Senior Economist - Growth Diagnostics & CBA Specialist

US-Millennium-Challenge-Corporatio; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Millennium Challenge Corporation seeks an economist for the Economic Analysis Division, Department of Policy and Evaluation. The position supports cost-benefit analysis of investments and growth diagnostics in developing countries, preparing comprehensive reports and presenting findings to senior management.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience and evidence of communicating complex economic concepts clearly in writing and speech.

Qualifications

• Experience leading research or studies related to cost-benefit analysis of investments.
• Experience applying economic theory and methods in lower income country contexts.
• Experience communicating complex economic findings in reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead or conduct research related to CBA of investments and sector/ beneficiary analyses.
• Apply economic theory and methods to develop and present findings.
• Communicate orally and in writing to develop reports and explain recommendations.

Skills

CBA research leadership

Growth diagnostic research

Sector diagnostic studies

Economic analysis communication

Job description

The Millennium Challenge Corporation seeks an economist for the Economic Analysis Division, Department of Policy and Evaluation. The position supports cost-benefit analysis of investments and growth diagnostics in developing countries, preparing comprehensive reports and presenting findings to senior management.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience and evidence of communicating complex economic concepts clearly in writing and speech.