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IGC Programme Economist, India (Bihar)

IGC

Job Status: Previous Vacancies

Posted Date: 10 September 2017

Last Date To Apply : October 31st(23.59 UK time) 2017

The International Growth Centre (IGC), based at LSE and in partnership with the University of Oxford, aims to promote sustainable growth in developing countries by providing demand-led policy advice based on frontier research.

In Collaboration With The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) In India And The Asian Development Research Institute (ADRI), The IGC Is Currently Establishing a New Programme Of Work Focussed On Building a Strong, Sustainable Ecosystem Of Monitoring And Evaluation In Bihar, India. This Includes

Increasing the demand, use, and integration of evidence, based on rigorous frontier research,



in policymaking and programme design
Generating transformational ideas and solid policy impact in desired focus areas in Bihar, such as health, nutrition sanitation and financial inclusion
Enhancing skills of policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to build greater institutional capacity to facilitate and increase innovation and local adaptation of monitoring and evaluation knowledge

The Successful Candidate Will Have

MSc/MA degree in development economics, economics, public policy, or related discipline, with an evident command of a sub-discipline relevant to programme’s focus areas
Demonstrated understanding of policy-relevant economic research and expertise with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
Demonstrated ability with engaging policy makers, including the ability to build relationships and engage in policy dialogue. Bihar or India specific experience would be an advantage
Evidence of the ability to work independen

📌 IGC Programme Economist, India (Samba)
🏢 Asian Development Research Institute (ADRI)
📍 Samba