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
Development Economist** who has an interest in Development, Economics and Research.

Key Responsibilities:

Liaise and consult with clients and stakeholders both verbal and written;
Manage specific assignments and serve as the main point of liaison with clients, representing the company;
Compile clear and practical work plans for the deliverables with appropriate timeframes and report progress;
Draft monthly progress reports to clients;
Supervise a small team of junior researchers, allocate responsibilities and deadlines;
Guide and motivate junior researchers throughout each project;
Compile professional economic research reports and presentations;
Review and analyse policies;
Analyse statistics and demographic information;
Draft economic development plans, feasibility studies and strategies;
Analyse and interpret economic data, indicators, and trends;
Evaluate the potential economic, social, and environmental impacts of development projects or programmes;
Conduct relevant primary and secondary research using a variety of techniques;
Facilitate focusgroup meetings and workshops;
Regular adhoc reporting to branch manager and other senior staff;
Prepare and deliver presentations to large audiences;
Undertake additional tasks as requested of them by their seniors and Unit Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Project Management experience;
Ability to work with junior staff members and motivate small teams;
Ability to delegate responsibilities and hold other accountable;
Ability to identify information sources and collect information;
Ability to organise and analyse data;
Ability to organise 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 academic referencing skills;
Strong public speaking abilities (Presentations);
Strong academic background in macroeconomics, microeconomics, econometrics, development economics, quantitative methods, and research methodology.
Must be interested in economic research & development, report writing as well as data analysis.

Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in either Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Development Studies or Development Economics;
Previous research project management experience;
Minimum 3 years working experience in economics or a related discipline;
Own vehicle and a valid Driver's License (Code B).