IGC Country Economist Rwanda

IGC Country Economist Rwanda London, England

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Full Time London, England 27000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

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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

  • 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 minimal supervision, to effectively organise own workload under pressure.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification and to find out more about the IGC go to www.theigc.org/about/careers.

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. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Ani Bhagtiani on [email protected] . To find out more about the position and International Growth Centre, please go to https://www.theigc.org/about/careers/


On 27 June 2023, applicants will receive an email with details of a Quantitative Test which must be completed within 48 hours. This test will take 1 hour and can be completed at a convenient time for the applicant.


The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 26 June 2023. Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

IGC Country Economist Rwanda
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