ECONOMIST / RESEARCHER

Locations: Addis Ababa & Oromia, Ethiopia

Employment Type: Full-Time / Consulting

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, analytical, and experienced Economist / Researcher to join our growing consulting team. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, capable of conducting rigorous economic analyses, impact evaluations, market assessments, and feasibility studies to support various development and corporate projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Research & Data Analysis: Design and execute economic and social research studies, baseline surveys, and data collection frameworks.

• Economic Modeling & Forecasting: Conduct macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis, cost-benefit analysis (CBA), and financial feasibility studies.

• Report Writing: Author comprehensive, high-quality technical reports, policy briefs, and proposals for clients, NGOs, and government stakeholders.

• Project Support: Collaborate with multidisciplinary consulting teams to deliver development projects across Addis Ababa and regional branches (including Nekemte/Wollega).

• Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with clients, local authorities, and survey participants during field research and data gathering phases.

Job Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, or a closely related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in economic research, data analysis, or management consulting.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in statistical data analysis software (e.g., STATA, SPSS, R, or Python).

• Excellent report-writing and communication skills in English and Amharic (knowledge of local languages spoken in Wollega is a strong advantage).

• Strong project management and field coordination abilities.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to [email address gbekan@outlook.com ] Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.