Vacancy title:
Country Economist
Jobs at:
International Growth Centre ( IGC )Deadline of this Job:
26 June 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Country Economist (Zambia)
The IGC is currently seeking a Country Economist to be based in Lusaka, Zambia. The IGC Zambia programme works with the highest level of the Zambian government, including the presidency, to generate evidence based research and feed it into the heart of policy making processes.
Zambia Country Economists work with the country leadership team in implementing the country strategy, undertaking economic analysis under the supervision of senior researchers, identifying and developing opportunities for policy influence, connecting researchers with policy makers and working on policy briefs and sy#nthesis/research papers etc. They support researchers in facilitating research projects; track and report on the portfolio of research projects, manage country programme activities including country visits and events as well as regular reports on research and policy developments; contribute to the ongoing evaluation of the programme; support the dissemination of research outputs to maximise policy impact; and can potentially work on IGC research projects where opportunities arise and interests match.
Applicants should have:
• Strong economics skills
• Knowledge of both macro and micro economics
• Excellent quantitative skills in economic analysis
• Sophisticated understanding of policy issues in the country setting
• Excellent communications and organisational skills
• A post-graduate degree (MSc/MPA/MPP/MA or PhD) in economics, development economics, public policy / administration finance, trade and industrial organization, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge and experience of Zambian policy issues would be an advantage.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 24th July 2022 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
For more information please see the job vacancy.
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Job application procedure
If you are interested in being considered for this role, please submit your CV and a brief supporting statement with evidence of your suitability for the position to l.sili@lse.ac.uk by 26 June 2022.
To be considered for this role, you must have the existing right to work in the UK.
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