London School of Economics and Political Science -The International Growth Centre (IGC)
Salary: from £22,000 plus benefits, depending on experience and subject to local market conditions (Fixed term to 31st March 2015 with possibility of extension subject to funding)
The International Growth Centre (IGC) directs a global network of world-class researchers and policy experts in economics, political economy and related disciplines, and works closely with developing country governments to provide high-quality research and policy advice. Its mission is to promote sustainable growth in IGC partner countries in Africa and Asia. Based at LSE, and run in partnership with the University of Oxford, the IGC is initiated and funded by DFID.
The IGC is seeking Country Economists to be based in its partner countries which currently include Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Liberia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Country Economists i) represent their respective IGC country team in connecting researchers and policy specialists engaged in a programme of research and policy analysis, ii) work on IGC research projects, iii) support researchers in facilitating research projects, iv) manage country programme activities including regular reports on research/policy development in the country, and v) assist in the development of key IGC dissemination outputs.
Good economics and policy analysis skills, written and oral communication skills, as well as excellent organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently. Applicants should hold a post-graduate degree (MSc/MPA/MPP) in economics, public policy/administration, development economics, or a related discipline.
To apply, please go to the Apply button below.
To find out more about the IGC please go to www.theigc.org.
Applicants are invited to indicate in their covering letter which IGC partner country or countries they are interested in working in.
Closing date for receipt of applications is: 23:59 hours (GMT) on Wednesday 15th May 2013.
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