project economist

Alignerr

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 Development Economist (AI Training)
 
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re seeking development economists to help improve AI systems trained on global and development economics.
 
 
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 Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
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 Location: Remote
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 Type: Hourly / Task-based Contract
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 Compensation: $35-70 /hour
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 Commitment: 10-40 hours/week
 
 
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 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Review development economics questions and explanations used in AI training.
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 Assess reasoning related to growth, inequality, and global development.
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 Provide structured feedback to improve accuracy and contextual nuance.
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 Apply real-world or academic experience to validate scenarios.
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 Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.
 
 
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 Who You Are
 
 
 
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 3+ years of experience teaching or researching development economics.
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 Strong understanding of global economic issues and data interpretation.
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 Able to evaluate written economic reasoning clearly and critically.
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 Comfortable working with structured review tasks.
 
 
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 Nice to Have
 
 
 
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 Graduate degree in Economics or related field.
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 Field, NGO, or international policy experience.
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 Familiarity with AI or content evaluation workflows.
 
 
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 Why Join Us
 
 
 
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 Competitive pay and flexible remote work.
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 Lead a team working on cutting-edge AI projects.
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 Exposure to advanced LLMs and how they&rsquo;re trained.
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 Freelance perks: autonomy, flexibility, and global collaboration.
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 Potential for contract extension.
 
 
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 Application Process (Takes 10-15 min)
 
 
 
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 Submit your resume
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 Complete a short screening
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 Project matching and onboarding
 
 
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 PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
 
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Development Economist

ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas

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 Reports to:
 
 Scientist - Seed System Specialist/Country Coordinator - Pakistan
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Islamabad, Pakistan
 
 
 
 Purpose of the position
 
 
 
 The purpose of the Agricultural Economist is to provide economic analysis and policy support to improve equitable access, efficient use, and affordability of fertilizers for smallholder farmers in Pakistan. The consultant will contribute to evidence-based decision-making by analyzing fertilizer markets, pricing structures, subsidy mechanisms, and farm-level impacts of fertilizer use on productivity and incomes. The Agricultural Economist will assess supply chains, demand trends, and constraints affecting fertilizer availability, and will evaluate the economic effectiveness of existing fertilizer policies and programs. The consultant will also support the design of farmer-centered interventions, promote sustainable input use, and strengthen advocacy for farmers' rights to fair access to quality fertilizers.
 
 
 Through close coordination with government stakeholders, private sector actors, and farming communities, the Agricultural Economist will help ensure that project strategies are economically viable, socially inclusive, and aligned with national agricultural development goals.
 
 
 
 About
 
 
 
 
 About ICARDA
 
 
 
 The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is a treaty-based international non-profit research organization supported by CGIAR. ICARDA's mission is to reduce poverty, enhance food, water, and nutritional security, as well as environmental health in the face of global challenges including climate change. We do this through innovative science, strategic partnerships, linking research to development and capacity development that consider gender equality and the role of youth in transforming the dry areas. ICARDA works in partnership with governments, universities, civil society, national agricultural research organization, other CGIAR Research Centers, and the private sector. With its temporary Headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, ICARDA operates in regional and country offices across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. For more information: www.icarda.org.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Main responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Conduct comprehensive benefit: cost analyses (CBA) of selected agricultural technologies, including different types of fertilizer interventions
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 Assess both direct economic effects (e.g., productivity and yield improvements) and indirect impacts (e.g., labor changes, resource efficiency)
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 Evaluate the return on investment in new technologies, considering factors like input costs (fertilizers, pesticides, water, labor) and market prices
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 Identify pathways (e.g., commercial, public sector) and action plans to upscale proven innovations, such as those of the Fertilize Right Pakistan Project
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 Develop marketing plans for specific products like biofertilizers by emphasizing the commercial advantages, highlighting cost-effectiveness, and addressing the advantage of soil health
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 Identifying and Engaging Partners: Defining the roles of key actors in the innovation network, such as researchers, extension agents, agribusinesses, and government agencies
 </li>
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 Analyse farm-level data to determine existing profitability, productivity gaps, and constraints to technology adoption
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 Design and implement surveys, interviews, and field assessments to collect both quantitative and qualitative data from farmers and stakeholders
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 Understand the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) of the Fertilizer Right Project (FRP), and all associated indicators, and develop a PMP for FRP Pakistan
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 Plan, operationalize, and implement the M&amp;E system for the FRP project in collaboration with implementing partners and other team members, including the ICARDA team
 </li>
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 Identify and list project result-level indicators based on the activities and develop templates for data collection of the project-level indicators
 </li>
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 Analyze market trends, supply chains, and pricing mechanisms to identify opportunities and challenges, and the introduction of innovation in the fertilizer sector
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to relevant stakeholders on agricultural economics concepts and tools
 </li>
 <li>
 Utilize appropriate methodologies such as econometric models, Experimental/Quasi-Experimental Methods (ESM), and value chain analysis to ensure rigorous evaluation
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 Any other task assigned by the supervisor, including data compilation, production statistics, and report preparation
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Education, qualifications, and experience
 
 
 
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 Master's or PhD in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agribusiness, or a related field
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 Young, energetic career-oriented with proven professional experience (e.g., minimum 5-7 years) in agricultural economics, research, or development projects
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 Demonstrated experience in economic analysis, benefit-cost analysis, and impact assessment of agricultural interventions
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 Experience with data collection, statistical analysis software, and quantitative/qualitative methodologies
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 Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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 Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and convey complex information clearly
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 Awareness of econometric software e.g., R, Stata, or Python, MATLAB, and SPSS, etc
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
 
 Terms of appointment, salary, and benefits
 
 
 
 This is a local consultancy contract, and only Pakistani nationals may be eligible to apply for this consultancy engagement.
 
 
 The successful candidate will be offered a 11-month consultancy contract on a full-time basis. The incumbent will be provided with an honorarium based on the contract deliverables.
 
 
 
 Please be advised that ICARDA accepts applications only in English, as per the organization's standard communication language. Applications in other languages will not be considered.
 
 
 
 
 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
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Agricultural Economist

ICARDA

Reports to: Scientist – Seed System Specialist/Country Coordinator - Pakistan
 Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
 
Purpose of the position
 The purpose of the Agricultural Economist is to provide economic analysis and policy support to improve equitable access, efficient use, and affordability of fertilizers for smallholder farmers in Pakistan. The consultant will contribute to evidence-based decision-making by analyzing fertilizer markets, pricing structures, subsidy mechanisms, and farm-level impacts of fertilizer use on productivity and incomes. The Agricultural Economist will assess supply chains, demand trends, and constraints affecting fertilizer availability, and will evaluate the economic effectiveness of existing fertilizer policies and programs. The consultant will also support the design of farmer-centered interventions, promote sustainable input use, and strengthen advocacy for farmers’ rights to fair access to quality fertilizers.
 Through close coordination with government stakeholders, private sector actors, and farming communities, the Agricultural Economist will help ensure that project strategies are economically viable, socially inclusive, and aligned with national agricultural development goals.
 
About ICARDA : 
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is a treaty-based international non-profit research organization supported by CGIAR. ICARDA’s mission is to reduce poverty, enhance food, water, and nutritional security, as well as environmental health in the face of global challenges including climate change. We do this through innovative science, strategic partnerships, linking research to development and capacity development that consider gender equality and the role of youth in transforming the dry areas. ICARDA works in partnership with governments, universities, civil society, national agricultural research organization, other CGIAR Research Centers, and the private sector. With its temporary Headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, ICARDA operates in regional and country offices across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. For more information: www.icarda.org.
 
Main responsibilities : 
<ul>
<li>Conduct comprehensive benefit: cost analyses (CBA) of selected agricultural technologies, including different types of fertilizer interventions.</li>
<li>Assess both direct economic effects (e.g., productivity and yield improvements) and indirect impacts (e.g., labor changes, resource efficiency).</li>
<li>Evaluate the return on investment in new technologies, considering factors like input costs (fertilizers, pesticides, water, labor) and market prices.</li>
<li>Identify pathways (e.g., commercial, public sector) and action plans to upscale proven innovations, such as those of the Fertilize Right Pakistan Project.</li>
<li>Develop marketing plans for specific products like biofertilizers by emphasizing the commercial advantages, highlighting cost-effectiveness, and addressing the advantage of soil health.</li>
<li>Identifying and Engaging Partners: Defining the roles of key actors in the innovation network, such as researchers, extension agents, agribusinesses, and government agencies.</li>
<li>Analyse farm-level data to determine existing profitability, productivity gaps, and constraints to technology adoption.</li>
<li>Design and implement surveys, interviews, and field assessments to collect both quantitative and qualitative data from farmers and stakeholders.</li>
<li>Understand the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) of the Fertilizer Right Project (FRP), and all associated indicators, and develop a PMP for FRP Pakistan.</li>
<li>Plan, operationalize, and implement the M&E system for the FRP project in collaboration with implementing partners and other team members, including the ICARDA team</li>
<li>Identify and list project result-level indicators based on the activities and develop templates for data collection of the project-level indicators.</li>
<li>Analyze market trends, supply chains, and pricing mechanisms to identify opportunities and challenges, and the introduction of innovation in the fertilizer sector.</li>
<li>Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to relevant stakeholders on agricultural economics concepts and tools.</li>
<li>Utilize appropriate methodologies such as econometric models, Experimental/Quasi-Experimental Methods (ESM), and value chain analysis to ensure rigorous evaluation.</li>
<li>Any other task assigned by the supervisor, including data compilation, production statistics, and report preparation.</li>
</ul>
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Requirements: 
Education, qualifications, and experience: 
<ul>
<li>Master's or PhD in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agribusiness, or a related field.</li>
<li>Young, energetic career-oriented with proven professional experience (e.g., minimum 5-7 years) in agricultural economics, research, or development projects.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in economic analysis, benefit-cost analysis, and impact assessment of agricultural interventions.</li>
<li>Experience with data collection, statistical analysis software, and quantitative/qualitative methodologies.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and convey complex information clearly</li>
<li>Awareness of econometric software e.g., R, Stata, or Python, MATLAB, and SPSS, etc.</li>
</ul>
Benefits: 
Terms of appointment, salary, and benefits
 This is a local consultancy contract, and only Pakistani nationals may be eligible to apply for this consultancy engagement.
 The successful candidate will be offered a 11-month consultancy contract on a full-time basis. The incumbent will be provided with an honorarium based on the contract deliverables.
 
Please be advised that ICARDA accepts applications only in English, as per the organization's standard communication language. Applications in other languages will not be considered.
 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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 About The Role
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re seeking economists with public policy experience to help assess and improve AI-generated policy analysis and applied economics content.
 
 
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 Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
 </li>
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 Location: Remote
 </li>
 <li>
 Type: Hourly / Task-based Contract
 </li>
 <li>
 Compensation: $35-70 /hour
 </li>
 <li>
 Commitment: 10-40 hours/week
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Review policy-focused economics questions and explanations used in AI training.
 </li>
 <li>
 Evaluate economic reasoning related to regulation, welfare, and public programs.
 </li>
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 Provide structured feedback to improve clarity, rigor, and real-world relevance.
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 Apply applied economics experience to validate scenarios and conclusions.
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 Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Who You Are
 
 
 
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 3+ years of experience teaching or working in public or applied economics.
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 Strong understanding of policy analysis and economic tradeoffs.
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 Able to assess written economic arguments and recommendations.
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 Comfortable providing detailed written feedback.
 
 
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 Nice to Have
 
 
 
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 Graduate degree in Economics or Public Policy.
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 Experience in government, think tanks, or policy research.
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 Familiarity with AI or content evaluation workflows.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Why Join Us
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Competitive pay and flexible remote work.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead a team working on cutting-edge AI projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to advanced LLMs and how they&rsquo;re trained.
 </li>
 <li>
 Freelance perks: autonomy, flexibility, and global collaboration.
 </li>
 <li>
 Potential for contract extension.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Application Process (Takes 10-15 min)
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Submit your resume
 </li>
 <li>
 Complete a short screening
 </li>
 <li>
 Project matching and onboarding
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
 
</div>

Public Policy Economist (AI Training)

Prestige Education Foundation

Job Title: Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) &ndash; EconomicsJob DescriptionAs a Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) in Economics at a CBSE Board School, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction for Classes 11 and 12. You will ensure strict adherence to the CBSE Senior Secondary Economics Curriculum, fostering strong conceptual understanding of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Indian Economic Development in alignment with the NCERT framework, while preparing students effectively for Board examinations and competitive entrances.1. Key ResponsibilitiesAcademic Delivery: Teach Economics to Classes 11 and 12, covering core areas such as Microeconomics (Consumer Behaviour, Producer Behaviour, Market Structures), Macroeconomics (National Income, Money &amp; Banking, Government Budget), and Indian Economic Development.Board &amp; Competitive Exam Preparation: Design structured lesson plans, practice worksheets, case-study-based assessments, mock tests, and Pre-Board examinations aligned with the latest CBSE Economics Sample Papers and marking schemes.Data Interpretation &amp; Case Study Approach: Train students in analyzing economic data, interpreting graphs, solving numerical problems, and writing structured answers as per CBSE guidelines.Project Work &amp; Internal Assessment: Guide students in completing mandatory project work and practical files as prescribed by CBSE, ensuring compliance with evaluation schemes and viva-voce requirements.ICT Integration: Leverage digital tools such as Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, MS Excel, and online economic data sources to enhance conceptual clarity through charts, data analysis, and real-time economic case discussions.2. Eligibility CriteriaEducation: Master&rsquo;s Degree (M.A.) in Economics with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized university.Professional Degree: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) is mandatory.Experience: Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience at the Senior Secondary level (Classes 11&ndash;12), preferably in a CBSE-affiliated school.Language Proficiency: Excellent command and fluency in English (both written and spoken) is mandatory.3. Desirable QualificationsCTET/TET: A valid Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Paper-II or State TET qualification is an added advantage.Digital Certifications: Proficiency in LMS platforms (Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams), digital assessment tools, and data analysis software such as MS Excel or basic statistical tools will be preferred.Job Type: Full-timePay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

PGT Economics

Oxford Economics

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Description</h3><div> 
Tourism Economics is a subsidiary of Oxford Economics dedicated to analytically-based consulting to the tourism sector. Oxford Economics is one of the world&rsquo;s leading economics consultancies, providing advice to international institutions, governments and blue-chip companies. 
</div><div>We are looking to hire a Senior Economist to join the consulting team at Tourism Economics. Our team provides a range of analytical services to clients, including:</div><ul>
<li>Quantifying the economic impact of tourism-related industries, companies, events, and visitor segments;</li>
<li>Developing tourism satellite accounts;</li>
<li>Performing cost-benefit analyses of public policies;</li>
<li>Examining the return on investment of infrastructure development and marketing expenditures; and</li>
<li>Constructing tailored forecasts for various visitor segments.</li>
</ul><div>This role will be based within the EMEA consulting team. Consulting projects usually run for between two and six months, and culminate in a report or presentation to a client. The Senior Economist role will entail significant contributions to major projects and managing other smaller projects. 
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Senior Economists collaborate closely with Lead Economists and Associate Directors on all aspects of client engagements. Their responsibilities range from contributing to the design of methodologies and writing proposals to project management, conducting analysis, and communicating results to the client. Project teams generally consist of one or two economists and, when needed, specialised econometric modellers. 
</div><div>A core part of the role will involve implementing quantitative models using a variety of analytical tools such as IO modelling, cost-benefit analysis, or econometric analysis. 
</div><div>The post-holder will report to the Director of Consulting, EMEA.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Key Responsibilities</h3> 
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Managing and overseeing smaller research studies;</li>
<li>Ensuring robust and rigorous economic analysis in the delivery of consultancy projects;</li>
<li>Applying and assuring quantitative analytical techniques as applied to large datasets;</li>
<li>Handling clients and potential clients effectively and developing Tourism Economics&rsquo; relationship with them;</li>
<li>Assisting in the development of research proposals, project reports, and presentations;</li>
<li>Planning and structuring projects, and coordinating input from a range of team members, ensuring sufficient time for quality assurance;</li>
<li>Being entrepreneurial and proactive in the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities; and</li>
<li>For the right candidate, line management of one or two team members, to ensure resources are allocated efficiently and to support professional development.</li></ul> 
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise</h3> 
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Extensive experience of client-facing work and the ability to develop commercial relationships with potential clients;</li>
<li>Substantial experience of economic analysis, including familiarity with analytical techniques such as IO modelling, cost-benefit analysis and econometrics.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical skills;</li>
<li>Evidence of being proactive and creative in using economics to answer (external, internal or policymaker) clients&rsquo; questions;</li>
<li>Very strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results, as well as their implications, to non-specialists; and</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to going the extra mile to produce rigorous, accurate work, within the constraints of the time and resources available.</li>
</ul><div>Desirable:</div><ul>
<li>Experience in managing consulting projects within the tourism sector</li>
<li>A post-graduate degree in economics;</li>
<li>Experience with quantitative analysis software such a s Python, R, Stata;</li>
<li>Experience of client-facing work and the ability to develop commercial relationships with potential clients</li></ul> 
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)</h3><div> 
Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
About Oxford Economics</h3><div>
Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University&rsquo;s business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to UK companies and financial institutions expanding abroad. Since then, we have become one of the world&rsquo;s foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts and analytical tools on more than 200 countries, 250 industrial sectors, and 7,000 cities and regions. Our best-of-class global economic and industry models and analytical tools give us an unparalleled ability to forecast external market trends and assess their economic, social and business impact.</div><div></div><div> 
Headquartered in Oxford, England, with regional centres in London, New York, and Singapore, Oxford Economics has offices across the globe in more than 15 cities. We employ more than 400 professional economists, industry experts and business editors&mdash;one of the largest teams of macroeconomists and thought leadership specialists. Our global team is highly skilled in a full range of research techniques and thought leadership capabilities, from econometric modelling, scenario framing, and economic impact analysis to market surveys, case studies, expert panels, and web analytics.</div></div>

Senior Economist – EMEA Consulting - Tourism Economics

DAV SARADA EASHWAR VIDYALAYA

NamasteThe DAV Group - Chennai, was established in 1970 at Gopalapuram in Chennai with just 50 students. The Group today, caters to over 40,000 students across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. It has a staff of 2000 plus which includes 1,700 teachers. Four of our branches have been consistently ranked amongst top 15 schools in the country.In addition to K-12 schooling, DAV has recently ventured into Higher Education with DAV-SMK Fomra College of Arts &amp; Science at Kelambakkam, Chennai.In this context, we are looking for passionate and qualified teachers to join our educational Institution. The teacher will be responsible for creating and delivering engaging lessons and fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, as well as contributing to the overall academic and personal development of students.We are looking for experienced faculty, with relevant qualifications and an excellent command over English language.Salary shall commensurate with experience.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: From ₹35,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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