Economist/Researcher at Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS)

Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) is looking for an Economist /Researcher. You can see more about our work on this website.

As an Economist/Researcher at TIPS, you will:

• Undertake high quality economic research, report writing, data analysis and economic input;
• Liaise with and support the relevant policy-making entities in South Africa (and elsewhere in the region as appropriate) in line with TIPS's mandate and priorities;
• Contribute to preparing reports to funders/clients with the support of TIPS's administrative staff;
• Conduct ad hoc/public good research projects as they arise with direction from the line manager;
• Provide content for dissemination in conjunction with TIPS staff on research projects, events, publications, etc;
• From time to time produce independent research or expand TIPS research;
• Contribute content to the TIPS website and support the release of research and information produced by TIPS into the public domain; and
• Provide mentorship to junior staff.

You will need:

• A post-graduate qualification (at least a Master’s degree) in Economics and at least three years of economic research and/or policy experience;
• An interest and expertise in international trade, industrial policy and regional integration;
• Strong communication skills in writing, editing and presentation, with an excellent command of written and spoken English;
• A passion for industrial policy and inclusive economic development, with knowledge of national and international developments on industrial policy, trade and other economic issues;
• Strong computer skills, with a proven ability to manipulate data in Excel and knowledge of Stata or SPSS;
• Teamwork and an ability to handle tight deadlines; and
• Ability to design and carry out research projects within internal and external team members as well as the ability to carry out research autonomously.