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

Description

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend project 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 and property development studies;
• Compile professional economic research reports;
• Draft property market feasibility studies and develop property development related strategies;
• Review and analyse policies;
• Analyse statistics and demographic information;
• 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 to large audiences;
• Undertake additional tasks as requested of them by their seniors and Unit Manager.
• Regular and ad hoc reporting to branch manager and other senior staff.

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;
• Experience in GIS related software (Planet GIS, Esri etc.)
• Good referencing skills;
• Good with public speaking (Presentations);
• Must be interested in property research, economic research & development, report writing as well as data analysis.

Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Matric;
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (post graduate qualification preferred), in Town Planning, Property Development, Economics, or Development Studies;
• Own vehicle and a valid Driver's License (Code B).

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.