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At PwC our people in project portfolio management focus on optimising project portfolios to drive strategic business outcomes. These individuals oversee project selection prioritisation and resource allocation to facilitate successful project delivery.*Why PWC
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Job Description & Summary: A career within Advisory PwC has a large team that focuses on transformation in Government through Digital inclusion. The open position is for a candidate who desires to work with government as well as private sector clients and bring about a change in society. A successful candidate will be expected to work pro-actively and effectively on multiple client engagements over the period and take ownership of the entire project delivery he/she entrusted with.
Responsibilities:
Trade Policy and Agreements: Analyze and advise on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) including their economic impacts tariff schedules rules of origin and non-tariff measures. Support negotiations and implementation strategies for bilateral and regional trade agreements (e.g. India-UK FTA CEPA with UAE).
Trade Facilitation: Design and implement trade facilitation strategies to reduce trade costs streamline customs procedures and enhance logistics efficiency aligning with frameworks like the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA).
Trade Statistics and Analysis: Leverage trade databases (e.g. UN Comtrade WITS) to analyze trade flows value chains and economic indicators such as bilateral trade volumes trade balances and Global Value Chain (GVC) participation. Ensure accurate interpretation of HS codes trade in services and intellectual property rights (IPRs).
Trade Routes and Logistics: Assess established trade routes (e.g. India-UAE India-UK) and logistics networks to optimize supply chain efficiency. Provide insights on re-export hubs port infrastructure and multimodal connectivity.
Economic and Policy Advisory: Conduct macroeconomic and sectoral analyses including cost-benefit assessments of trade policies impact evaluations of FTAs and trade competitiveness studies for clients such as governments state-owned enterprises and donors (e.g. World Bank ADB).
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with government bodies (e.g. Ministry of Commerce DGFT) international organizations and private sector clients to align trade strategies with national priorities and global standards.
Project Management: Lead end-to-end project delivery ensuring high-quality outputs client satisfaction and adherence to timelines.
Mandatory skill sets:
In-depth knowledge of trade facilitation frameworks (e.g. WTO TFA) and customs modernization. Proficiency in trade statistics including HS code classifications balance of payments and services trade (e.g. IPRs royalties). Strong understanding of FTAs/PTAs including tariff and non-tariff measures rules of origin and economic modeling (e.g. CGE models). Familiarity with trade routes logistics and re-export dynamics (e.g. UAEs role as a re-export hub)
Preferred skill sets:
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to engage with senior government officials C-suite executives and international partners. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering client-centric outcomes. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects under tight deadlines.
Years of experience required: 10 years of relevant experience in international trade trade policy or economic consulting preferably with governments multilateral agencies or consulting firms. Demonstrated expertise in trade facilitation trade statistics and FTAs/PTAs. Experience with trade databases (e.g. WITS UN Comtrade) and GVC analysis is highly desirable.
Education qualification:
Masters degree or PhD in Economics International Trade International Relations Public Policy or a related field.
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required: Master DegreeDegrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
International TradingOptional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Agile Methodology Analytical Thinking Business Case Development Business Process Improvement Change Control Processes Coaching and Feedback Communication Costing Creativity Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity IT Project Lifecycle Kanban (Project Management) Learning Agility Optimism Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) Process Mapping Process Standardization Professional Courage 28 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
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Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
Government Clearance Required
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