Economists Job Vacancy at Kimetrica in Kenya 2013
Economists (Micro Focus)
Background to Position
The Kimetrica Group is an international company providing knowledge management services primarily to the non-profit sector with a strong emphasis on evaluation.
Kimetrica is currently building its capacity to provide evaluation services for program and policy analysis including cost-benefit analysis, impact simulation and measurement and cost modelling.
Much of our work is in the agricultural, food security and social protection sectors, but we provide the services across all the main sectors.
The company is recruiting economists with a strong academic background in microeconomics, good applied quantitative skills, and high intellectual calibre to join our Monitoring and Evaluation team.
The positions offer a unique opportunity to combine state-of-the-art data analysis and research (with opportunities for publication) with highly practical applications that will directly influence economic policy and program design in developing countries.
Reporting and Delegation
The economists will report directly to the head of M&E and will work closely with subject specialists working on M&E and research projects.
The economists will also liaise with software developers who are building analytical and statistical applications for Kimetrica.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Design survey tools for impact measurement
- Contribute to the development of sampling methods and frames for impact evaluations
- Analyze survey data for impact and performance evaluation
- Contribute to the write up of impact and performance evaluations
- Develop economic models for ex ante impact simulation
- Develop cost models for large programmes
- Assemble and analyse secondary economic data
- Undertake cost benefit analyses of selected investments and projects
- Write White Papers and technical briefs on emerging methods and approaches in economic evaluation
- Present research and evaluation findings to clients
Qualifications Required
- Post graduate economics with a specialisation in microeconomics
- Excellent math modelling and econometric skills
- Good English language written and verbal communications
Qualifications Preferred
- PhD in economics
- Applied knowledge of modern non-parametric analysis techniques
- Applied experience with R or Matlab preferred
- Experience in Cost Benefit Analysis
- Knowledge of GIS and geo-statistics
Terms and Conditions
- Option 1: Nairobi-based with right to work in Kenya
- Option 2: work remotely in a convenient time zone (GMT to GMT + 4) with frequent travel to East Africa
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for academic publications and access to unique datasets
- Flexible schedule compatible with light teaching or part time faculty duties
- Great career development opportunity in young and rapidly growing company
- Start ASAP
To Apply
Send an email to AnnaMaria.Levi@kimetrica.com with the heading “Application for Economists” by 23rd August 2013.
Include a covering letter explaining why you are suited for the position and recording your most recent month net take-home salary.
Attach a CV and one recent and relevant article that you have written or co-authored.
Do not include scans or copies of certitificates and references. Phone calls and Sollication will invalidate applications.
For more information on Kimetrica visit www.kimetrica.com.