Consultant for DSGE Analysis of Exchange Rate Pass‑Through in Arab Countries

About the role

The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia seeks a consultant to produce a technical paper analysing exchange‑rate pass‑through and monetary‑policy reforms in two Arab economies using a Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) framework. The assignment is remote and will last approximately four months.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare a detailed outline for the technical paper, covering methodology and country selection.
• Develop the first draft employing a multi‑layered empirical and structural approach, incorporating short‑run dynamics and medium‑term policy mechanisms.
• Conduct DSGE modelling for a dollarised oil‑exporting economy and a non‑oil, flexible‑rate economy, integrating imperfect credibility, fiscal dominance and exchange‑rate pass‑through.
• Incorporate reviewer comments and deliver a final 8,000‑word draft.
• Provide the complete DSGE code, database and Excel results.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in economics, finance or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in macro‑economic modelling, preferably DSGE.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to produce high‑quality technical documentation.

Required skills

• DSGE modelling
• Excel for data analysis and result presentation

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence policy‑relevant research for the Western Asia region.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Professional collaboration with an international UN body.