Senior Consultant – Economics at SIAO

Job Summary

• The Senior Consultant – Economics will be responsible for providing economic analysis, policy advisory, market intelligence, and strategic insights to support clients across public and private sectors. The role involves conducting economic research, developing policy frameworks, evaluating economic impacts, and supporting government agencies, financial institutions, and corporations with data-driven decision-making.
• The Senior Consultant will also support project delivery, client engagement, and contribute to thought leadership initiatives in economic development, public policy, and market analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Economic Research & Analysis

• Conduct macroeconomic and microeconomic research to support client engagements.
• Analyze economic trends, fiscal policies, and regulatory developments impacting industries.
• Develop economic models, forecasts, and scenario analysis.
• Interpret economic data and produce insights for strategic decision-making.

Policy Advisory & Public Sector Consulting

• Provide advisory services on economic policy, public finance, and development strategy.
• Support government agencies in designing economic reforms and policy frameworks.
• Conduct impact assessments for economic policies, investments, and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to national or sectoral development studies.

Market and Industry Analysis

• Conduct sectoral economic analysis across key industries.
• Develop market intelligence reports and economic outlooks.
• Identify economic opportunities and risks affecting client investments and strategy.

Project Management

• Lead or support consulting engagements related to economic advisory.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including finance, tax, risk, and strategy experts.

Data Analysis & Economic Modelling

• Develop econometric models and forecasting tools.
• Analyze large datasets using statistical tools and economic frameworks.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations for clients.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Participate in proposal development and client presentations.
• Support the development of thought leadership publications.
• Maintain relationships with government agencies, development partners, and corporate clients.

Key Deliverables

• Economic research reports
• Policy advisory papers
• Economic impact assessments
• Market and sector analysis reports
• Forecasting models and economic outlooks
• Client presentations and strategic recommendations

Qualifications & ExperienceEducation

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Development Economics, Public Policy, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Economics, Development Economics, or Economic Policy is highly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 6 – 10 years of experience in economic consulting, research, policy advisory, or economic analysis.
• Experience working with government agencies, development organizations, consulting firms, or financial institutions is an advantage.

Professional Certifications (Optional but Advantageous)

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Professional certifications in economic modelling or data analytics

Skills & CompetenciesTechnical Skills

• Strong economic research and analytical skills
• Economic modelling and forecasting
• Econometrics and statistical analysis
• Data visualization and interpretation

Tools & Software

• Advanced Excel
• Stata, R, Python, or EViews
• Power BI / Tableau
• Economic databases (IMF, World Bank, NBS)

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Client relationship management
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Ability to translate economic data into actionable insights

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Quality and impact of economic research outputs
• Client satisfaction and project delivery
• Contribution to policy advisory engagements
• Successful delivery of consulting projects
• Thought leadership publications