CUTS International Recruitment for Trade Policy/Trade Economist/Researcher (Intern)

Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities of the Research Assistants would include but not limiting to:

• Undertaking literature review, analysis of data, and writing research reports
• Writing policy briefs
• Networking with researchers/research institutions for managing research
• Writing proposals

Requirements

The candidate should be a Masters in Economics/Development from an institute of good repute. Candidates with years of experience preferably in the area of Trade, Development, Competition, Investments, Governance, Market Research,  policy & advocacy, having leadership qualities will be preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external clients
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Ability to use Excel, SPSS, STATA to analyse large data sets
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

How to Apply

The deadline for the application is Friday 26th July, 2019. Apply with i) Detailed CV, ii) 2 References iii) Soft copies of any published works iv). Cover letter of 400 words expressing the interest of application iv. An essay of 800 -1000 words on “The Significance of AfCFTA in the Attainment of SDGs”. The application should be emailed to cutsaccra@gmail.com    not later than Friday 26th July, 2019.

CUTS International Accra GHANA OFFICE: Asafoatse Oman Street, Kokomlemle), P.O. BOX AN 6156, Accra, Ghana, Email: cutsaccra@gmail.com