Job Summary

The major responsibilities of the Senior Researcher 1 are to organize socioeconomic datasets; prepare proposals and terms of references (TORs) for research, training and policy forums; conduct research using primary and secondary data to produce research reports, offer training; engage in organizing events; review publishable manuscripts; prepare memorandum of understandings (MoUs) to be signed between EEA and other collaborators; and coordinates research and training activities of the EEA.

Specific Duties

• Prepares research proposals to be undertaken by the EEA;
• Prepares TORs for research, training, and dialogue forums and MoUs to be singed between EEA and its partners;
• Conducts research on his/her specialization aligned to the thematic focus of the EEA;
• Prepares grant proposals to mobilize financial and non-financial resources for undertaking research and training activities and organizing policy forums and other events;
• Prepares standard training modules for training workshops organized by the EEA;
• Offers training to stakeholders in his/her area of specialization;
• Identifies relevant thematic areas of research and training aligned to the strategic objectives of the EEA;
• Organizes primary and secondary data to enhance the economic database of the Associating;
• Analyzes primary and secondary data to produce research reports;
• Prepares reports on the major activities of the EEA under his/her scope;
• Supervises and evaluates research projects undertaken by the EEA and in collaboration with partners;
• Provides advice and technical assistance to partners in his area of specialization;
• Reviews theoretical and empirical literature and analyzes data to prepare research reports, forecast future trends, and to stay abreast of economic changes;
• Prepares policy and research briefs on outputs of research, training, and policy forums;
• Reports about progress of projects under his/her responsibility to his/her immediate supervisor,
• Identifies potential partners and partnership opportunities for collaboration;
• Reviews publishable manuscripts of the EEA as required;
• Follows up all matters concerning the research division on national and international policy research developments;
• Engages in dissemination of research outputs and other information generated by the EEA;
• Evaluates the performance appraisal of his/her subordinates periodically or as the need arises; and
• Performs other duties as required and as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor,

Job Requirement

• Education: PhD Degree in fields related to Economics.
• Experience:
• At least four years of relevant work experience in research and related activities after PhD degree;
• At least three publications in related fields;
• Fertile skill in using statistical/econometric software packages including Stata, DASP, and GAMS; and
• Excellent skill in spoken and written English.

Place of work: Addis Ababa, around CMC for both positions.

Salary: As per the salary scale of EEA which is attractive with additional benefits. It is also negotiable depending on the professional profile and expertise of the applicant.

How to Apply

Date of application: Within 10 working days from the date of appearance in relevant newspapers.

Female applicants are highly encouraged.

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements can summit non-returnable copies of educational and other supporting documents along with their CVs to the following address.

Ethiopian Economics Association P.O. Box 34282, Addis Ababa Or in person to EEA Head office which is located to Yeka Sub City, Woreda 11, CMC Road, (‘ALTAD’ area), adjacent to St. Michael Church or email: woubshet.amerga@eea-et.com