Country Economist at Rwanda International Growth Centre: (Deadline 16 March 2025)
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International Growth Centre (IGC) – Rwanda
Country Economist Rwanda
Salary from £27,000 net of taxes depending on experience and local market conditions plus an annual retirement contribution supplement of 10% net salary.
The International Growth Centre (IGC) works with policymakers in developing countries to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through pathbreaking research. We are a global research centre with a network of world-leading researchers and in-country teams and initiatives working across Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East. Based at LSE and in partnership with the University of Oxford, we are majority funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). We work to improve the productivity of people and firms as the key driver of sustainable economic development.
Our core thematic areas in Rwanda are: 1. Public Finance and Taxation; 2. Firm Productivity and Exports; 3. Urbanisation; and 4. Agriculture, Mining, and Energy. Country Economists are the in-country representatives of the IGC, reporting to the Country Director. They form a bridge between senior policymakers and researchers, engage in research, and lead project management. This requires a highly pro-active and organised approach, utilisation of advanced economic research skills and policy knowledge, and a passion and skill for impacting policy.
Selected Essential Requirements
- Master’s degree in economics, development economics, public policy/administration, or a related discipline.
- Ability to independently conduct complex data cleaning and economic analysis using STATA.
- Understanding of economic research methodologies, macroeconomics, and development economics.
- Technical expertise in at least one the following thematic areas: 1. Public Finance and Taxation; 2. Firm Productivity and Exports; 3. Urbanisation.
- Excellent communication skills, including in written English and for developing strong professional relationships.
- Ability to work as a dynamic self-starter with minimal supervision, to effectively organise own workload under pressure.
- Demonstrated competence in the use of advanced econometrics and modelling.
- Experience of working and / or studying overseas from home country for an extended period is desired
We would welcome applications from Rwandan nationals who meet the essential skills outlined in the recruitment pack. We provide a range of benefits including generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post and to apply, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification at https://jobs.lse.ac.uk. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. To find out more about the IGC go to www.theigc.org/about/careers. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Ani Bhagtiani on [email protected] .
The closing date for receipt of applications is 11.59pm UK time on 16 March 2025. Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
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