustness. 2. Undertake simulations at the request of the MEP using the new model and its interface, extract results and prepare notes on impacts of trade reforms and shocks. 3. Prepares methodological notes, user guides, and training content to support national teams in effectively using the trade simulation interfaces. 4. Support the development of trade negotiations scenarios for simulation purpose through translating detailed negotiation offers at HS10 to GTAP sectors using appropriate tools such as TASTE, GTAP, and other data aggregation techniques.

Qualifications/special skills

A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance or Applied Economics is required. At least three years of experience in using trade aggregation tools such as SAS or/and TASTE to map tariffs from product levels (HS) to sectoral level and expertise in global trade data (trade flows and trade barriers from TradeMap, MacMap, COMTRADE, GTAP database and model in Trade analysis) and their integration in trade models are required. At least two years of experience in ex-ante assessment of trade agreements and policy scenarios with proven experience in using global CGE models and corresponding software (GEMPACK, GAMS) are required. Experience in writing technical documentation, methodological summaries and policy-oriented research outputs and Familiarity with sectoral mapping techniques used in input preparation for trade simulation. in addition to Exposure to capacity-building or technical support activities for government officials is required.