Jobs Creation Commission Policy and Strategy Analyst Jobs in Ethiopia
Jobs Creation Commission Policy and Strategy Analyst Jobs in Ethiopia
Job SummaryThe Policy and Strategic Analyst will assist in producing high-quality & data-driven, strategic analysis and insights on job creation and employment.
He/she will need proven-track in strategy development and policy analysis and outstanding ability to present and explain analytical results in a compelling way.
The Analyst will have the unique opportunity to support the national strategies design, analysis and policy level influence that will inform the job creation agenda and contribute to the economic development of Ethiopia.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Job Responsibility #1: Planning and Management
Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual and long-term plan of PSA Team in line with the Enabling Ethiopia project activity plans
Assist in analyze and research key policies, strategies and laws and support the commission in developing research and capabilities, critical policy reforms and Job creation strategy. Key programmatic interventions to be planned, executed and controlled are:-
Supporting the Commission’s efforts to develop a national Job Creation Strategy
Assisting in the development and implementation of the team’s strategy, with the objective of making the team a center of excellence for policy analysis and research on job creation and employment in Ethiopia
Diagnosing different economic sectors and identifying their current employment size and potential elasticity
Assisting in the production of high-quality, compelling and impactful analytic outputs on job creation and employment
Providing insightful and impact-oriented policy advices on job creation policies and programs to the Commissioner
Leading the continuous monitoring of the implementation of the Job Creation Strategy
Analyzing sectoral policies, strategies, laws and regulations to identify key facilitators and impediments for job creation
Undertaking rigorous and breakthrough research on job creation opportunities and employment in Ethiopia
Assisting the directorate during preparation of high-level reports, insights and policy recommendations aimed at advancing the job creation agenda
Assisting in the preparation of the Directorate’s monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual reports as well reports related with the Enabling Ethiopia Project
Contributing to the identification of innovative and unique jobs research projects
Assist in the execution of quarterly plans within the scope of Enabling Ethiopia Project and the PSA directorate and work in collaboration with other project teams and stakeholders
Job Responsibility #2 Monitoring, Evaluation, Networking
Assist in monitoring the timely execution of planned activities and budget relating to the Enabling Ethiopia Project as well as the PSA directorate along with monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of the team coordination
with other teams and units in JCC.
Engage with stakeholders, build networking and share networking resources within the scope of the responsibility of the Policy and Strategy team.
Job Responsibility # 3 Reporting
Submit on his/her weekly plan and weekly personal performance reports
Assist in preparing and submitting performance reports on a quarterly basis with regards to the Enabling Ethiopia Project and DACB directorate, in addition to weekly and monthly planning and performance reports which may be required by the team director, the Commissioner’s Office and Innovative Jobs and Projects Senior Manager.
Job Responsibility #4: Others
Collaborate with other project team members and JCC staff.
Execute other activities assigned by team Director and Enabling Ethiopia Project Manager
Job Requirements
Education/Training
BA degree or Masters in economics, development economics, international development, public policy, public administration or another relevant field of study
Experience
At least four years (for Bachelor’ Degree) / two years (for Master’s Degree) of relevant experience required
Proven experience in policy analysis, formulation and optimization
Proven record in management consulting and/or quantitative and qualitative research skills
Proven record in project management
Excellent data analytics, including high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent coordination, monitoring and stakeholder management skills
Experience and familiarity with the Ethiopian government and how it operates
Understanding of the Ethiopian Economy and familiarity with various data analysis frameworks and visualization tools,
Experience and familiarity with the Ethiopian government and how it operates
Understanding of the Ethiopian Economy and familiarity with various data analysis frameworks and visualization tools.
Values, Technical and Other Skills
Innovative: always curious, creative and courageous
Excellence: gives his/her best, builds/improves and ruthlessly prioritizes
Collaborative: team player, careful listener and always speaks up
Ownership: accountable, has integrity and is decisive
Excellent written and verbal communication, in Amharic and English Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, start-up environment
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send non-returnable C.V., application letter outlining how their experience and education fit this vacancy in the email address :
jcc-hr@jobscommission.gov.et and hr@targetethiopia.com ( please note that the application should be sent in both email address)
Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.
Name of the position you have applied for
Summary of your qualifications and experience
Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
Please include at least 3 references from current and former supervisors
Please note that no need to submit your supporting document at this stage.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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