INVITE Economist Jobs in Uganda
Objectives of the Assignment
The Economist will undertake an economic analysis of the project intervention to determine their efficiency, impact and sustainability. The scope among others will focus on investment and employment.
S/He will work closely with prospective beneficiary enterprises, partners and the International Market and Export Advisory Services Firm to establish baseline data & statistics and thereafter undertake impact assessment to enable tracking of the key performance indicators and overall performance of the project.
Scope of Work
Establish baseline statistics for project interventions
Undertake economic analysis for the project interventions
Lead the design and implementation of assessments and other data-driven products related to the socio-economic welfare of refugees and host communities where the project will make interventions.
Manage partnerships and activities in the collection of comparable socio-economic data
Prepare specific analytical reports to support project management decisions and interventions
Provide capacity building to partners and beneficiaries
Work closely with specialized consultants to support the beneficiary enterprises acquire expert knowledge on the exporting processes and procedures in the export markets.
Provide guidance to potential and manufacturing players in defining the export needs, and export development plans and work with the International Market and Export Advisory Service to refine action plans, review their implementation, and provide feedback based on the status of implementation.
Conduct evaluations, reviews, and other relevant processes required to appraise and select eligible enterprises for Exporting Firms Support (EFS).
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualification, Experience, other skills and Competencies
Academic qualifications:
A Master’s degree in Economics
Honors Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Quantitative Economics/Econometrics
Relevant Experience:
At least six (6) years of demonstrated experience in undertaking economic analysis
Experience working in applied development economics and modeling
Familiarity with processes of the World Bank, or other international financial institutions, bilateral development agencies or research institutions.
Experience leading primary data collection efforts and data analysis
Demonstrated experience with analysis of large datasets.
Experience of working with the private sector.
Demonstrated expertise in the utilization of relevant statistical software
Other Required Skills and Competences:
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and deliver high-quality outputs
Strong analytical skills
A broad understanding of the Country’s micro/macro-economic issues
Good communication skills
Ability to work with diverse teams and build partnerships/collaboration
Proven degree of integrity, confidentiality, and versatility.
How to Apply
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