Build the Regional Inter-Linked GCC Social Accounting Matrix and Trade Simulator Reference Scenario

Builds a harmonised regional Social Accounting Matrix and 2024–2035 database for the Gulf Cooperation Council, aligning national macro and micro accounts and applying recognised balancing methods to establish the baseline required for an ESCWA regional trade simulator.

• Design a harmonised structure for inter-linked regional social accounting matrices across six Gulf countries
• Align the regional matrix with the sectoral features of Saudi Arabia’s national accounts
• Build macro and micro regional matrices from national matrices and additional data
• Represent the trade instruments applied by Saudi Arabia in the micro matrix
• Apply appropriate estimation and balancing techniques to reconcile the matrices
• Build the 2024–2035 database required to calibrate the regional trade simulator

• Master’s degree in applied economics with a clear focus on developing social accounting matrices and regional computable general equilibrium models
• At least five years of expertise using and developing global and regional computable general equilibrium models
• Strong knowledge of national accounts and social accounting matrix development
• Expertise applying updating and balancing techniques
• Fluency in English and Arabic

• Remote consultancy for three months