Trade Systems

About InnoSphere Partners

InnoSphere Partners is a Dubai-based strategic consulting firm working with governments, port authorities, and development institutions across emerging markets.

We specialize in designing resilient trade systems, modernizing cross-border infrastructure, and unlocking economic growth through data-driven policy and logistics strategy.

Role Overview

We are hiring a
Trade Systems & Policy Research Associate
to support global engagements focused on trade system reform, logistics modernization, and institutional capacity building.

The role combines applied research with policy analysis and will contribute to strategy papers, diagnostic assessments, and development programming in emerging trade corridors, particularly across Latin America.

This is an excellent opportunity for research-oriented professionals with experience in international trade, development strategy, or logistics policy who are comfortable translating data and institutional insights into practical recommendations for public-sector and multilateral clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze regional and global trade systems, corridor performance, and logistics indicators
• Support the drafting of strategy papers, diagnostics, and advisory briefs for governments and international partners
• Contribute to comparative assessments of customs modernization, regulatory harmonization, and digital logistics adoption
• Develop institutional and stakeholder maps for port and trade governance ecosystems
• Track macroeconomic trends and geopolitical shifts relevant to trade integration and infrastructure investment
• Prepare policy roundtables, validation sessions, and consultative research outputs
• Collaborate on knowledge products, scenario design, and policy dialogue for trade reform programs

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in International Trade, Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in research, consulting, trade policy, or international development
• Familiarity with Latin American trade dynamics, regional integration schemes, or infrastructure reform is an advantage
• Strong analytical and writing skills with demonstrated experience producing research-based policy outputs
• Ability to synthesize economic, institutional, and logistics data into practical recommendations
• Fluency in English; Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred

Application Process

Submit your CV and a short cover note via LinkedIn. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview and a practical assignment aligned with InnoSphere's trade advisory and research work.