Academic expert on economic policy

Do you want to put your know-how and skills to use where they are needed? Do you want to work abroad and experience different cultures? Then the Centre for International Migration and Development (CIM) is your ideal partner for finding a responsible position in the field of development policy. We place highly qualified staff with employers in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe.

The Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda) in Kigali, Rwanda, is looking for an

Academic expert on economic policy

We are looking for you:

The Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda) needs your expertise in professionalising its research and policy consultation approaches with macroeconomic focuses. IPAR-Rwanda is an independent research institute that undertakes research and consulting commissions for national and international institutions and partners. In this capacity, IPAR-Rwanda aims to support national reform processes by providing policy advice and scientific opinions for the public, thus making a targeted contribution to Rwanda's development. To this end, a quality management system will be established for project steering and the realisation of research projects. The aim is to provide key information for decision-making processes to all partners in a manner appropriate to the target groups.

Your tasks will involve:

Improving project management in terms of the planning, budgeting and steering of research projects and policy consultation approaches;

Introducing a quality management system for monitoring and evaluating the research methodology used and examining the relevance of the research work;

Developing research programmes, projects and policy consultation approaches – in particular analyses and forecasts – for establishing IPAR-Rwanda as a think tank for the Government, civil society and international partners;

Training the academic employees and experts at IPAR-Rwanda.

Your profile:

A completed doctorate focusing on economic policy or another subject enabling you to carry out these tasks;

Several years of experience in the acquisition, implementation and management of macroeconomic research projects for policy consultation;

Several years of experience in coaching and mentoring academic personnel on current research topics;

Fluent business English, ideally also French.

What we offer:

Varied tasks with a high level of individual responsibility in an international environment;

Collaboration with other development cooperation organisations;

Thorough preparation for the assignment abroad;

Local employment contract as an integrated expert for an initial period of two years with the possibility of an extension;

Attractive monthly allowances and social security benefits in addition to the local salary.

One person can make a difference

Interested?

Then submit your application using our online portal at www.cimonline.de. to find out more about the services we offer. If you have any questions, please contact:

Dominik Schell
Telefon: ++49-(0)6196-79-3570