Consultant on NBS

The consultant will work under the guidance of the Economic Affairs Officer of the Trade Policy and Facilitation Section, ESCAP, to enhance policymakers' understanding of climate-smart trade policies supporting nature-based solutions (NBS). The role involves developing tools, databases, and conducting analysis on climate-smart trade and investment, with a focus on selected Asia-Pacific countries.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of the Economic Affairs Officer of the Trade Policy and Facilitation Section, Trade, Investment and Innovation Division, ESCAP.
• Develop tools, databases and conduct analysis on how countries can make their trade and investment climate-smarter and support nature-based solutions.
• Contribute to analysis and technical material for implementing Essential Medical Products modules in TINA and Legal TINA.
• Deliver outputs in electronic format such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
• Ensure quality and timeliness of work delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in economics, with a specific focus on international trade.
• Demonstrated knowledge on NTMs and MAST classification is desirable.
• Experience in RTA analysis, text analysis, R coding and e-learning material development.
• Experience in conducting desk research in international trade, economics, or related field.
• Experience working in an international organization is an advantage.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is required.

Skills

• International Trade
• Non-Tariff Measures
• MAST Classification
• Regional Trade Agreement Analysis
• Text Analysis
• R Programming
• E-learning Material Development
• Desk Research
• Climate-Smart Trade Policy
• Database Development
• Trade Policy Analysis
• Economic Analysis
• English Language Proficiency

Languages

English