Trade Simulator Consultant – Phase 2 (Saudi Arabia)

About the role

The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks a consultant to enforce and extend its trade simulation tools for Saudi Arabia. The role involves developing a tracking system for service trade barriers and supporting national teams in using the new interfaces.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a tracking and monitoring system that lists and displays barriers to trade in services for Saudi Arabia and its key partners.
• Refine and improve automatic briefing generation from the updated GETSI tool.
• Prepare methodological notes, user guides, and training materials for national teams.
• Assist in data preparation, management, and analytical framework development for trade analysis.

Required profile

• First‑level university degree in Economics or Finance; Master’s degree desirable.
• Minimum two years of professional experience in economic research, policy analysis, and international trade.
• Experience drafting technical documentation, methodological notes, and policy‑oriented outputs.
• Experience applying artificial‑intelligence tools to economic or trade analysis.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French or Arabic is a plus.

Required skills

• Python programming
• Artificial intelligence tools
• APIs for programmatic data access