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Institute of Development & Economic Alternatives, 60H,
Gulberg III, Lahore, Pakistan Tel:+92-42-35831376
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Are you passionate about Pakistan, its economic development and
the importance of research and evidence-
based policy? Are you looking for an opportunity to work at a
policy think-tank led by accomplished and
committed researchers? The Institute of Development and Economic
Alternatives (IDEAS), a new policy
think-tank based in Lahore, is looking for bright, qualified
individuals to join the IDEAS team. The current
research clusters at the institute include: fiscal federalism
and public finance, social exclusion and
marginalisation, human development, and political economy,
governance and institutions.
Research Associates
Main Responsibilities
General Research
Conduct research and literature reviews on key topics within the
research cluster areas. Collect and analyse information from a wide
variety of sources, both primary and secondary, and
synthesise research material.
Write policy briefs, reports, notes, summaries, abstracts and
blogs as required by senior research fellows. Independently analyse
research findings and occasionally co-author work. Monitor current
trends and developments in research, both locally and
internationally. Interview academics, policymakers and important
stakeholders for input into research reports and policy
briefs.
Offer research support to other research clusters as
required.Quantitative Research
Develop survey questionnaires and manage surveys. Prepare and
independently analyse data using statistical packages and database
tools. Produce research findings in various statistical formats and
creatively represent this data in different
charts, tables and graphs.
Administrative Management
Carry out correspondence, coordination and reporting as required
for the research cluster. Manage the overall logistics of any
seminars, workshops and conferences organised by the research
cluster.
Generate and maintain material for the research clusters webpage
and contribute to its disseminationstrategy.
QualificationsA Masters degree in economics or related
discipline with 1718 years education (preferably from a top-
ranking university).
Experience
12 years research experience (preferably having authored or
co-authored a significant publication or
report).
Other Skills
Outstanding research, writing, and analytical skills; the
ability to work independently and as part of a team;
initiative and reliability; strong interpersonal and
organisational skills; attention to detail; a thorough
knowledge of library and online research resources with the
ability to conduct independent research andfieldwork; and a sound
knowledge of STATA, EVIEWS and SPSS (essential).
Salary Range
PKR 75,000 to PKR100,000/month.
If interested, please send a one-page CV and cover letter
addressed to: The Director, IDEAS, at
[email protected] by 31 August 2013.
