IGC Policy Economist for the Country Programme
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The International Growth Centre (IGC)

 

IGC Policy Economist for the Country Programme (3 Positions)

 

Salary: from £34,736 to £42,019 per annum (annual pay award pending)

 


The International Growth Centre (IGC) aims to promote sustainable growth in developing countries by providing demand-led policy advice based on frontier research. It directs a global network of world-leading researchers and in-country teams in Africa and South Asia. The IGC works closely with partner governments to generate high quality research and policy advice on key growth challenges. We also have a number of flexible engagements in more fragile states. The IGC is based at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and operates in partnership with the University of Oxford.

 

IGC Policy Economists for the Country Programme (Policy Economists) lead on the management and coordination of individual country programmes from the LSE Hub. Policy Economists support the implementation of country strategies and the in-country policy engagement and research portfolios with the aim of maximising policy impact, jointly with country teams where relevant. They work with the Country Programme Manager to facilitate cross-country learning and enhance the effectiveness of the Country Programme as a whole. They also take responsibility for the implementation of our engagement strategy for one of our IGC themes or initiatives, contributing to the writing and dissemination of high-quality policy and research outputs to promote innovative growth policy ideas.

 

The successful applicants will have:

  • a demonstrated understanding of policy-relevant economic research;
  • a completed Master’s degree in economics, public policy/administration, development economics, or a related discipline by date of application;
  • experience of programme management and understanding of monitoring and evaluation methods and processes in the field of development economics or a related area;
  • the ability to construct clear and concise arguments to facilitate the translation of research into policy recommendations and excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • the willingness to regularly travel to Africa and South Asia, and engage with country teams and stakeholders in these regions;
  • the ability to organise their own workload and work independently as a dynamic self-starter with minimum supervision.

 

This is a full-time position based in the IGC Head Office located within LSE. The role will be offered on a fixed term contract until at least December 2018, with anticipated extension. Starting salary will be £34,736 with progression in role. Exceptional candidates may start further up the salary band.

 

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

 

For further information about the post, please see the job description and the person specification and go to www.theigc.org/about/careers.

 

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 at V.M.Mueller@lse.ac.uk.

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is: 23:59 hours (GMT) on 28th May 2018. 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)

 

IGC Policy Economist for the Country Programme (3 Positions)

 

Salary: from £34,736 to £42,019 per annum (annual pay award pending)

 


The International Growth Centre (IGC) aims to promote sustainable growth in developing countries by providing demand-led policy advice based on frontier research. It directs a global network of world-leading researchers and in-country teams in Africa and South Asia. The IGC works closely with partner governments to generate high quality research and policy advice on key growth challenges. We also have a number of flexible engagements in more fragile states. The IGC is based at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and operates in partnership with the University of Oxford.

 

IGC Policy Economists for the Country Programme (Policy Economists) lead on the management and coordination of individual country programmes from the LSE Hub. Policy Economists support the implementation of country strategies and the in-country policy engagement and research portfolios with the aim of maximising policy impact, jointly with country teams where relevant. They work with the Country Programme Manager to facilitate cross-country learning and enhance the effectiveness of the Country Programme as a whole. They also take responsibility for the implementation of our engagement strategy for one of our IGC themes or initiatives, contributing to the writing and dissemination of high-quality policy and research outputs to promote innovative growth policy ideas.

 

The successful applicants will have:

  • a demonstrated understanding of policy-relevant economic research;
  • a completed Master’s degree in economics, public policy/administration, development economics, or a related discipline by date of application;
  • experience of programme management and understanding of monitoring and evaluation methods and processes in the field of development economics or a related area;
  • the ability to construct clear and concise arguments to facilitate the translation of research into policy recommendations and excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • the willingness to regularly travel to Africa and South Asia, and engage with country teams and stakeholders in these regions;
  • the ability to organise their own workload and work independently as a dynamic self-starter with minimum supervision.

 

This is a full-time position based in the IGC Head Office located within LSE. The role will be offered on a fixed term contract until at least December 2018, with anticipated extension. Starting salary will be £34,736 with progression in role. Exceptional candidates may start further up the salary band.

 

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

 

For further information about the post, please see the job description and the person specification and go to www.theigc.org/about/careers.

 

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 at V.M.Mueller@lse.ac.uk.

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is: 23:59 hours (GMT) on 28th May 2018. Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.