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Research Assistant, International Trade & Regional Co-operation (ITRC) - Economic Affairs Division (EAD)

Reference: 111200371
Location: London, UK
Duration: 6 Months
Closing Date: 24 Dec 2011

General Information

The Economic Affairs Division is responsible for the Secretariat’s programmes on national and international economic issues and, with other divisions, for assisting member countries to improve economic policy-making, management and governance. The Commonwealth is committed to the Millennium Development Goals, which include targets on eliminating extreme poverty and hunger, promoting gender equality, ensuring environmental sustainability, and developing a global partnership for development. The Secretariat plays a key role in helping to identify solutions to the trade and economic problems and challenges affecting Commonwealth developing countries; in achieving an international consensus on these solutions through analytical/diagnostic work and advocacy; and in providing policy advice to governments. Practical assistance for economic development is a core Secretariat activity and a high priority for governments.

Job Summary

The Temporary Research Officer will assist the ITRC section with research and project implementation work. Research support will amongst others involve, providing support on ongoing studies and assisting with the implementation of other ITRC programme activities. This shall include but will not be limited to; helping with preparation of terms of reference and contracts for external consultants, assisting in the supervision of specified projects, organisation and conduct of workshops, seminars and conferences and review and appraisal of studies and reports.

Task description

  • Assist in and conduct as required trade and related research statistical analysis
  • Assist in the preparation of briefs, studies and reports
  • Assist in data collection and analysis and on selected trade issues
  • Drafting of policy briefs, speeches and reports
  • Prepare literature reviews
  • Assist in the editing, reviewing, refining and finalisation of selected studies
  • Support ITRC staff in the organization of meetings/ workshops/seminars/conferences
  • Undertake any other tasks assigned by Head of Section or the Division’s Director.

Person specification

Education
Post Graduate qualification in economics or other relevant field.

Experience
At least two years of post graduate research or operation in economics or trade policy.

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