Trade & Industrial Policies 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. TIPS has three main areas of work: trade and industrial policy; inequality and economic inclusion; and sustainable growth.
TIPS’s main objectives are to undertake in-depth economic analyses, especially at the industrial level; to provide quality research as the basis for improving industrial policy as well as broader economic development strategies; and to support an increasingly dynamic and evidence-based discourse on industrial policy and inclusive growth with academics, other researchers and stakeholders.
TIPS offers high quality quantitative and qualitative research, project management, dialogue facilitation, capacity building and knowledge sharing. TIPS undertakes commissioned research, as well as policy papers and think pieces around industrial policy and economic development.
Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) is looking for an Economist with one to two years’ work experience.
This position cuts across TIPS’s activities on trade and industrial policy, sustainable development and inequality and economic inclusion in South African and the region, but is primarily focused on sourcing, handling and analysing economic data, particularly at the level of industry and in value chains. TIPS’s research approach is on generating and analysing evidence-based options for a more sustainable and inclusive economic development.
Scope of work
As an Economist at TIPS, you will:
- Perform economic research under the guidance of line managers, including desktop research, data analysis and stakeholder interviews or engagements
- Provide research input and data analysis;
- Liaise with and support policy-making entities dealing with economic development, industrial policy and sustainable development in South Africa (and elsewhere in the region as appropriate);
- Participate in and present research at internal discussions and workshops / events;
- Provide content for research publication and dissemination, and where required draft reports;
- Support the organisation of internal and external events (such as workshops, conferences, webinars, and training).
The position focuses primarily on industrial development, but includes outputs related to value chain analysis and the just transition to a green economy.
Qualification, Experience and Competences Required:
- A post-graduate qualification (at least a Masters’ degree) in Economics and at least one to two years of economic research and/or policy experience
- Experience in data handling and analysis (GDP, Employment, International Trade, Investment and Finances) is a required core competency
- Strong computer skills, with a proven ability to manipulate data in Excel and knowledge of statistical analysis packages: such as R, SPSS or Stata
- 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 understanding of international trade, industrial policy and regional integration
- Strong communication skills in writing, editing and presentation, with an excellent command of written and spoken English;
- An ability to work independently, as part of a team, and to handle tight deadlines
Application details:
- Non-South African applicants should have authority to work in South Africa.
- 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 [email protected]. We can only consider applications with all of these components. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed applicants only.
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