Junior Research Assistant
Conduct economic research and support macroeconomic analysis in the Pacific.
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Overview
Conduct economic research and support macroeconomic analysis in the Pacific.
You have:
- Conduct economic research and macroeconomic analysis on selected topics linked to economic growth and development.
- Experience in preparing reports and research or policy documents is required.
- Secondary Education, with a Bachelor degree or currently studying towards a Bachelor degree in Economics and/or Development Studies.
- Experience in organizing and servicing meetings is desirable.
- Experience in communication (social media and other) is desirable.
- Skills in economic analysis both quantitative and qualitative (macroeconomic forecasting desirable).
- Database and data visualization development skills (using Google charts, Power BI, MS Access or similar platforms) are desirable.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you conducted economic research? What was your process? | This assesses your ability to undertake research and analytical tasks effectively. | Discuss a specific project, highlighting your research methods and outcomes. |
| How do you prioritize your time and tasks when working on multiple projects? | This evaluates your organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss your experience with data analysis tools. Which have you used, and what was the context? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've effectively communicated complex data findings? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies have you used to engage stakeholders in economic discussions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a successful advocacy material you developed. What was your goal, and what was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever worked on a team project? Describe your role and contributions. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges do you anticipate in this role, and how would you address them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 11 months ago
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Updated 11 months ago
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