Job Description

Key Functional Responsibilities1. Trade Economics & Modeling

Conduct quantitative trade analysis using

GTAP models

to assess the economic impact of trade policies, FTAs, tariff changes, and regulatory measures Develop and interpret trade indicators such as revealed comparative advantage, trade intensity indices, tariff equivalents, and welfare impacts Apply

SMART modeling

and other partial equilibrium tools for tariff and market access analysis (preferred) Prepare analytical reports, policy notes, and technical briefs based on model outputs
2. Research & Policy Analysis

Undertake research related to international trade agreements, including FTAs, regional trade agreements, and multilateral trade frameworks Contribute to research papers, policy studies, or economic assessments (including prior MSc/MPhil research or published work) Analyze trade policy scenarios and support evidence-based policymaking Participate in technical discussions related to trade negotiations and stakeholder consultations
3. Trade Data & Empirical Analysis

Source, clean, and analyze trade data from multiple global databases, including but not limited to: UN Comtrade ITC Trade Map MacMap Export Potential Map World Bank datasets Demonstrate strong understanding of

trade data sources

, their limitations, and appropriate use cases Use Excel and analytical tools to build datasets, dashboards, and summary outputs for modeling and research
4. Trade Policy & Legal Understanding

Analyze and interpret FTA chapters including market access, rules of origin, safeguards, SPS/TBT, trade remedies, and dispute settlement Assess policy implications of safeguard measures and other trade defense instruments Stay updated on

modern and next-generation FTAs

, including regulatory cooperation, digital trade, sustainability, and investment provisions
5. Stakeholder & Negotiation Support

Support governments, institutions, or clients during trade negotiations through technical inputs and data-backed analysis Contribute to stakeholder consultations and inter-ministerial or inter-agency discussions related to FTAs Collaborate with legal, economic, and policy teams on integrated trade assessments
Required Qualifications & Experience

Master's degree (MSc/MPhil) or higher in

Economics, International Trade, Trade Policy, or related field

Strong background in

trade economics and trade agreements

Demonstrated experience or academic work related to trade modeling, trade policy, or international economics
Skills & Competencies

Strong proficiency in

Excel

and quantitative data analysis Solid understanding of trade indicators and empirical trade analysis Ability to translate complex economic modeling results into clear policy insights Strong research, analytical, and report-writing skills Effective communication and stakeholder coordination abilities
Job Type: Full-time