Researcher II (Job Grade III) 14 views

Vacancy Announcement (Female Applicants Only)

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.

Job summary: 

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.

Specific duties: 

• 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.

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.

Required: One (1)

Place of work: Addis Ababa, EEA office.

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

Point of Contact: Interested female applicants who meet the above requirements can summit

Reports to: Director of Research and Policy Analysis