the private sector and international organizations
BIDPA seeks to recruit qualified people for the following position:
POSITION: RESEARCH FELLOW (Botswana Citizens only)
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Remuneration: Negotiable
Duration: five years
Vacancy Announcement No: BIDPA – 03 of 2012
Main Purpose of the Job: To complete research and consultancy assignments in accordance with client expectations, within agreed deadlines and budget.
Education and Experience: Research Fellow should have a Master’s or PhD degree in economics with a thorough grounding in economic theory (microeconomics, macroeconomics) and quantitative methods and at least one of the following areas: Macroeconomic Modelling, Labour Economics or International Economics. Applicants should have at least four (4) years post Master’s degree work experience.
Knowledge, Attributes and Skills: Good understanding of theoretical economics concepts, research methodology and statistical methods; Ability to write and present research reports clearly and concisely for both technical and non-technical audiences; Good communication and report writing skills; Computer literacy; Ability to work within a team; and Good knowledge of BIDPA services.
APPLICATION METHOD:
All interested applicants should send their resumes and application letters to the Executive Director, Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis, Private Bag BR-29, Gaborone, Botswana; or
Via email: marobak@bidpa.bw with a copy to tseleka@bidpa.bw
Deadline: On or before 30th June 2012
Important – Kindly reflect the following information in your application: VACANCY NUMBER in the subject heading of your e-mail message.
NOTE:
Responses received after the closing date will not be considered.
Those who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered
Application letters and reference letters not signed will not be admissible.
The Institute will only acknowledge short listed applications
