IGC Country Economist

Salary from £22,000 per annum (net of tax and including basic rent allowance) plus country-specific supplement subject to local market conditions

The International Growth Centre (IGC) aims to promote sustainable growth in developing countries by providing demand-led policy advice based on frontier research. The IGC directs a global network of world-class researchers in economics, political economy and related disciplines, and a set of 15 country teams across Africa and Asia. Based at LSE, and in partnership with the University of Oxford, the IGC is initiated and funded by DFID.

The IGC has Country Economists based in its partner countries which currently include Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Liberia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. There are upcoming vacancies in Uganda, Ghana, Mozambique and Myanmar though candidates will also be considered for a reserve pool for all countries.

Country Economists work with the country leadership team in implementing the country strategy, with a particular emphasis on identifying and developing opportunities for policy influence and connecting researchers with policy makers. They support researchers in facilitating research projects; manage country programme activities including country visits and events as well as regular reports on research and policy developments; contribute to the on-going evaluation of the programme; support the dissemination of research outputs to maximise policy impact; and can potentially work on IGC research projects where opportunities arise and interests match.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, self-starting policy economist who has  strong economics and policy analysis skills, written and oral communication skills, and organisational skills as well as the ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently. Applicants should hold a post-graduate degree (MPA/MPP/MSc/MA) in public policy/administration, development economics, economics or a related discipline. Experience working in a developing country, preferably in a policy setting, is desirable, but not essential.

To apply, please go to www.lse.ac.uk/jobsatlse and select "Vacancies".

Applicants are invited to indicate in their covering letter which IGC partner country or countries they are interested in working in.

To find out more about the IGC please go to www.theigc.org

Closing date for receipt of applications is: 23:59 hours (GMT) on Tuesday 18^th November 2014.

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