Chemonics seeks
a Mid-Level Research,
Data Analysis, and Statistics Specialist for the anticipated USAID
East Africa U.S. Trade and Investment Center Program.
The program
aims to increase economic growth, resilience, and integration by promoting an
enabling environment for trade and investment both intra-regionally and
internationally between East Africa and the United States.
This
position is located in Kenya.
Responsibilities include:
- Apply econometric models to measure and estimate impact of such economic variables as trade flows, investment flows, and GDP
- Perform cost-benefit analyses
- Examine trends in economic growth in the region
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or equivalent in statistics, economics, data analysis, research methodology or related area required; Ph.D. or equivalent strongly preferred
- Minimum eight years of relevant experience, including five years regarding developing countries, preferably in Africa
- Minimum five years of experience researching, analyzing, and reporting on economic issues related to development in developing countries, preferably in Africa
- Minimum three years of experience building, populating, and using reporting and analysis databases strongly preferred; experience applying econometric models to measure and estimate the impact of such economic variables as trade flows, investment flows, and GDP
- Strong ability and extensive experience with cost-benefit analysis and general equilibrium modeling and analysis
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to use the latest ICT technology and computer software programs, including regression analysis, econometrics, databases, and general equilibrium models
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluent English required
Application Instructions:
Please
submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to EastAfricaTrade@chemonics.com by
December 1, 2013.
Please note
the position title in the subject of the email.
Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries please.
Finalists
will be contacted.
In
addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunityself-identification form and submit it separately to
EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Statistics specialist - East
Africa Trade" in the subject line.
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is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and
employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital
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