Consultant on Trade Oriented Sams Building for Uae and Oman at Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia – Lebanon REMOTE POSSIBLE
Recruiter: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
About Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia is part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.
Job Summary
This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Lebanon, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.
Full Job Description
Result of Service
The consultant will develop new SAMs for UAE, and Oman for the year 2023. Output 1: A technical report describing the methodology used to build the SAMs for the 2 countries Output 2: An Excel version of the SAM for UAE Output 3: An Excel version of the SAM for Oman
Work Location
Remote
Expected duration
3 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope and Objectives In the context of its XB project with the Saudi Ministry of Economy and Planning, ESCWA is planning to develop a dynamic regional model for the six GCCs countries using harmonized updated social accounting matrices for the six countries. The inter-linked regional SAM to be developed using latest available national data, will provides the major inputs for the development of the regional model. This model is part of a large effort consisting of development of three trade simulator interfaces including global, regional, and national. To build harmonized regional SAM, GCCs countries are at a different level in terms of data availability. UNESCWA has already developed a detailed trade-focused SAM for Saudi Arabia using official inputs-outputs and supply-uses tables for the year 2023 developed and published by the Saudi General Authority of statistics. The Saudi SAM will serve as the benchmark for the development of the individual SAMs for the other GCC countries using available data and most appropriate techniques of estimating and balancing SAMs. Duties and Responsibilities The assignment includes the completion of the following tasks: 1. Collect available data (including IO tables, SU tables, national accounts, surveys…) that will be used to develop the Micro Trade SAMs for the two identified countries. 2. Set up appropriate methods for generating/updating/extending SAMs for the two countries with the closet structure as the SAM for Saudi Arabia. 3. Generate the two SAMs using available data and appropriate techniques and assumptions 4. Balance and harmonize the SAMs using the appropriate tools
Qualifications/special skills
A master’s degree in a specialized field of economics or a related field is required. A PHD degree in a specialized field of economics or a related field is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in building SAMs is required A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in developing and applying updating techniques for national accounts in general and IO and SU in particular is required. Previous experience in working with international organizations is desirable. Prior experience working with or advising government ministries or policy institutions, especially in the Gulf region, 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 written and spoken Arabic and English is required. Knowledge of French 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
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.
Key Details
- Job Title: Consultant on Trade Oriented SAMs Building for UAE and Oman
- Grade: CON
- Location: Beirut (Remote work possible)
- Department: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
- Contract Type: Consultancy
- Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually
Qualifications
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations secretariat and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For th is position, Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English is required. Knowledge of French 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.
Skills
- Not specified in the official posting
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. It is encouraged that applications be updated in the case where new skills or experience are obtained from the time of the initial application so that programme managers will have the most up-to-date information to aid them in their recruiting.