Senior Economic Policy Researchers

1 week ago


Cape Town, South Africa Fempower Personnel Full time

Our client requires the services of 3X Senior Economic Policy Researchers. The primary purpose of the job is to conduct and provide in-depth analytical and interpretive research; and ensure and implement the organization's Research Strategy and Commission Resolutions.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
- Minimum of Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Public Finance, Econometrics, Law, Statistics, Commerce and Finance.
- Five (5) years’ work experience in Economic Policy Research

**EXPERIENCE**
- Proven knowledge of Quantitative Analysis.
- Public Finance and Policy Environment exposure.
- Well-developed applied research skills.
- Proven track record in terms of written research and/or publications.
- Knowledge of Intergovernmental Fiscal relations systems.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in teamwork and research project management.

**COMPETENCIES**
- Analytical Skills
- Judgment
- Decisiveness
- Public Administration
- Financial Management
- Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Teamwork
- Computer Literacy (Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point)
- Ability to work on quantitative/statistical software packages namely EViews and Stata
- Ethics and Integrity
- Diversity and change management

**PERFORMANCE AREAS**
- Annual Submission For Division Of Revenue Recommendations
- Develop and implement the approved research plan within the allocated Research Portfolio regarding the approved topics for the annual Division of Revenue (DOR) Submission.
- Conduct evidence-based research, data and information gathering and analysis in specific areas related to the approved Plan.
- Formulate recommendations relating to financing and the DOR within the approved Plan.
- Prepare chapters as directed for the annual DOR Submission.
- Provide efficient research support to the Research team.
- Conduct Policy Research
- Conduct Policy analysis on fiscal and economic issues related to public finance and development outcomes.
- Ensure that all findings as contained in Reports relating to Policy Research are evidence-based and fully substantiated.
- Disseminate findings to Stakeholders, as directed.
- Ensure the processing, maintenance and update of quantitative and qualitative economic, financial and statistical databases.
- Conduct policy analyses for Submissions to Stakeholders including journal publication and opinion pieces.
- Budget Analysis
- Assist in the analysis of the Budget with regard to Research Portfolio areas.
- Compile detailed substantiated Reports regarding budget analysis, as directed.
- Effective And Efficient Communication With Technical Advisors
- Data And Record Management
- Governance And Compliance



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