Country Economist Rwanda
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The International Growth Centre (IGC) – Rwanda

 

Country Economist Rwanda

 

Contract Fee: from £26,400 net of taxes depending on experience and local market conditions

 

The IGC is seeking to hire a Country Economist for its office in Rwanda.

The International Growth Centre (IGC) promotes sustainable growth through demand-led policy advice based on frontier research. Our core thematic areas in Rwanda are: 1. Public Finance and Taxation; 2. Firm Productivity and Exports; 3. Urbanisation; and 4. Agriculture, Mining, and Energy. 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. This requires a highly pro-active and organised approach, utilisation of advanced economic research skills and policy knowledge, and a passion and skill for impacting policy.

Selected Essential Requirements

  • Masters degree in economics, development economics, public policy/administration, or a related discipline.
  • Ability to independently conduct complex data cleaning and economic analysis using STATA.
  • Understanding of economic research methodologies, macroeconomics, and development economics.
  • Technical expertise in at least one the following thematic areas: 1. Public Finance and Taxation; 2. Firm Productivity and Exports; 3. Urbanisation.
  • Excellent communication skills, including in written English and for developing strong professional relationships.
  • Ability to work as a dynamic self-starter with minimal supervision, to effectively organise own workload under pressure.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

 

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 role will be offered on a fixed term contract until at least December 2018 with anticipated extension.

 

Please note that this is an extension to the previous advert deadline in order to fill a second vacancy and previous applicants need not apply again.

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 April 2018 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

 


 

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

 

 

The International Growth Centre (IGC) – Rwanda

 

Country Economist Rwanda

 

Contract Fee: from £26,400 net of taxes depending on experience and local market conditions

 

The IGC is seeking to hire a Country Economist for its office in Rwanda.

The International Growth Centre (IGC) promotes sustainable growth through demand-led policy advice based on frontier research. Our core thematic areas in Rwanda are: 1. Public Finance and Taxation; 2. Firm Productivity and Exports; 3. Urbanisation; and 4. Agriculture, Mining, and Energy. 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. This requires a highly pro-active and organised approach, utilisation of advanced economic research skills and policy knowledge, and a passion and skill for impacting policy.

Selected Essential Requirements

  • Masters degree in economics, development economics, public policy/administration, or a related discipline.
  • Ability to independently conduct complex data cleaning and economic analysis using STATA.
  • Understanding of economic research methodologies, macroeconomics, and development economics.
  • Technical expertise in at least one the following thematic areas: 1. Public Finance and Taxation; 2. Firm Productivity and Exports; 3. Urbanisation.
  • Excellent communication skills, including in written English and for developing strong professional relationships.
  • Ability to work as a dynamic self-starter with minimal supervision, to effectively organise own workload under pressure.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

 

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 role will be offered on a fixed term contract until at least December 2018 with anticipated extension.

 

Please note that this is an extension to the previous advert deadline in order to fill a second vacancy and previous applicants need not apply again.

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 April 2018 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.