The International Growth Centre (IGC)
IGC Country Economist
The International Growth Centre (IGC) directs a global network of world-class researchers and policy experts in economics, political economy and related disciplines, and works closely with developing country governments to provide demand-led policy advice based on frontier research. Its mission is to promote sustainable growth in IGC partner countries in Africa and Asia. Based at LSE, and run 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 currently vacancies in India (Bihar office), Mozambique, Pakistan, Rwanda and Tanzania, 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 ongoing 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.
Good economics and policy analysis skills, written and oral communication skills, as well as excellent organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently. Applicants should hold a post-graduate degree (MSc/MPA/MPP) in economics, public policy/administration, development economics, or a related discipline.
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 6th July 2014.
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