The major responsibilities of the 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.

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;

• Organizes, manages and analyzes economic and statistical data and prepares 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 dissemination of research outputs and other information generated by the EEA; and

• Performs other duties as required and as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor

Job Requirement

• Education: Minimum MA/MSc degree in economics: health economics, Trade and industrial development economics, development economics, gender economics, gender and development, and other fields related to economics.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in research and related activities after MA/MSc degree;

• At least three publications in related fields;

• Fertile skill in using statistical/econometric software packages like Stata, DASP, and GAMS; and

• Excellent skill in spoken and written English.

Salary: As per the salary scale of EEA, which is attractive with additional benefits. It is also negotiable depending on the professional profile and expertise of the applicant

Place of work: Addis Ababa, EEA office

How to Apply

1. Date of application: Within fifteen (15) days from the date of announcement.

2. Point of Contact: Interested female applicants who meet the above requirements can summit non-returnable copies of educational and other supporting documents along with their updated CVs via Email: eeajobs@eea-et.org . Only online (email) applications are acceptable.

                                        Ethiopian Economics Association