IGC Country Economist - Uganda
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The International Growth Centre (IGC)

IGC Country Economist - Uganda

 

Contract Fee: from £26,400 per annum (net of taxes) depending on experience and subject to local market conditions

 

The International Growth Centre aims to promote sustainable growth in developing countries by providing demand-led policy analysis based on frontier research. The IGC is co-directed by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the University of Oxford, and is funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).

The IGC is currently seeking a Country Economist to be based in Uganda, to manage and expand our country research portfolio, including playing a leadership role in IGC activities related to trade, agriculture and firm capabilities. IGC Uganda was founded in 2012 and has since delivered research and policy advice within priority areas identified by the Government of Uganda. The country office has generously been hosted at the Bank of Uganda, since its inception. Our core thematic areas for research in Uganda focus on the determinants of economic growth including: (a) the mobilization and management of resources for growth; (b) leveraging trade and regional integration for increased growth; (c) raising productivity and rural incomes; (d) raising skill and education levels; (e) creating productive cities; and, (f) achieving reliable energy access.   

Uganda Country Economists are the in-country representatives of the IGC, reporting to the Country Director. They form a bridge between senior policymakers and researchers, engage in research, and lead project management. They also undertake economic analysis, co-author policy research papers, and write policy briefs, often in conjunction with senior researchers.  This requires a highly pro-active and organised approach, utilisation of advanced economic research skills and policy knowledge, and a passion and skill for informing policy.

Interested candidates should review the Terms of Reference and full Person Specification (available online from: https://www.theigc.org/about/careers/) and the How to Apply document. Applicants should have strong economics and quantitative analysis skills (using STATA or R), including knowledge of both macro and micro economics, sophisticated understanding of policy issues in Uganda and the East African Community, and excellent communications and organisational skills. Candidates must hold a post-graduate degree (MSc/MPA/MPP or PhD) in economics, development economics, trade and industrial organization, or a related discipline.

If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Valerie Mueller on v.mueller@lse.ac.uk.

 

To find out more about the International Growth Centre, please go to www.theigc.org

This is a full-time position, subject to funding (currently to December 2018 with confirmation of extension expected prior to appointment).

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 25 June 2018 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

 

LSE values diversity and strives to promote equality at all levels, including its employees, students, customers and associates.

 

 

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

The International Growth Centre (IGC)

IGC Country Economist - Uganda

 

Contract Fee: from £26,400 per annum (net of taxes) depending on experience and subject to local market conditions

 

The International Growth Centre aims to promote sustainable growth in developing countries by providing demand-led policy analysis based on frontier research. The IGC is co-directed by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the University of Oxford, and is funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).

The IGC is currently seeking a Country Economist to be based in Uganda, to manage and expand our country research portfolio, including playing a leadership role in IGC activities related to trade, agriculture and firm capabilities. IGC Uganda was founded in 2012 and has since delivered research and policy advice within priority areas identified by the Government of Uganda. The country office has generously been hosted at the Bank of Uganda, since its inception. Our core thematic areas for research in Uganda focus on the determinants of economic growth including: (a) the mobilization and management of resources for growth; (b) leveraging trade and regional integration for increased growth; (c) raising productivity and rural incomes; (d) raising skill and education levels; (e) creating productive cities; and, (f) achieving reliable energy access.   

Uganda Country Economists are the in-country representatives of the IGC, reporting to the Country Director. They form a bridge between senior policymakers and researchers, engage in research, and lead project management. They also undertake economic analysis, co-author policy research papers, and write policy briefs, often in conjunction with senior researchers.  This requires a highly pro-active and organised approach, utilisation of advanced economic research skills and policy knowledge, and a passion and skill for informing policy.

Interested candidates should review the Terms of Reference and full Person Specification (available online from: https://www.theigc.org/about/careers/) and the How to Apply document. Applicants should have strong economics and quantitative analysis skills (using STATA or R), including knowledge of both macro and micro economics, sophisticated understanding of policy issues in Uganda and the East African Community, and excellent communications and organisational skills. Candidates must hold a post-graduate degree (MSc/MPA/MPP or PhD) in economics, development economics, trade and industrial organization, or a related discipline.

If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Valerie Mueller on v.mueller@lse.ac.uk.

 

To find out more about the International Growth Centre, please go to www.theigc.org

This is a full-time position, subject to funding (currently to December 2018 with confirmation of extension expected prior to appointment).

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 25 June 2018 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

 

LSE values diversity and strives to promote equality at all levels, including its employees, students, customers and associates.