Junior Development Economist

**Urban-Econ Development Economists (Pty) Ltd** requires the services of a young and vibrant **Junior Development Economist** who has an interest in Economics, Developmental Studies 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;
- 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;
- Good with public speaking (Presentations);
- Must be interested in economic research & development, report writing as well as data Analysis.

**Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)**:

- Matric;
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Econometrics or Development Studies;
- Own vehicle and a valid Driver’s License (Code B).