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.

Company background:

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• 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 Requirements

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.

• Good writing skills

• High ethical and behavioral competence.  

How to Apply:

Interested applicants who meet the aforementioned requirements can submit their educational certificate, student copies, evidence of work experience, and other supporting credentials along with their CVs. via eeajobs@eea-et.org or in person at the EEA Office located at Lemi Kura Sub – City, Woreda 13 CMC, Adjacent to St. Michael Church Addis Ababa, Ethiopia P.O.Box 34282+251116453329/+251116453200.