Research Officer - Economic Affairs Division

Reference: 130300453
Location: London, UK | Salary: £ 33,924 per annum gross
Duration: 1 year.
Closing Date: 7 Apr 2013

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head of SEEM Section and working closely with other members of the team, the post holder will help to update a small states database and statistical tables for annual publication of the Small States Economic Review and Basic Statistic publication; and refresh the Commonwealth Secretariat’s website material related to small states. The post holder will also provide research and analytical support to a selected review of publications and communication strategy on small states issues.

The post holder will:

• Research and prepare statistical tables for the annual publication ‘Small States Economic Review and Basic Statistics’
• Support efforts to complete the Commonwealth Secretariat’s on-line database on small states
• Support a selected review of publication and communications strategy on small states
• Support content management of ComSec’s web pages related to small states
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of Section.

Qualifications and Work Experience

• An undergraduate degree in economics, econometrics, statistics, quantitative methods or closely related subject and at least two years of research or statistical experience;
• An ability to write well for a range of audiences.
• Experience or demonstrable interest in development issues.
• Desirable: A postgraduate degree in economics, econometrics, statistics, quantitative methods or closely related subject and at least one year of research or statistical experience in development issues.

About the Economic Affairs Division

The Economic Affairs Division is responsible for the Secretariat’s programmes on national and international economic issues, and for assisting member countries to improve economic management and governance.  It plays a key role in helping to identify solutions to the economic problems affecting Commonwealth countries. Within the Economic Affairs Division, the Small States, Environment and Economic Management (SEEM) Section implements research, lesson sharing and advocacy on the specific concerns of, and opportunities for, small states in progressing their sustainable development. 

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