Development Economist


Job Description

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.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Infrastructure Credit Guarantee (InfraCredit) on infracredit.ng to apply


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