Development Economist

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Urban-Econ Group Full time

Urban-Econ Development Economists (Pty) Ltd requires the services of a young and vibrant
Development Economist** who has an interest in Development, Economics and Research.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Attend briefing meetings with Seniors/Managers;
  • Liaise and consult with clients and stakeholders (both verbal and written) under Seniors/Managers' instruction;
  • Compile a clear and practical work plan for the deliverables with appropriate timeframes and report progress;
  • Conduct economic research studies;
  • Review and analyse policies;
  • Draft economic development plans and develop economic strategies;
  • Conduct relevant primary and secondary research, which include but are not limited to:
  • Identifying relevant stakeholders and role-players;
  • Designing of data collection forms such as questionnaires and other survey methodologies;
  • Set up and conduct interviews;
  • Conduct surveys;
  • Train/supervise fieldworkers and Trainee Development Economists to undertake fieldwork;
  • Conduct web and literary research.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations;
  • Develop methods and procedures for collecting and processing data, utilising knowledge of available sources of data and various econometric and forecasting techniques.
  • Compile data relating to research areas, such as exports, sector productivity, national content, development strategies of other countries, etc.
  • Perform socioeconomic impact assessment using available models and compile internal & external reports thereof
  • Conduct various economic modelling techniques (Input-Output modelling, multisector modelling, Cost Benefit Analyses, Socio-Economic Impact Modelling etc)
  • Undertake additional tasks as requested of them by their seniors and Unit Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Attention to detail;
  • Ability to identify information sources and collect information;
  • Ability to organise and analyse data;
  • Ability to organise the time and meet deadlines;
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken language;
  • Good numerical skills;
  • Proficient inf MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Power Point;
  • Good referencing skills;
  • Experience writing proposals
  • Good with public speaking (Presentations);
  • Must be interested in economic research & development, report writing as well as data Analysis.
  • Experience in strategic roles, such as management consulting or strategic advisory, is advantageous.

Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

  • Matric;
  • Degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Development Studies;
  • Post graduate degree is advantageous
  • Previous research and project management experience
  • Solid experience and expertise in sourcing, compiling, interrogating, testing, manipulating, and analysing statistical information, for use in quantitative as well as graphical analyses.
  • Advanced Microsoft (Excel /Word/ Power Point

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