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Senior Economist

Oxford Economics Africa

Paarl

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 800,000

Full time

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Job summary

Oxford Economics Africa is seeking a Senior Economist. This role involves leading macroeconomic consulting projects, developing innovative methodologies, and building client relationships. Candidates should have a strong background in economics and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid working environment and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years experience in macroeconomic research within a consultancy environment.
Strong academic background in economics.
Ability to explain complex concepts to non-specialists.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage macroeconomic consulting projects.
Develop research proposals and methodologies.
Communicate findings to clients and present results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Macroeconomic modelling

Communication

Education

Postgraduate degree in economics

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Oxford Economics Africa is a majority-owned subsidiary of Oxford Economics that specialises in political and macroeconomic research in Africa.The office is based in Paarl and we offer a hybrid working environment.

We are looking to fill an intermediate / senior-level position in our macroeconomic consulting division. The core purpose of this role is to contribute to and lead on macroeconomic consulting projects for local and global clients. You will also be required to work closely with senior colleagues to develop research proposals, develop innovative methodologies and structuring projects to meet client requirements. Furthermore, the role also involves communicating with clients during the course of the engagements and also often presenting the findings of the research project.

The candidate must have previous experience of economic impact modelling and reporting.

In this role, you will contribute towards the successful delivery of client projects covering a wide range of topics across different geographical areas. This includes:

Leading and contributing to project work, managing projects from inception to completion, and addressing challenges along the way;
Working with senior colleagues to develop research proposals, innovative methodologies, and structuring projects to meet client requirements, with progression to leading on the development of new proposals;
Communicating with clients and potential clients effectively, responding promptly and positively to their enquiries, and building on existing and new client relationships; and
Balancing priorities across multiple projects and responsibilities, with the potential for progression to line management responsibilities.
Using techniques such as input-output modelling to estimate economic impacts.

The successful candidate should have at least 5 years’ experience in macroeconomic research within a consultancy environment. Skills and qualifications relevant to this role include:

A strong academic background and postgraduate degree in economics or a related discipline;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and quantitative results to non-specialists;
Experience drafting reports, briefings and presentations for a range of technical and non-technical audiences;
Excellent analytical, quantitative and macroeconomic modelling skills.

Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Seniority level

Seniority level
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Employment type
Full-time

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