Economist/Researcher

Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) is looking for an Economist /Researcher. You can see more about our work at www.tips.org.za.

As an Economist/Researcher  at TIPS, you will:

1. Undertake high quality economic research, report writing, data analysis and economic input
2. Liaise with and support the relevant policy-making entities in South Africa (and elsewhere in the region as appropriate) in line with TIPS' mandate and priorities;
3. Contribute to preparing reports to funders/clients with the support of TIPS's administrative staff;
4. Conduct ad hoc / Public good research projects as they arise with direction from the line manager
5. Provide content for dissemination in conjunction with TIPS staff on research projects, events, publications, etc;
6. From time to time produce independent research or expand TIPS research
7. Contribute content to the TIPS website and support the release of research and information produced by TIPS into the public domain
8. Provide mentorship to junior staff

You will need:

• A post-graduate qualification (at least a Masters’ degree) in Economics and at least three years of economic research and/or policy experience
• Strong communication skills in writing, editing and presentation, with an excellent command of written and spoken English;
• A passion for industrial policy and inclusive economic development, with knowledge of national and international developments on industrial policy, trade and other economic issues;
• An interest and expertise in international trade, industrial policy and regional integration
• Strong computer skills, with a proven ability to manipulate data in Excel and knowledge of Stata or SPSS
• Teamwork and an ability to handle tight deadlines
• Ability to design and carry out research projects within internal and external team members as well as the ability to carry out research autonomously

Who we are:

Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) is an independent, non-profit, economic research institution based in Pretoria. It was established in 1996 to support economic policy development, with an emphasis on industrial policy, in South Africa and the region.  Its areas of focus are  trade and inclusive industrial policy, and sustainable development. TIPS approach is to integrate research and analysis, policy development, disseminating information, capacity building, technical support, and programme design and management. To support these activities, TIPS researchers are expected to provide world-class quantitative and qualitative socio-economic analyses.

Application details:

Non-South African applicants should have authority to work in South Africa.  The position is based in Pretoria, Gauteng. 

To apply, please send a short CV, a cover letter highlighting your interest for the position and how you match the requirements  as well as a writing sample via e-mail to Edmore    at  Edmore@tips.org.za . Correspondence will be limited to short-listed applicants only.