Labour Economist – Institute for Labour and Employment Studies (ILES) 896 views

LABOUR ECONOMIST

Tenable: Gaborone (1 Portion)

The Institute for Labour and Employment Studies (ILES) wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified Labour Economists.

Main Purpose of the Job

Plans, designs, and conducts research on current economic trends in the employment and labour sector. Provides the Institute with methods and procedures of collecting up to date statistical data on distribution of income In the employment and labour sector.

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure Institute is abreast of current and future economic trends
• Data Integrity
• Quality research

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/Business (majoring Economics)

Experience: At least three (3)years’ experience in economic research specialising in labour related issues.

• Competencies:
• Strategic thinking
• Critical and Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Problem solving

Core Accountabilities and

Responsibilities

1. Plans, designs, and conducts research to assist interpretations of economic relationships in education and labour studies;
2. Carries out statistical analysis on labour and employment-related issues and prepares reports with recommendations;
3. Reviews and analyses data to provide reports and graphic illustrations of research findings;
4. Compiles and collates data to maintain economics related reference library;
5. Ensures availability of reference and technical information that Is necessary for the library;
6. Formulates recommendations, policies, or plans to aid in market interpretation or solution of economic problems through statistical analysis on labour and employment;
7. Liaises with research institutions for current economic information to provide to the Institute;
8. Reviews questionnaires from ILO and other institutions and prepares technical responses as appropriate;
9. Undertakes such other related duties as directed by supervisor.

ILES offers an attractive remunerative package that includes:

• Competitive salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme (employer pays 10%; employee 5%)
• Generous Leave of 24 days per annum
• Group Life Cover
• Optional Funeral Scheme cover
• Medical Aid (employer pays 50%, employee 50%)
• Staff Loan Scheme

Interested applicants should attach an updated curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic certificates and transcripts and copies of the Identity card (ID).

 

REMUNERATION

ILES offers a competitive hourly rate for delivery and assessment of learners.

 

CLOSING DATE: 28th February 2019

Kindly note that only short listed applicants will be responded to. All applications that are faxed or emailed will not be accepted.