Junior Development Economist - Pretoria, South Africa - Urban-Econ Group

Urban-Econ Group

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Pretoria, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Urban-Econ Development Economists (Pty) Ltd requires the services of a young and vibrant
Junior Development Economist** who has an interest in Development, Economics and Research.

Key Responsibilities:

Attend briefing meetings with Seniors/Managers;
Liaise and consult with clients and stakeholders (both verbal and written) under Seniors/Managers' instruction;
Compile a clear and practical work plan for the deliverables with appropriate timeframes and report progress;
Conduct economic research studies;
Review and analyse policies;
Draft economic development plans and develop economic strategies;
Conduct relevant primary and secondary research, which include but are not limited to:
Identifying relevant stakeholders and role-players;
Designing of data collection forms such as questionnaires and other survey methodologies;
Set up and conduct interviews;
Conduct surveys;
Train/supervise fieldworkers and Trainee Development Economists to undertake fieldwork;
Conduct web and literary research.
Prepare and deliver presentations;
Undertake additional tasks as requested of them by their seniors and Unit Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Attention to detail;
Ability to identify information sources and collect information;
Ability to organise and analyse data;
Ability to organise the time and meet deadlines;
Excellent command of English, both written and spoken language;
Good numerical skills;
Proficient inf MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Power Point;
Good referencing skills;
Good with public speaking (Presentations);
Must be interested in economic research & development, report writing as well as data Analysis.

Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable):