Key expert 2: Advisor on Trade, Economics and Investment

Development Alternatives Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Key Expert 2: Advisor on Trade, Economics and Investment for a long-term project aimed at enhancing EU-GCC economic cooperation. The role involves strategic planning, content development, and stakeholder engagement across the GCC regions, requiring strong expertise in international trade and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. The position will be based in Riyadh with travel throughout the region as necessary.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree at Masters Level or a diploma of at least 3 years.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing international projects.
• Functional knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic (level B2) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualization and design of activities promoting project objectives.
• Create engaging content and develop clear strategies for implementation.
• Identify stakeholders, set timelines, and establish metrics for success.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Pressure management

Research

Content development

Stakeholder identification

Education

Masters Level university degree or relevant diploma

Job description

## Position Description

Key expert 2: Advisor on Trade, Economics and Investment

City/Country Location Details

Riyadh/Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Employment Status
Job Type

Consulting

For Project:

EU-GCC Dialogue on Economic Diversification II

Background:

The "EU-GCC Dialogue on Economic Diversification II" project aims to strengthen economic relations between the European Union (EU) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) through enhanced trade, investment, and regulatory cooperation. The project supports the economic diversification agendas of the GCC countries in line with the EU's strategic partnership objectives within the region.

DAI is looking for a Key expert 2: Advisor on Trade, Economics and Investment (Replacement)

Role Overview: In close collaboration and under the supervision of key expert 1, key expert 2 will be responsible will be entrusted with the crucial responsibility of conceptualizing and designing activities that promote objectives in alignment with these ToRs. This role entails a comprehensive understanding of the overarching goals and mandates specified within the ToRs, and translating them into actionable and impactful initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

Conceptualization of activities: key expert 2 will brainstorm, design, and plan various activities that support and advance the objectives outlined in the ToRs. Content development: key expert 2 will create detailed and engaging content for each planned activity. This involves researching, drafting, and refining written materials, multimedia presentations, and other resources necessary to ensure the activities are informative, relevant, and impactful. Strategy definition: key expert 2 will outline clear, actionable strategies for the successful implementation of the activities. This includes identifying key stakeholders, setting timelines, allocating resources, and establishing metrics for measuring success.
Key expert 2 will be home-based in one of the six GCC countries. She/he is expected to travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at least once a month and to other GCC countries or to the EU as needed subject to the approval of the project manager of the Contracting Authority.

Required qualification and skills

Academic qualifications:

Completed university degree at Masters Level OR an university diploma of at least 3 years (Bachelor level) in areas relevant to the job (economics, business and investment, or a relevant, directly related discipline) and an equivalent professional experience in an area related to the job of at 5 years in addition to the general professional work experience’s requirements stated below. Sound strategic thinking, ability to deliver under tight pressure. Functional knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic (level B2) is an asset.

General professional work experience

Minimum 7 years of post-graduate professional experience in the area of international trade, foreign direct investment and/or business internationalisation (including in functions
involving policy analysis and recommendations) or relevant areas.

Specific professional experience

At least 5 years of post-graduate experience in managing international projects. Minimum of 2 years of post-graduate professional experience in the GCC countries. Post-graduate professional experience working on issues related to economic diversification and/or reforms in one of the GCC countries is an asset
All experts must be independent and free from conflicts of interest in the responsibilities they take on.
Duration: Long-term engagement, Input: 235 days until half February 2028
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If you are interested kindly submit a CV in English, indicating field (s) of expertise and experience, not later than 30 June 2025

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and we encourage consultants with relevant/applicable experience according to selection criteria to apply asap.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!