Pakistan: Economic Analyst/Researcher, Inclusive Growth Diagnostic Exercise , Performance Management Support Contract (PERFORM), Pakistan

Economic Analyst/Researcher, Inclusive Growth

Diagnostic Exercise, Performance Management

Support Contract (PERFORM), Pakistan

Project Summary:

In May 2015, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a five-year contract to Management Systems International (MSI) to provide performance management support to USAID-sponsored development programs throughout Pakistan. The Performance Management Support Contract (PERFORM) will serve as a centralized management support mechanism supporting USAID/Pakistan’s mission to increase stability, democracy, and prosperity for the men and women of Pakistan through the implementation of the Mission Strategic Framework (MSF). PERFORM will provide data and information to help project managers improve project results through better implementation and design, as well as services that support the Mission’s learning and adaptive process, enabling it to better target its programming and achieve its goals and objectives. The performance components will include: (1) Monitoring Services; (2) Evaluation Services; (3) Assessment Services; and (4) Learning Support Services.

Please note: Please note: Citizens of Pakistan are encouraged to apply for this position

Position Summary:

MSI is recruiting for two short-term Economic Analyst/Researcher positions, one expat and one local Pakistani national. MSI will provide technical assistance to USAID/Pakistan to complete an Inclusive Growth Diagnostic (IGD) exercise. The IGD approach is based on the premise that economic growth is necessary to achieve poverty reduction and that private investment and entrepreneurship are what lead to economic growth. The methodology analyzes the factors that foster increased investment and entrepreneurship and determines the major constraints to growth. Developing a Pakistan specific IGD tool requires identifying and analyzing country-specific data related to economic growth and its determinants. The PERFORM team will support the work of USAID/Pakistan team that is already working on the IGD.

Responsibilities:

• The PERFORM team will work under the direction of the USAID/Pakistan IGD team to provide technical assistance as requested. This may include:


• Collecting key socio-economic data.


• Undertaking an in-depth analysis of the Pakistan economy focusing on microeconomic constraints and human capital issues.


• Producing a final report (with executive summary) of the binding constraints to growth in the areas studied, including supporting evidence and arguments.


• Providing other technical assistance as directed by the USAID/Pakistan team.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Master’s Degree (Ph.D. preferred) in economics (microeconomic focus), public policy, business, political science, or related field, with at least Master’s level coursework in applied statistics or econometrics.


• At least ten (10) years of experience in a similar role.


• Experience and facility with empirical economic analysis–ideally of large data sets–including exploratory data analysis and causal modeling.


• Knowledge and experience analyzing human capital and education sector issues in developing country contexts.


• Excellent written presentation skills, including the ability to read and write English fluently.


• Experience with analyses of economic growth and the associated policy recommendations (e.g., growth diagnostics, growth strategies, country economic memoranda).


• Knowledge of and experience with economic development in Pakistan, particularly human capital and education sector issues.


• Knowledge of and experience with development assistance organizations (e.g., donors, implementing organizations).

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

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