Technical Advisor (Economic & Policy Analysis) Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
The Technical Advisor (Economic & Policy Analysis) will advise the strategic agenda of EDP&RD’s research programme to inform Uganda’s overall development strategy in light of global, regional and national trends and policies.
In his/her role, the Technical Advisor will be required to:
• Undertake analysis of global, regional and national trends and policies including economic integration, with particular focus on their impact on socioeconomic development in Uganda.
• Undertake macroeconomic, sectoral and sub-national analyses pertinent to the identification of economic, social and institutional obstacles to poverty-reducing growth and areas requiring strategic interventions through the national budget.
• Advise on strategies to enhance broad-based and equitable economic growth, encourage private investment and generate jobs in key sectors of economy.
• Play a leading role in an evaluation of the Government’s employment strategy.
• Build the capacity of Ministry staff members with particular emphasis on quantitative tools of economic analysis.
The minimum requirements for this position include:
• A PhD degree in economics or related discipline.
• Excellent analytical skills in socioeconomic dimensions of poverty reduction.
• Thorough understanding of both econometric and CGE modelling methodologies.
• At least 5 years relevant work experience in economic and policy research with a strong record of publications in refereed journals.
• A specialism in labour economics will be an added advantage.
Detailed Terms of Reference can be obtained on request from the Commissioner, Economic Development Policy and Research (EDPR). Email: albert.musisi@finance.go.ug
Applications must be submitted by 19 November 2011 to the following address.
The Commissioner, Economic Development Policy and Research Department
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Floor 4, Room 4.12, Finance Building, Plot 2 -12, Apollo Kaggwa Road
P. O. Box 8147, KAMPALA
UGANDA
Email: albert.musisi@finance.go.ug copied to susan.muhumuza@finance.go.ug
Tel: 256 414 707227 or 256 773 325438
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