Junior Economist
Core
Conduct high-quality policy research and economic analysis on economic development in Africa, drafting reports, briefs, and publications for senior officials and the media.
Role type
Junior Economist (Policy Research & Analysis)
Builds
Africa's Development Dynamics report, policy briefs, working papers, and briefing notes for the OECD Africa Unit.
Domain
International Development Economics / African Economic Policy
Required skills
Macroeconomic policy analysis, quantitative methods, econometric techniques, statistical software (Stata, R, Python), data source handling, policy drafting, stakeholder liaison, event organization
Preferred skills
PhD level training, specialization in development economics (trade, agriculture, industrial), experience in international organizations or think tanks, knowledge of African Union member countries, fluency in French
Technologies
Stata, R, Python, Excel VBA, MS Office, statistical databases
Responsibilities
Conduct empirical analysis of policy impacts, coordinate research and publication dissemination, draft briefing notes and reports for senior officials, organize meetings and seminars, maintain relationships with government and partner stakeholders
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC
