Reports To: Domestic & International Competitiveness Manager
The Competitiveness Analyst is responsible for conducting research, surveys, analyzing data, and providing strategic insights on domestic, regional and global competitiveness. The role involves
assessing Zimbabwe’s competitiveness performance, identifying constraints to competitiveness, benchmarking with comparator countries, and recommending policy measures to enhance the
country’s competitive position in regional and global markets.

Key Duties

• Collect, process, and interpret economic and sectoral data related to productivity, competitiveness, trade, investment, and cost structures, and benchmark Zimbabwe’s performance against comparator countries.
• Continuously monitor the cost drivers in the business and economic environment and advise on measures to be undertaken to enhance productivity, competitiveness, and address current and emerging costs challenges.
• Identify sectors of the Zimbabwean economy that have potential for global competitiveness, whilst also paying due attention to issues of the structure and size of industry, technology
  gaps and skills, infrastructure and modernization needs.
• Undertake competitiveness surveys such as the Executive Opinion Surveys, Future of Jobs Surveys, Business Perception Surveys, Rural & Urban Councils Competitiveness Index
  (RUCCI) Surveys and Innovation Surveys.
• Contribute to the development of Zimbabwe Competitiveness Reports, national competitiveness strategies and policy frameworks to improve the ease and cost of doing business.
• Analyse the country’s international competitiveness performance, namely scores and rankings under various indicators, to monitor competitiveness trends and prepare periodic
  reports and policy briefs on competitiveness.
• Develop and maintain a national competitiveness database.
• Engage with Government agencies, industry associations, chambers of commerce, business leaders, Development Partners, Civil Society and the academia on competitiveness-related
  initiatives.
• Represent the Commission in forums, conferences, and policy dialogues related to competitiveness.
• Support awareness campaigns to promote competitiveness and productivity best practices.

  Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Business Administration, International Trade, Development Studies, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in economic research, policy analysis, or business competitiveness.
• Experience in working with Government institutions, private sector organizations, or international agencies is an added advantage.
• Traceable published work is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Proficiency in economic and statistical analysis tools (e.g., E-Views, SPSS, STATA, Advanced Excel).
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of global competitiveness frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Interested candidates should send their applications, resumes and certified copies of academic and
professional certificates on hr@ncc.co.zw, addressed to:

The Human Resources & Administration Manager
National Competitiveness Commission,
1 Adylinn Road, Agriculture House,
Cnr Marlborough and Adylinn Rd, Marlborough,
Harare

FEMALE & PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and remuneration and benefits will be communicated ONLY to successful candidates.

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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/

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