Title: Economist

• Participates in research design and definition of data collection methods and manipulation.
• Collects and analyses data.
• Prepares a summary of selected books and periodicals to assist in the preparation of different research topics.
• Assists in preparing research reports as well as publications.
• Assists in preparing presentations by senior staff, outside speakers and lecturers.
• Occasionally designs and implements small research projects, alone or with more senior staff, on specific topics within the work program of the center.
• Attends conferences and seminars of interest as approved by the Executive Director/Director of Research.
• Undertakes other assignments as necessary to ensure the success of the Center.

Job Qualifications and Capabilities

• M.A. in Economics or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in applied research, preferably.
• Command of alternative research techniques and related software packages.
• Intention to pursue further studies.
• Dynamic personality and strong sense of public interest.
• Fluent in Arabic and English

Title: Senior Economist/Project Leader
Reports to: Principal Economist/Projects Leader

• Designs and conducts economic research independently, within the work program of the Center.
• Supervises economists and research analysts working with him/her on particular projects.
• Helps to improve the technical skills of economists and research analysts.
• Delivers high quality research papers for review by the Director of Research, Lead and Principal Economists and integrates their comments.
• Prepares progress reports on his/her projects.
• Attends and organizes workshops and seminars, as approved by the Executive Director/Director of Research.
• Presents him/herself professionally to Egyptian policy makers and the public to enhance their opinion of the Center.
• Selects his/her research team in consultation with the Executive Director/Director of Research, Lead Economist or Principal Economist, depending on the project.
• Performs other duties as needed to ensure the success of the Center in its mission.