Economic Officer

Provide policy and programme support on economic, development, and social issues.

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Overview

Provide policy and programme support on economic, development, and social issues.

You have:

  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience at the national or international level that includes experience in research and policy-level analysis, and some experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
  • Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems such as ERP and advanced programmes for statistical analysis of data.
  • Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Economics, Engineering or any related field.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when your research significantly influenced policy decisions? The interviewer wants to assess your impact on policy through your research. Provide a specific example where your research led to actionable policy changes.
How do you prioritize and manage multiple projects involving economic development? This question evaluates your organizational skills and ability to handle workload. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to build partnerships with government and civil society? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe an experience where you had to adapt your analysis based on new data. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure your assessments are objective and unbiased? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What innovative solutions have you implemented in previous roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you involve stakeholders in the design of development projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you outline how you evaluate the success of development projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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