Economist - Private Sector Development

Economist ( private sector development )

Profile Required :

- Master's or higher degree in Economics or equivalent from leading College/University in India or elsewhere

- Strong analytical skills and experience pertaining to business environment issues

- 6-10 years of relevant professional experience in private sector development, academia or economic development.

- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English and in one or more of the following languages - French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or Arabic

- Demonstrated research and analytical skills and experience pertaining to private sector development issues.

- Understanding of substantive issues in comparative institutional and regulatory analysis in any of the relevant areas.

- Demonstrated leadership capacity, with sound business judgment and initiative and ability to build effective working relations with internal and external clients

- Broad knowledge of project management tools & methodologies; identifies key risks and mitigation measures; interprets background analysis and proposed solutions.

- Knowledge of business regulation reform, and how it improves the quality of and reduce the burden of regulation; demonstrating technical expertise to contribute to the design of, and then lead business projects.

- Lead a team and contribute productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view

- High level of energy, initiative, persistence, positive attitude and drive for results with agreed objectives and deadlines. Also, systematic, organized, patient and detail oriented.

- Proven ability to self-start work without close supervision, handle several different tasks simultaneously, and deal with rapidly shifting priorities under pressure.

- Ability to operate in multicultural environments and build effective working relations, with local and international partners.

- Advanced skills in MS Excel and other data management and analysis software are highly preferred.

Role Description :

- Lead the data collection efforts for including administering surveys to local experts, verifying survey responses, data entry, undertake data coding, and conducting policy analysis of the data.

- Develop and maintain internal and external networks of stakeholders in the subject matter and related regulatory policy.

- Participate in relevant policy research and dialogue activities to stay abreast of and contribute to the business climate field.

- Contribute to overall project development and strategy, supporting the Manager in project design, project management, and donor relations as necessary.

- Write and substantively review content of reports and related presentations.

- Develop and disseminate other knowledge management tools to support the product, including case studies, smart lessons, or issue notes.

- Participate in dissemination activities including presentations to governments, donor agencies, private sector organizations, as well as communicating with the media.

- Hire and supervise experts/ consultants/ firms as necessary for project or program implementation.

- Supervise a team working on data collection.

Location : Delhi/NCR

This job description is intended as a representation of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position- The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future