Consultant (Trade Policy and Facilitation)
Quick answer
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is hiring an in-office consultant in Bangkok to conduct trade and investment research regarding climate-smart policies and essential medical products.
- Role
- Consultant (Trade Policy and Facilitation)
- Organization
- Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
- Location
- Bangkok
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-07-02
The role
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific is seeking a consultant to conduct economic analysis on making trade and investment policies 'climate-smarter' and supportive of nature-based solutions. The consultant will develop tools and databases, and contribute to technical materials related to Essential Medical Products modules in TINA. This role involves reporting to the Trade Policy and Facilitation Section for an 8-month project based in Bangkok. The work includes evaluating trade barriers, subsidies, and legislative frameworks across target countries such as Bangladesh, Indonesia, Maldives, and Samoa.
What you'll do
- Conduct economic analysis on climate-smart trade and investment policies.
- Develop tools and databases to support nature-based solution research.
- Contribute technical material for Essential Medical Products modules in TINA.
- Deliver project outputs in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint formats.
- Report to the Chief of the Trade Policy and Facilitation Section.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in economics with a focus on international trade.
- Experience in conducting desk research in international trade or economics.
- Proficiency in R coding and text analysis.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of NTMs and MAST classification is desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
This consultancy position is based in Bangkok, Thailand.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the core qualifications required?
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in economics, experience with desk research in trade, and proficiency in R coding.
By when should I apply?
Applications for this position must be submitted by July 2nd.
How to apply
Apply directly on Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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