Consultant on Revising Beta version of GETSI Tunisia
Organizational Context
The United Nations Secretariat, specifically the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), is developing tailored trade simulator interfaces for member states. This consultancy role focuses on revising the beta version of GETSI Tunisia, a customized national simulator, to meet specific analytical needs.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to revise the beta version of the Global Economywide Trade Simulator Interface (GETSI Tunisia). This involves adjusting its sectoral and geographical coverage to align with the specific requirements of the Tunisian Ministry of Commerce and Export Development. The role also includes updating the baseline scenario with the latest GDP and other key exogenous variable projections for Tunisia and the global economy. The consultant will ensure the simulator's functionality and prepare it for deployment.
Responsibilities
The consultant will assist the ESCWA team in revising the global database for GETSI Tunisia, adjusting geographical and sectoral aggregation based on feedback from the Tunisian Ministry. Key tasks include recalibrating the simulator with the updated database and Social Accounting Matrices (SAMs), and incorporating the latest projections for exogenous variables. The consultant will also test the model's functionality through simulations, validate results, and provide necessary files for uploading the model on GAMS-MIRO.
Work Experience
A minimum of 10 years of experience is required in developing and applying dynamic global Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models for trade analysis. Experience with major Global CGE models like MIRAGE or LINKAGES is also required, along with strong coding and optimization model solving skills using GAMS.
Skills
Expertise in developing and applying dynamic global CGE models for trade analysis. Knowledge of MIRAGE or LINKAGES models. Strong experience in coding and solving optimization models using GAMS. Ability to adjust sectoral and geographical coverage in economic models. Data analysis and simulation testing skills.