Senior Economist

Senior Economist

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is seeking to identify a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Senior Economist on a fixed term contractual basis.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop Models and Analytical Tools to inform Decision making for Cabinet, Ministry of Finance & Public Services, and other stakeholders

• Organize and implement activities for undertaking in-depth and on-going research and analysis on any economic phenomena.

• Prepare reports on the performance of the economy to inform policy advice aimed at promoting long term economic growth. 

• Provide sound technical advice for policy development by monitoring and maintaining comprehensive and current databases on inputs, activities, outputs, outcome and impact indicators. 

• Undertake the modelling and forecasting of socio-economic and environment indicators (for example, Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Qualification and Experience Required:

• Post Graduate degree in Economics/Econometrics or related discipline from a recognized university
• At minimum 3 years’ working experience in the field of economic analysis, model development and public policy

• Experience working in the public sector and/or in large service/community organisations
• An understanding of the strategic issues facing the PIOJ and the Government of Jamaica

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Knowledge of Models and Analytical tools
• Ability to analyze and interpret changes in the economic, political and social environment

• Proficient in software required for modelling (econometric models, system dynamic models, machine learning models), forecasting, socio-economic analyses for secure database management and electronic information exchanges (e.g. R, Python, Eviews, STATA, Stella, etc).

• Initiative and Resourcefulness

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent technical writing, public speaking and presentation skills

Applications should be submitted no later than January 15, 2024 to:

The Director, Human Resources

Planning Institute of Jamaica

16 Oxford Road

Kingston 5

Fax: 906-5011

Website: www.pioj.gov.jm

We thank you for your expressions of interest, however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.