RESEARCH CONSULTANT: RESEARCH AND MEASUREMENT

DESCRIPTION 

Initiate and conduct research on productivity and quality thematic issues, compile productivity indicators to ensure availability of information that guides interventions on productivity awareness and uptake

Key Performance Areas
Conduct research to establish/assess the determinants (drivers, leverage factors and log-jams) of productivity and competitiveness in Botswana
Compile, collate and analyze data from various sources to ensure annual publication of Botswana’s Productivity and competitiveness indicators and availability of information for comparison of Botswana Compeooveness regionally and internationally
Produce informative reports, based on research, to ensure insights on productivity, competitiveness and quality issues in Botswana
Provide professional support/guidance to Programmes and Departments at BNPC on surveys/measurement/research matters to assure quality processes and outputs
Produce clear projects/activity plans to ensure successful project/activity management
Corry out research and research consultancies for external clients and stakeholders in order to generate income and market the Centre s research capabilities
Recommend productivity and quality tools that can be used by productivity practitioners in Botswana.
Develop proposals for purposes of soliciting funding for BNPC research activities

Key Knowledge and Skills
• Research skills
• Good statistical analysis skills
• Productivity measurement tools
• Financial analysis skills
• Strategic management skills and techniques
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Enhanced computer skills

Job Requirements
• Bachelors degree in Economics. Business. Statistics or related area
• Minimum 3 years experience in economic research