Title: Researcher

Application Deadline: November 1, 2022

The main responsibilities and tasks of the researcher include:

• Working with the Head of Private Sector Development Practice and other team members to implement research projects;
• Produce research publications (e.g., research reports, academic articles, policy briefs, blogs, newspaper columns, and comments on policies affecting private sector development in Georgia, etc.);
• Contributing to Policy Institute’s regular products such as indexes and reviews, including data analysis and report writing;
• Taking part in developing project/research proposals;
• Contribute to managing and monitoring the implementation of the project;
• Taking part in organizing project events, and conferences;
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required qualifications and skills:

• Master’s degree in economics, business administration, or public policy;
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience;
• Demonstrated ability to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research;
• Experience in writing project/research proposals would be considered an advantage;
• Experience using Stata or other programming languages, such as R and Python would be considered an advantage;
• Experience using basic computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Excellent command of English and Georgian languages (both speaking and writing);
• Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills.

How to apply:

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of interest and resume to: [email protected] with “Researcher” in the subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

The application deadline is November 1, 2022.