The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) was established in 1991 as a non-profit, non-partisan and non-religious professional association. The EEA has interrelated objectives of supporting economic policy design through producing reliable and independent scientific evidence; enhancing economics and development research and dissemination; promoting the discipline of economics; serving as a platform for dialogue on economic issues; promoting the professional interest of its members; and facilitating professional networking between Ethiopian economists and those in other countries.
Job Summary: The major responsibilities of Researcher II are to assist the Senior and Lead Researchers to collect, document, and analyse technical and statistical data on the Ethiopian Economy; prepare research reports on research activities of the EEA; offer trainings and technical assistance to stakeholders of the EEA; prepare grant and funding proposals; present research outputs in workshops, conferences, and other events: and engage in other activities related to research, training, and dissemination of research outputs.
Specific duties:
Prepares technical and financial proposals and ToRs of research and training activities.
Conducts research on selected thematic areas of the EEA.
Prepares grant proposals to mobilize financial and non-financial resources.
Offers trainings and technical assistance to stakeholders in his/her area of specialization.
Collects primary and secondary data to enhance the economic database of the Association.
Organize, manage, and analyze huge economic and statistical data and prepare research reports;
Reviews theoretical and empirical literature and analyzes data to prepare research reports.
Supervises and evaluates research projects undertaken by the EEA.
Prepares policy and research briefs on outputs of research, training, and policy forums.
Prepares progress reports on the major activities of the EEA under his/her scope.
Engages in the dissemination of research outputs and other information generated by the EEA.
Performs other duties as required and as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.
Reports to
Director of Research and Policy Analysis
Benefits
Attractive (as per the attractive organizational benefit package).
Required number: One (1)
Job Requirement
Qualifications
Minimum of MA/MSc degree in economics and related fields.
Experience
Five to seven years of relevant work experience with
Demonstrated research experience in development economics and related areas of research.
Demonstrated experience in the management and analysis of huge data using standard econometric and statistical software packages including Stata, Python, and DASP; and
At least two publications of scientific papers in reputable journals, books, or other publications.
Personal Competencies
Proficiency in written and spoken English and Amharic.