Fresh March Jobs at Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR)


The Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) is a semi-autonomous Think-Tank whose mandate is to conduct socio-economic research and policy analysis in order to provide evidence-based policy advice to the Government, the private sector, civil society and other stakeholders in Zambia. ZIPAR also promotes economic literacy thereby encouraging increased stakeholder participation in national policy dialogue and debate on economic topics of wide public interest. ZIPAR now seeks to recruit suitably qualified candidates to join an energetic and dynamic team and invite applications for the following:

1) Associate Researcher – Emerging Themes

Responsibilities

  • Work on a variety of projects conducted by ZIPAR to develop skills and experience in research and consultancy projects
  • Carry out background research and data collection, as well as elementary data analysis, for research and consultancy projects
  • Contribute to the writing of research and consultancy reports, policy briefs, commentaries, position papers under supervision of the Senior Research Fellow or Executive Director
  • Plan, conduct and complete small and medium sized projects in a wide range of economic issues under supervision
  • Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of respondents, as necessary
  • Participate in reviewing and proof reading of reports and working papers to develop research and consultancy skills
  • Be part of Research team to disseminate ZIPAR research outputs to various stakeholders
  • Attend ZIPAR research meetings, seminars, workshops and other meetings as necessary
  • Carry out such other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Economics or any closely related field (Master’s degree an added advantage)
  • One year post qualifying experience preferably in a research environment
  • Competence in statistical and econometric Computer packages
  • Good communication and report writing skills
  • Ability to work with various stakeholders
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Ability to work within a team and under minimum supervision
  • A good command of written and spoken English

2) Research Fellow II – Transport and Infrastructure Development

Responsibilities

  • Under the direction of a Research Fellow I or Senior Research Fellow conduct relevant research and relate it to Practical policy implementation
  • Assist with project development work, fundraising and maintaining relationships with existing funders
  • Drafting and editing policy documents and literature reviews
  • Contributing to research reports
  • Provide general research and administrative support
  • Become an expert in one area of economic/social policy in Zambia
  • Relate successfully to people in the government, development partners, private sector and civil society
  • Work on own initiative and as a member of a team
  • Establish a relevant network of contacts
  • Be an active member of ZIPAR’s research committee
  • Supervise Associate Researchers
  • Such other appropriate duties allocated by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree in Economics, Transport Economics, or any other closely related
  • Three years’ relevant work experience as a Researcher or in closely related position
  • The ability to carry out research using qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
  • An understanding of the Zambian Government and the policy making process
  • An ability to present research findings to a range of audiences
  • Ability to support the organization of events such as seminars, workshops, deliberative forums, research briefings and validation events
  • Ability to work with own initiative, under supervision and as a member of a team
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Econometric and Statistical packages such as SPSS and Stata; and internet search engines
  • Skills Attributes
  • Excellent communication skills, written and oral in English
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate confidently and positively with a wide range of people
  • Strong ethics and reliability
  • Team player

How to apply

Submit their applications with all supporting documentation to:
The Executive Director,
Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research,
PO Box 50782,
Lusaka.

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