Job Opportunity at the International Growth Centre (Zambia)

IGC are searching for a Country Economist for their Zambian office. 

Deadline: 14 May 2017

Zambia Country Economists work with the country leadership team in implementing the country strategy, undertaking economic analysis under the supervision of senior researchers, identifying and developing opportunities for policy influence, connecting researchers with policy makers and working on policy briefs and synthesis/research papers etc. They support researchers in facilitating research projects; track and report on the portfolio of research projects, manage country programme activities including country visits and events as well as regular reports on research and policy developments; contribute to the ongoing evaluation of the programme; support the dissemination of research outputs to maximise policy impact; and can potentially work on IGC research projects where opportunities arise and interests match.

Applicants should have strong economics skills, including knowledge of both macro and micro economics, excellent quantitative skills in economic analysis, sophisticated understanding of policy issues in the country setting, excellent communications and organisational skills, and hold a post-graduate degree (MSc/MPA/MPP or PhD) in economics, development economics, public finance, trade and industrial organization, or a related discipline. Knowledge and experience of Zambian policy issues would be an advantage.

Application Instructions:

For more information, and to apply, please visit the LSE jobsite.

Closing date for receipt of applications is: 23:59 hours (GMT) on Sunday 14 May 2017.