Saudi Arabia

Organization: UNDP Saudi Arabia, through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC). VA No. VA25/121 Position Title: Strategic Infrastructure Expert Duty Station: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia National or International Consultancy: National or International Consultancy Duration: 8 Months (with possible extension based on performance, continued need, and budget availability. Vacancy Date of Issue: 20 November 2025 Vacancy Closure Date: 03 December 2025 Expected Starting Date: 7 […]

Organization: UNDP Saudi Arabia, through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC). VA No. VA25/122 Position Title: Urban Economics Expert Duty Station: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia National or International Consultancy: National or International Consultancy Duration: 8 Months (with possible extension based on performance, continued need, and budget availability. Vacancy Date of Issue: 20 November 2025 Vacancy Closure Date: 03 December 2025 Expected Starting Date: 7

The Saudi Arabian economy has been mainly based on extractives industries (crude oil and gas) since oil was discovered in the country. Data from the third quarter of 2021 estimated that crude petroleum and natural gas activities represented 26.6 per cent of the GDP, followed by Government services at 17.4 per cent and wholesale and