Researcher II (Job Grade III)

• 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)

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.