Economic Diplomacy

United Nations - UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

Consultant Closes 12 May 2026 3 days left

Overview

To develop and deliver a high-quality, practice-oriented training programme on economic diplomacy tailored to Arab States, equipping participants with understanding, tools, and skills for diplomatic work on economic issues.


Key Responsibilities
  • Develop the substantive and methodological framework for a training programme on economic diplomacy.
  • Prepare full training materials including agenda, session outlines, facilitator notes, presentations, participant reference materials, case studies, practical exercises, simulation materials, and assessment tools.
  • Ensure training content addresses principal economic diplomacy challenges facing the Arab region.
  • Develop practical tools for diplomats in economic diplomacy.
  • Deliver the training in person using interactive and practice-oriented methods.
  • Facilitate discussion and applied exercises to strengthen participants’ understanding of economic diplomacy.
Required Experience
  • A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in economic diplomacy, international economic relations, diplomatic training or a related area is required.
  • Designing and delivering professional training programmes is desirable.
  • Working with diplomats, foreign ministries, or regional or international organizations is desirable.
  • Preparing applied policy and training materials for professional audiences is desirable.
Qualifications
  • A Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, international relations, public policy, international political economy, development studies, law or a related field is required.
  • A first-level university degree in combination with additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English is required.
Languages Preferred
Fluency in Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of French is desirable.
Contract Duration
6 months
Work Modality
Remotely
Remuneration
Not specified
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