Igc Country Economist Rwanda

1 week ago


London, United Kingdom London School of Economics and Political Science Full time

L_SE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university._

**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**
- Masters 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 mínimal 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

**IGC Country Economist Rwanda**

**Job Type**:Professional Services

**Posted**:27/02/2025

**Closing date**:16/03/2025

**Closing time**:23:59



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