Development Economist at Infrastructure Credit Guarantee (InfraCredit)

Job Responsibilities

The resource person will be responsible for but not be limited to the following:

• Perform economic impact assessments for all projects, analyzing impacts at both local and national levels.
• Align economic metrics with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Theories of Change, ensuring projects contribute to long-term outcomes such as poverty reduction and economic development.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses to determine the viability and sustainability of projects, incorporating metrics such as job creation, economic resilience, and productivity increases.
• Support policy alignment between InfraCredit’s project financing models and national/regional economic development strategies.
• Collaborate with external economists and development partners to ensure rigorous third-party verification of economic impact findings.
• Develop and implement strategies to disseminate findings from economic impact assessments to relevant stakeholders.

Qualification Requirement

• First and/or advanced degree in Economics
• Expertise in economic modeling and proficiency with input-output models, cost-benefit analyses, and other evaluation tools.
• Experience with infrastructure finance and aligning with international frameworks such as the SDGs, OPIM and other development finance standards.
• 5-7 years’ experience working in this role or a similar role.
• Very strong alignment with InfraCredit’s core value system – Innovation, Passion, Integrity, Collaboration and Impact.
• Professional, enthusiastic attitude, team player.
• Good appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.