Economic Adviser, Trade Policy Analysis

Location: London
Closing date: 28th July 2014

£71,730 gross pa + benefits 

The global trading system could be a daunting prospect especially for the poorest and most vulnerable countries which is why you, in this new role, would be so valued and valuable. You will be focused on monitoring and analysing key trade-related developments, preparing advice and recommendations which benefit member countries. Also, you will undertake empirical trade policy work, manage similar research projects, and disseminate the findings strategically to ensure maximum impact.

Your post-graduate degree in economics, including a significant applied policy research element and quantitative skills, should have been followed by at least seven years in trade policy analysis. This should have included managing analytical and advocacy projects; extensive use of quantitative data techniques; familiarity with WTO rules and the functioning of the global trading system; and a record in the publication of international trade policy analysis.

Analytical with excellent drafting skills, you must be up-to-date with developments in international trade and be knowledgeable about multilateral and prominent trade negotiation issues, with the ability to relate theory to practice and use data and quantitative information to develop practical solutions.

We are the inter-governmental body of the Commonwealth, comprising 53 independent sovereign states. Our aim is to provide sustainable and people-centred development through professional advice, transfer of best practice and the enhancement of skills and knowledge. This is an exciting time to join us. Demand-driven, we recently refocused our priorities, creating this, and other, outstanding opportunities to make a tangible improvement to the wellbeing of 2.2 billion citizens, 60% of whom are under 30 years of age, while taking a significant step in your own professional and career development.

To be considered, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.

This position closes at 17:00 GMT on 28 July 2014. 

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