Policy Analyst

                                                                           POLICY ANALYST

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is seeking to identify a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Policy Analyst.

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Director, Policy Research, the incumbent will have the responsibility to conduct socio-economic research and analysis, including the analysis of poverty, inequality and vulnerability; provide technical and policy advice on various socio-economic and statistical issues; and provide inputs for project and policy development, monitoring and evaluation.
Main Responsibilities:
• Conduct research and analysis on various socio-economic issues including household consumption, poverty, inequality and deprivation
• Prepare policy research papers and chapters in areas relating to household living conditions, poverty, inequality and deprivation in the context of sustainable development
• Review and provide feedback on survey instruments, research papers and chapters ensuring relevance to policy priorities
• Coordinate, implement and manage special projects related to the social sector
• Provide socio-economic research and information services, including contribution to the production of documents, publications and policy papers.
• Provide technical advice and inputs in the preparation of social and economic policies, plans and programmes.
• Provide technical advice and participate on sectoral and national committees and working groups
Qualification and Experience Required:
• Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Development Studies or a related area of study with three years’ related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:
• Specific knowledge of fundamentals of economics, measures of poverty, statistics, socio-economic policy issues, econometric modelling
• Proficient in planning, organising, time management and maintaining quality standards
• Excellent technical writing, public speaking and presentation skills
• Proficient in use of statistical software (e.g. STATA, SPSS, SAS, R, EViews, etc.)
• Ability to work in a team and within an environment with demanding deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced quantitative and qualitative research techniques
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills

Applications should be submitted no later than October 18, 2024 to:
The Director, Human Resources
Planning Institute of Jamaica
16 Oxford Road
Kingston 5

We thank you for your expressions of interest, however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.