Senior Researchers: Economics

Job Responsibilities:
Position Overview:

Candidates must have long and proven experience in conducting economic research, research design, research supervision, reporting of research progress and writing of abstracts. Successful candidates should be able to assume leadership role in conducting and managing day-to-day operations for multiple research projects simultaneously.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)
-Undertaking high-quality and policy-oriented economic research relevant to Palestinian conditions.
-Undertaking design of research programmes and supervising their executions.
-Presentation of research, including dissemination at conferences and public meetings.
-Supervising and mentoring the works of mid-level and junior researchers.
-Proven analytical skills. Knowledge of Middle Eastern economies and the socio-economic and political conditions in Palestine is an advantage.
-Ability to communicate effectively with peers, mid-level staff, and donors.
-Demonstrated expertise in the field, including publications in peer reviewed journals, is required.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

-PhD degree in Economics, with 10 years of experience as a full-time researcher; with record of relevant research and publications.

Language Skills
Competent in written and spoken Arabic & English

Job Location :
Ramallah city, West Bank, Palestine

Starting Date:
Immediately or by the start of Summer Vacation
 

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae and a cover letter no later than 15th April 2012 to
[email protected]

or by fax at +9722-2987055.