Development Economist

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 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, 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

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.