Junior Economist

**Description**:
Oxford Economics Africa is a majority-owned subsidiary of Oxford Economics that specialises in political and macroeconomic research. Our office is based in Paarl and we offer a hybrid working environment.

This role will entail performing macroeconomic analysis and forecasting on a selection of countries in Africa. This involves doing thorough research on all factors that could affect the countries’ political and policy environments and economies, analysing what that might mean for different drivers, and putting our analysis (and expectations for the future) into clear, readable language for use in our subscription products. The role requires learning the use of the Oxford Economics Global Economic Model, the tool that informs our macroeconomic projections and scenarios.

**Key Responsibilities**:
You must possess a very strong grasp of economic theory, as well as a keen interest in current affairs and be able to present your conclusions clearly and in detail in writing, as well as verbally.

**Skills, Knowledge and Expertise**:
**A high standard of written English is a key requirement.**

The position requires at least a BComm Honours in Economics, Econometrical Analysis or Econometrics, or else a BA Honours with a PPE as first degree. A Master’s degree (in Economics or Political Science) will be preferable.

**About Oxford Economics**:
Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University’s business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to UK companies and financial institutions expanding abroad. Since then, we have become one of the world’s foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts and analytical tools on more than 200 countries, 250 industrial sectors, and 7,000 cities and regions. Our best-of-class global economic and industry models and analytical tools give us an unparalleled ability to forecast external market trends and assess their economic, social and business impact.

Headquartered in Oxford, England, with regional centres in London, New York, and Singapore, Oxford Economics has offices across the globe in more than 15 cities. We employ more than 400 professional economists, industry experts and business editors—one of the largest teams of macroeconomists and thought leadership specialists. Our global team is highly skilled in a full range of research techniques and thought leadership capabilities, from econometric modelling, scenario framing, and economic impact analysis to market surveys, case studies, expert panels, and web analytics.
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