Economist

This position requires an experienced and mature professional who will work with the Chief Economist and associated stakeholders in shaping the industrial economic policy landscape across all sectors of the economy through evidence-based research, policy analysis, and benchmarking to ensure Zimbabwe’s global competitiveness.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Undertake evidence-based research and benchmarking, as well as maintain a comprehensive national statistical database for use in the analysis of competitiveness across all sectors of the economy;
• Develop, coordinate and implement key income and pricing policies that will enhance global competitiveness;
• Analyze and provide information on old and new business regulations that need to be reviewed to enhance national competitiveness;
• Carry out analysis of existing policies, processes, products and services; and where applicable recommend improvements in line with operational standards, legislation or organizational requirements;
• Identify, verify and monitor key cost drivers in all sectors of the economy to enhance national competitiveness and productivity;
• Conduct value chain analysis;
• Track macroeconomic developments to assess the impact on competitiveness;
• Liaise with Government Ministries, Departments Agencies (MDAs) Development Partners, Sponsors, Academia, Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) and other stakeholders on national competitiveness;
• Represent the Commission effectively on inter-agency working policy groups and form sound working relations;
• Any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes

• A Degree in Economics, Business Studies, Statistics or a related discipline;
• A relevant Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
• At least 3 years’ experience in policy formulation under the Government or Private Sector.
• Verifiable experience in Economic Policy Analysis and excellent Research Skills;
• Results-driven and ability to relate with various stakeholders at all levels;
• High computer proficiency
• Good oral and writing skills.

Interested candidates should send their applications, resumes, and certified copies of academic and professional certificates on the following link ;https://www.ncc-zim.co.zw/vacancies/