Economists at Kimetrica Group in Nairobi

Job Title: 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
How to Apply:
Send an email to AnnaMaria.Levi@kimetrica.com with the heading “Application for Economists”
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.
Deadline: 23/08/2013