Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 17, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About US:
The International Growth Centre (IGC) directs a global network of world-leading researchers and in-country teams in Africa and South Asia working closely with partner governments to generate high quality research and policy advice on key growth challenges.
Job Summary: The Country Economists are the in-country representatives of the IGC, reporting to the Country Director. They manage and expand our in-country research portfolio, including playing a leadership role in IGC activities related to trade, agriculture and firm capabilities.
Our core thematic areas for research in Uganda focus on the determinants of economic growth including:
• The mobilization and management of resources for growth;
• Leveraging trade and regional integration for increased growth;
• Raising productivity and rural incomes;
• Raising skill and education levels;
• Creating productive cities; and,
• Achieving reliable energy access

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Country Economists are the bridge between senior policymakers and researchers, engage in research, and lead project management.
• They also undertake economic analysis, co-author policy research papers, and write policy briefs, often in conjunction with senior researchers. This requires a highly pro-active and organised approach, utilisation of advanced economic research skills and policy knowledge, and a passion and skill for informing policy.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The ideal applicant should have strong economics and quantitative analysis skills (using STATA or R), including knowledge of both macro and micro economics, sophisticated understanding of policy issues in Uganda and the East African Community
• Excellent communications and organisational skills
• Candidates must hold a post-graduate degree (MSc/MPA/MPP or PhD) in economics, development economics, trade and industrial organization, or a related discipline

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Ella Spencer on e.spencer@lse.ac.uk
To find out more about the position and International Growth Centre, please go to https://www.theigc.org/about/careers/
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 31st May 2021 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
On 1st June, applicants will receive an email with details of a Quantitative Test which must be completed by 3rd June. This test will take 1 hour and can be completed at a convenient time for the applicant.

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