Development Economist

Bavish Constructions requires the services of a young and vibrant **Development Economist** who has an interest in Development, Economics and Finance

**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 socio-economic impact assessment using available models and compile internal & external reports thereof
- Conduct various economic modelling techniques (Input-Output modelling, multi-sector 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, 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

Pay: From R25 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sandton, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

- Feasibility Studies, Market Assessments and Studies: 10 years (required)