ASSOCIATE RESEARCHER/RESEARCH FELLOW

BIDPA seeks to recruit A qualified person for the following position:

POSITION:               ASSOCIATE RESEARCHER/RESEARCH FELLOW (Botswana Citizens only) (one position)

Location:                    Gaborone, Botswana

Remuneration:           Negotiable

Duration:                   five years

Vacancy Announcement No:  BIDPA – 03/08 of 2013

Main Purpose of the Job: To complete research and consultancy assignments in accordance with client expectations, within agreed deadlines and budget.

Education and Experience: 

a) 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: Health Economics, Labour Economics or Industrial Economics. Applicants should have at least four (4) years post Master’s degree work experience.

b) Associate Researcher: should have a Master\'s degree in economics with thorough grounding in economic theory (microeconomics, macroeconomics) and quantitative methods. Work experience is not required.

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:

Applications should specify the post applied for, and contain the names and addresses of three referees, as well as certified copies of qualifications. Applications should be addressed to the Executive Director, at the above address; Or

E-mail to: recruitment@bidpa.bw; btmathibe@bidpa.bw, on or before Friday 31^st August 2013. Applicants are advised to notify their referees to send references directly to BIDPA by the stated deadline.

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

·         The Institute will only acknowledge short listed applications