IGC Country Economist at London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- Company: London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- Location: Zambia
- State: Zambia
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Accounting Jobs in Zambia
Job Description
Job Description
IGC Country Economist
Zambia
Contract Fee: from £28,400 net of taxes depending on experience and subject to local market conditions
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 synthesis/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, including 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, and hold 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.
Interested candidates should review the Job Description and full Person Specification (available online from: https://www.theigc.org/about/careers/) and the How To Apply document.
To apply for this post, please go to our website.
To find out more about the International Growth Centre, please go to www.theigc.org
The closing date for receipt of applications is 24 July 2022 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
About the Organization
The International Growth Centre aims to promote sustainable growth in developing countries by providing demand-led policy advice based on frontier research. The IGC directs a global network of world-leading researchers and in-country teams in Africa and South Asia and works closely with partner governments to generate high quality research and policy advice on key growth challenges. Based at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and in partnership with the University of Oxford, the IGC is funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).
Method of Application
Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click HereClosing Date : 31st July, 2022.
