economist

Changeis, Inc.

<div><div><b>Junior Economist</b></div>
<div>Location: Remote (Possible preference to DC candidates)</div>
<p>At Changeis, we collaborate with U.S. Federal organizations to deliver innovative solutions, and we're continually seeking motivated Junior Economists and Analysts for future opportunities supporting federal aviation and regulatory programs. If you have a background in economics, business analysis, or policy research and are interested in applying your skills to real-world federal challenges, we&rsquo;d love to connect with you!</p>
<p>By joining our talent pool, you&rsquo;ll be among the first to learn about upcoming contract positions that align with your expertise and career goals. These roles often support data-driven federal initiatives focused on compliance, reporting, and policy analysis, with many positions offering remote or hybrid flexibility.</p>
<p>Junior Economist</p>
<ul><li>Data Analysis &amp; Research: Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support program tracking, compliance monitoring, and reporting activities. Ability to identify trends, discrepancies, anomalies, and emerging risks within datasets.</li>
<li>Regulatory &amp; Compliance Support: Experience supporting regulatory, compliance, or policy-driven programs, including reviewing documentation such as action plans, corrective actions, and submissions against defined requirements.</li>
<li>Data Validation &amp; Quality Assurance: Strong attention to detail with experience performing data validation checks, identifying inconsistencies, and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of program data.</li>
<li>Reporting &amp; Documentation: Ability to develop clear, concise reports, summaries, and presentations that communicate analytical findings and support federal reporting requirements and decision-making.</li>
<li>Economic &amp; Policy Analysis: Understanding of economic principles or policy frameworks, with the ability to apply analytical methods to support federal program oversight, compliance initiatives, and policy evaluation.</li>
<li>Tools &amp; Techniques: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required; familiarity with data analysis or visualization tools such as Tableau, Python, or R is a plus.</li>
<li>Collaboration: Ability to work in a team environment, supporting senior analysts and program leadership in delivering high-quality analytical outputs and meeting program objectives.</li>
<li>Federal Experience: Experience supporting U.S. Federal programs, or exposure to government data, compliance, or regulatory environments, is preferred but not required.</li></ul></div><p></p>

Junior Economist

Alignerr

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  Development Economist (AI Training)
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 We're looking for development economists to help shape how AI understands global economics. Your expertise in growth, inequality, and international development will directly influence the accuracy and depth of next-generation AI systems &mdash; work that matters at a global scale.
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   Review and evaluate AI-generated development economics content for accuracy and contextual depth
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   Assess AI reasoning on topics like economic growth, poverty, inequality, and global development
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   Identify gaps, errors, or oversimplifications in economic arguments and explanations
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   Provide structured, expert feedback to improve the quality and nuance of AI outputs
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   Apply your real-world or academic experience to validate economic scenarios and case studies
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   3+ years of experience in development economics through teaching, research, or applied work
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   Strong grasp of global economic issues, development theory, and data interpretation
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   Able to critically evaluate written economic reasoning with clarity and precision
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   Comfortable working through structured review tasks with attention to detail
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   Graduate degree in Economics, International Development, or a related field
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   Experience in field research, NGO work, or international economic policy
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   Contribute to work that shapes how AI reasons about the world's most pressing economic challenges
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Development Economist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

<div></div><div><div>Job Posting: 07/Apr/2026</div><div>
Closure Date: 21/Apr/2026, 4:59:00 PM</div><div>
Organizational Unit: FAPAK</div><div>
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities</div><div>
Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)</div><div>
Grade Level: N/A</div><div>
Primary Location: Pakistan-Hyderabad</div><div>
Duration: 8 months</div><div>
Post Number: N/A</div><div><div>
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device</div><ul><li>
FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture</li><li>
Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply</li><li>
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values</li><li>
FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination</li><li>
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks</li><li>
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality</li></ul><div><i>
FAO&rsquo;s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.</i></div><div></div><div><p><b><br>
Organizational Setting</b></p><p>
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.<br>
FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.<br>
FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.<br>
The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.</p><p></p><p><i><br>
Specifically, FAO Country Offices:</i></p><ul><li>advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO&rsquo;s mandate;</li><li>provide technical assistance and deliver core services;</li><li>assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation;</li><li>position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation;</li><li>ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.</li></ul><p>
The position is at <b>SB IV SC 8</b> level and located at <b>Hyderabad, Sindh</b>.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Reporting Lines</b></p><p>
Agro-Economist will report to Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) and work as team member of FAO Technical Assistance Team, The incumbent will work at Agriculture Delivery Unit, of Sindh Water and Agriculture Transformation Project (ADU-SWAT), Agriculture Department and will support Project Director ADU-SWAT in day to day technical matters and project execution under Component-3 of SWAT. The Ag-Economist will also need to report on progress update to Project Coordination and Monitoring Unit (PCMU), which is overall client of this assignment.</p><p><b><br>
Technical Focus</b></p><p>
The Agro-Economist will provide strategic and technical advisory support to the Agriculture Delivery Unit under the Sindh Water &amp; Agriculture Transformation (SWAT) program to advance sustainable, competitive, and climate-resilient agricultural development. The assignment focuses on strengthening agricultural production systems, crop protection, and climate-smart agriculture through policy advice, digitalization, technological innovation, and improved farm input and mechanization systems, with particular emphasis on enhancing productivity, diversification, and market orientation for small- and medium-scale farmers, including women farmers. The role also includes supporting multi-stakeholder collaboration, developing crop sector strategies for targeted communities, and providing technical backstopping for capacity development, policy support, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to improve livelihoods, nutrition, and incomes in both rural and urban contexts within the SWAT project framework.</p><p><b><br>
Tasks and responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Advise ADU in developing agricultural production and crop protection initiatives for more efficient, competitive, sustainable, climate-resilient and socially inclusive agriculture development, especially for small- and medium-scale farmers.</li><li>Advise SWAT team in agricultural digitalization and technological innovation for sustainable crop production, crop diversification, and climate-smart agriculture to improve people's nutrition, livelihoods, and incomes in both rural and urban areas.</li><li>Support in promoting Climate Smart/Resilient Agriculture through innovation, and technologies and develop multi-sectoral and stakeholder collaboration.</li><li>Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge-sharing activities such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials, and online tools.</li><li>Act as a knowledge resource to develop crop sector strategies for the targeted communities (small- and medium-scale farmers/women farmers) in SWAT project areas.</li><li>Support in improving productivity of agricultural operations, and enables a shift from subsistence to more competitive, market-oriented farming through appropriate mechanization systems, improved technologies seed-delivery systems and other farm inputs (fertilizers etc.)</li></ul><p><b><br>
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING</b></p><p><b><br>
Minimum Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Advanced degree (Master&rsquo;s or Ph.D.) in Agriculture Economy / Statistics, Climate Smart Agriculture / Agronomy or related discipline etc.</li><li>At least 10 years of international experience in sustainable agriculture, climate-smart practices, and adaptation strategies, preferably in large-scale development projects.</li><li>Working knowledge of English, Urdu and Sindhi</li><li>National of Pakistan</li></ul><p><b><br>
FAO Core Competencies</b></p><ul><li>Results Focus</li><li>Teamwork</li><li>Communication</li><li>Building Effective Relationships</li><li>Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement</li></ul><p><b><br>
Selection Criteria</b></p><ul><li>Candidates will be assessed against the requirements listed above</li></ul><p></p><div><b><br>
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</b></div></div><ul><li>
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)</li><li>
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted</li><li>
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/</li><li>
For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/</li><li>
 Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.</li></ul><div></div><div><i><br>
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.</i></div><p></p><div><b><br>
HOW TO APPLY</b></div><ul><li>To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills</li><li>Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile</li><li>Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application</li><li>Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.</li><li>Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications</li><li>Incomplete applications will not be considered</li><li>Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO&rsquo;s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application</li><li>Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered</li><li>Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile</li><li>We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.</li></ul><p>
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO&rsquo;s client support team for further assistance: <b>https://fao.service-now.com/csp</b></p><p><b>
FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT</b></p></div></div><div></div>

Agro-Economist

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><p>
Device Economics is looking for a senior economist experienced in causal inference, machine learning, empirical industrial organization, and scaled systems to work on business problems to advance critical resource allocation and pricing decisions in the Amazon Devices org. Senior roles lead vision setting, methods innovation, and act as thought leaders to Devices finance and business executives. Output will be included in scaled systems to automate existing processes and to maximize business and customer objectives.<br>
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Amazon Devices designs and builds Amazon first-party consumer electronics products to delight and engage customers. Amazon Devices represents a highly complex space with 100+ products across several product categories (e-readers [Kindle], tablets [Fire Tablets], smart speakers and audio assistants [Echo], wifi routers [eero], and video doorbells and cameras [Ring and Blink]), for sale both online and in offline retailers in several regions. The space becomes more complex with dynamic product offering with new product launches and new marketplace launches. The Device Economics team leads in analyzing these complex marketplace dynamics to enable science-driven decision making in the Devices org. Device Economics achieves this through scientific applications that provide deep understanding of customer preferences. Our team&rsquo;s outputs inform product development decisions, investments in future product categories, and product pricing and promotion. We have achieved substantial impact on the Devices business, and will achieve more.<br>
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Device Economics seeks an experienced economist adept in measuring customer preferences and behaviors with proven capacity to innovate, scale measurement, drive rigor, and mentor talent.<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
The candidate will work with Amazon Devices science leadership to refine science roadmaps, models, and priorities for innovation and simplification, and advance adoption of insights to influence important resource allocation and prioritization decisions. Effective communication skills (verbal and written) are required to ensure success of this collaboration. The candidate must be passionate about advancing science for business and customer impact.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>PhD in economics or equivalent</li><li>Experience in industry, consulting, government or academic research</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Experience in analytics and applied economics</li><li>Experience in developing and executing an analytic vision to solve business-relevant problems</li><li>Experience in building statistical models using R, Python, STATA, or a related software</li><li>Effective verbal and written communications skills with both economists and non-economist audiences.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<p><br>
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.</p><br>
USA, VA, Arlington - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually<br>
USA, WA, Seattle - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually</div><p></p>

Senior Economist, Device Economics

Economist Group

<div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Who we are</b></h4>
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We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the &quot;red thread&quot; that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them.</p>
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We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses, <i>The Economist,</i> Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity.</p></div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Who we are</b></h4>
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We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the &quot;red thread&quot; that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them.</p>
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We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses, The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity.</p>
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As the research and analysis division of the Economist Group, The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) helps leaders prepare for opportunity, empowering them to act with confidence when making strategic decisions. The EIU is the global standard in providing quality, actionable intelligence to the public and private sector, assessing issues that impact the marketplace for over two hundred countries.</p>
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The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network (EICN) is the executive briefing and networking service of The EIU. Participating in our members-only C-suite group helps international firms understand the political, economic and business environments of the markets where they operate, and particularly what impact changes in this macro environment will have on business.</p>
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The Opportunity</b></p>
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We are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the non-government and non-financial services sectors in the gulf region. This is a high impact, commercial role, combining:</p>
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<li>EIU's flagship research, data and economic intelligence solutions</li>
<li>Economist Corporate Network (EICN) in the UAE, including C-Suite memberships, briefings and executive engagement opportunities.</li>
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<p>The role requires a strategic seller who can map, penetrate, and expand within large organisations and conglomerates, engaging multiple stakeholders and unlocking enterprise-wide opportunities.</p>
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You will:</p>
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<li>Own the full sales cycle, from strategic account mapping and prospecting through to close</li>
<li>Develop deep understanding of large organisations across non-government and non-financial sectors, including ownership structures and subsidiaries</li>
<li>Build multi-threaded relationships across different departments</li>
<li>Sell both data-led subscriptions (EIU) and executive C-suite membership (EICN)</li>
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<p>Success in this role depends on your ability to:</p>
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<li>Map complex organisations and identify decision making structures</li>
<li>Translate geopolitical and macroeconomic shifts into commercial value</li>
<li>Navigate longer, consultative sales cycles with senior stakeholders</li>
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<p><b>What you'll bring</b></p>
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<li>Strong experience in B2B sales (SaaS, DaaP, Information Services, or Consulting), with a demonstrable passion for geopolitics and economics</li>
<li>Deep contextual knowledge of the Middle East market, including its economic and geopolitical drivers</li>
<li>A certain level of refinement and sophistication when communicating</li>
<li>Ability to build and maintain trusted partner relationships at the highest level (C-suite/executive)</li>
<li>Proven ability to prospect, build pipeline, and close new business</li>
<li>Exceptional ability to distill complex data into &quot;the so what?&quot; for a client</li>
<li>Commercial comfort with data-led propositions, including analytics workflows and APIs (deep technical expertise not required)</li>
<li>Strong Salesforce hygiene and forecasting discipline</li>
<li>Arabic Language is a plus</li>
<li>Based in UAE, with regional travel as required</li>
</ul>
<p>#LI-Hybrid</p><p></p><div>
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Working Arrangements</b></p>
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The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required.</p>
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AI usage for your application</b></p>
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We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills, and qualifications.</p>
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<p><b>What we offer</b></p>
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Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.</p>
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We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our <i>Work From Anywhere</i> program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.</p>
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You will also be given free access to all <i>The Economist</i> content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.</p></div></div>

Business Development Manager

Qatar National Bank

<div>Job Purpose Summary<p><br>
The incumbent will manage the entire research, analysis, market intelligence, co-ordination and finalisation of QNB economic reports, along with other monthly deliverables and other ad hoc requests. He will also facilitate the monitoring and reporting of economic developments in key international markets, competitive information, and strategic opportunities.</p>
Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities by Dimensions<p><b><br>
A. Shareholder &amp; Financial:
</b></p><ul><li>Manage the appropriate use of tools, data, statistical packages, and other research subscriptions necessary for the workflow of Group Economics.
</li><li>Manage the preparation of input for business and budget forecasts (economic reports and macroeconomic forecasts across countries).
</li><li>Implements KPI's and best practices for Assistant Vice President Economic role.
</li><li>Promote cost consciousness and efficiency and enhance productivity, to minimise cost, avoid waste, and optimise benefits for the bank.
</li><li>Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent.</li></ul><p><b>
B. Customer (Internal &amp; External):
</b></p><ul><li>Manage research products and investor relations activities associated with macroeconomics.
</li><li>Manage all Group Economics publications and thought leadership activities, such as Country Economic Insight Reports, Weekly Economic Commentary, Qatar Monthly Monitor, Global Macro Updates, and ad-hoc bespoke reports.
</li><li>Manage all day-to-day business activities, including the economic sections for the Investment Management Committee (IMC), Asset and Liability Management Committee (ALCO), Group Management Risk Committee (GMRC), and Ratings Report.
</li><li>Maintain activities in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/units to achieve improvements in turn-around time.</li></ul><p><b>
C. Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory):
</b></p><ul><li>Support recruitment efforts, providing motivation and reinforcing high standards of performance, as well as adherence to the Bank's values and mission.
</li><li>Engage and provide coaching to managers and associates in all aspects of the generation of internal and external reports.</li></ul><p><b>
D. Learning &amp; Knowledge:
</b></p><ul><li>Proactively identify areas for professional development of self and undertake development activities.
</li><li>Seek out opportunities to remain current with all developments in professional field.</li></ul><p></p>
Education &amp; Experience Requirements<ul><li><br>
Bachelor Degree in Finance, Economics, Market Research, or equivalent.
</li><li>Master degree and Ph.D. in Economics from a top global university is an advantage.
</li><li>At least 10 years of work experience within the economic department of a global financial institution with proven managerial oversight of small teams, with at least five years as an economist.
</li><li>Experience in writing Macro Economic and Research reports.</li></ul>
Required Special Skills<ul><li><br>
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (Arabic is an asset).
</li><li>Excellent relationship Building and Managing skills.
</li><li>High degree of methodological-conceptual skills including data analysis and forecasting.
</li><li>Strong analytical and problem solving skills combined with a sense of creativity and practicality.
</li><li>Demonstrated career development, progress, and excellent team leadership skills and potential.
</li><li>Ability to organize, evaluate, and present information effectively and supervise/ manage and guide the conduct of research studies.
</li><li>Capacity and drive to work and to communicate effectively.
</li><li>Ability to handle tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
</li><li>Personal qualities such as being a team worker and an independent thinker.
</li><li>Ability to work in a relatively unstructured, project-based and multi-cultural environment.
</li><li>Demonstrated career development, progress, and leadership potential.
</li><li>Well-developed strategic perspective and forward planning ability.
</li><li>Computer literate with a good knowledge of business and statistics software applications.
</li><li>In-depth knowledge of the principles of economics, including econometrics and forecasting.
</li><li>In-depth knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel/ PowerPoint/ Word).
</li><li>Proficiency and in-depth knowledge of statistical forecasting tools such as EViews and MatLab as well as of data sources and tools such as Bloomberg and Haver Analytics.</li></ul></div>

Vice President - Economics

MemorialCare

<div><div><p><b>Labor Productivity Lead</b></p>
 - (MEM009645)</div><div><b>
Description</b><div></div><p><b><br>
Title:</b> Labor Productivity Lead</p><p><b>
Location:</b> Fountain Valley/Predominantly Remote</p><p><b>
Department:</b> Decision Support</p><p><b>
Status:</b> Full Time</p><p><b>
Shift: </b>Day</p><p><b>
Pay Range*: $103,792 - $150,592/annually</b></p><p></p><p><br>
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups &ndash; consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.</p><p>
Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Position Summary</b></p><p>
The purpose of this role is to develop and optimize labor productivity performance across the health system. This encompasses supporting the health system&rsquo;s labor productivity, benchmarking, target standards, and position control management. This role will work closely with finance and hospital directors to identify productivity opportunities, communicate recommended solutions appropriately and drive labor and expense management improvements.</p><p></p><p><br>
This position is a senior healthcare leader on the Financial Planning and Decision Support team. Additionally, the role supports the annual budget process and works with our benchmarking tool to set specific productivity goals to be accomplished and work directly with leaders to meet those strategic goals.</p><p></p><p><br>
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of hospital staffing with experience in optimizing financial performance within a clinical environment. Responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and improving labor utilization across hospital departments for all entities to drive cost-effective and high-quality patient care.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job</b></p><p><b>
Labor Productivity Reporting</b></p><ul><li><p>
Utilize the Strata Labor Productivity tool to monitor and drive productivity improvements.</p></li><li><p>
Deliver system-wide labor KPI reporting to facilitate informed management and continuous improvement.</p></li><li><p>
Support local hospital management teams in the creation of labor reports tailored to their specific needs.</p></li><li><p>
Reporting includes both routine and ad hoc reporting to verify and validate workforce optimization and cost savings opportunities. The position requires a solid foundation of statistics, data analysis, and technical expertise as it relates to hospital operations, finance, and labor analyses.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Labor Productivity Project Management</b></p><ul><li><p>
Support local hospital management teams in the execution of productivity initiatives.</p></li><li><p>
Participate in departmental interviews at local hospitals. Meeting with leaders to understand department practices, shift management, and ultimately enhance daily labor practices</p></li><li><p>
Provide training to lean project managers, department leaders, and subject matter experts to ensure effective labor management.</p></li><li><p>
Maintain advanced competencies with decision support and BI tools, such as Strata, PeopleSoft, and Vizient ODB.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
System Standardization</b></p><ul><li><p>
Utilize Vizient Operational Database (ODB) to assist with target setting and benchmarking for comparable departments to drive system-wide consistency and performance.</p></li><li><p>
Identify areas of opportunity for productivity gains and recommend actionable improvements.</p></li><li><p>
Manage and standardize reporting and processes across campuses where appropriate.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Labor Productivity Committees</b></p><ul><li><p>
Participate in hospital labor productivity governance and position control process, contributing expertise and providing essential data necessary to support informed decision making.</p></li></ul><ul><li><i>Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. </i><i>Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare&mdash;that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there&rsquo;s more...</i><i>Check out our </i><i>MemorialCare Benefits </i><i>for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.</i></li></ul><div><br>
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Qualifications</b><div></div><p><b><br>
Minimum Requirements</b></p><p><b>
Qualifications/Work Experience:</b></p><ul><li><p>
3 years of relevant experience required, with a minimum of 2 years working in an acute care hospital or multi-facility health system. Experience working with Epic information systems, Strata Decision and Vizient ODB is preferred.</p></li><li><p>
Understanding of hospital productivity staffing ratios in California.</p></li><li><p>
Experience in Strata Labor Management platform or equivalent</p></li><li><p>
Experience in data analysis and reporting, demonstrating advanced proficiency in MS Excel is required.</p></li><li><p>
Experience in health care labor data and terminology, finance, and/or hospital operations required.</p></li><li><p>
Knowledge and understanding of key workforce management concepts and tools (e.g., shift management, productivity tracking, labor productivity metrics (e.g., hours per UOS), staff scheduling is preferred.</p></li><li><p>
Comprehensive knowledge in healthcare industry practices, including labor data, finance, charge master/billing, and hospital operations, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in labor/workforce-specific benchmarking and productivity metrics across various settings such as acute care, ambulatory care, and corporate shared services.</p></li><li><p>
Strong work ethic with the ability to complete tasks and deliverables under tight deadlines.</p></li><li><p>
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex data insights to diverse audiences, enhancing decision-making processes</p></li></ul><p><b>
Education/Licensure/Certification:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, health administration, finance, nursing, public health, industrial engineering, statistics, management information systems, or a closely related field to the assignment is preferred.</p></li></ul></div></div><div></div>

Labor Productivity Lead

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