INVITE Economist Jobs in Uganda

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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