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Junior Economic Researcher and Data Analyst

Announcement Description

Cambodia-Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED) or CAPRED Facility, is Australia’s flagship bilateral economic development program in Cambodia, focusing on economic recovery and resilience over the next four years, with possibility of three more-year extension.

The Facility supports Cambodia in implementing a range of necessary economic interventions and reforms to maintain and support the country’s economic transition. These interventions and reforms are primarily aimed at encouraging more productive and inclusive public and private investment that promotes a resilient, inclusive and sustainable economy (RISE).

CAPRED interventions fall under three technical components namely (i) Agriculture and Agro-processing; Trade, (ii) Investment and Enterprise Development and (iii) Infrastructure Development; and with other cross-cutting sectoral areas such as (1) Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI); (2) Climate Resilient initiatives, and (3) the Policy Hub. GEDSI is at the heart of all that CAPRED does.

CAPRED (the Policy Hub) is seeking to recruit a Junior Economic Researcher and Data Analyst to work on data visualization, economic analysis and evidence-based advice for the development and implementation of CAPRED’s policies and programs. The selected candidate will be working in close collaboration with CAPRED’s technical component/cross-cutting sectoral team, and also with the RGC counterpart, Development Partners and other CAPRED’s concerned stakeholders.

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Junior Economic Researcher and Data Analyst

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Workplace Circumstances
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  • Location: Phnom Penh
Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Economics, Research / Development, Analyst / Assessment
  • Schedule:Part-time
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Position Summary

Reports to: Senior Policy Advisor

Period of Assignment: March – July 2024

Duration: 6 months

Employment type: Part-time consultant (11 days/month)

Contractual arrangement: Cambodian residents/citizens only

Position Summary (Scope of works)

This position focuses on conducting evidence-based research related to economic and policy development, crafting succinct policy and economic briefs, and engaging in data management, analysis, and visualization to generate actionable policy recommendations. It supports the Policy Hub and CAPRED initiatives, promoting dialogue with the Cambodian Government and stakeholders, playing a key role in developing effective policies and encouraging sustainable economic growth.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Support the Policy Hub by utilizing the information, data, and insights generated by CAPRED's technical domains and cross-cutting sectors and integrate this with macro-level data to produce policy and market briefs.
  • Undertake tasks related to data compilation, cleaning, and transformation to ensure accuracy and consistency across datasets.
  • Conduct data analysis and create visualizations to inform policy, economic, and technical briefs, using data visualization and Excel-based tools. Develop informative dashboards for effective visualization.
  • Contribute to evidence-based research, literature reviews, economic analysis, and policy development as required.
  • Engage with RGC policymakers, the private sector, Cambodian policy/research institutes, civil society, and development partners to facilitate inclusive policy dialogue and consultation on CAPRED/Policy Hub priority areas, aiming to support inclusive, resilient, and sustainable economic development.
  • Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by CAPRED's management.
Requirements:
  • Qualifications
  • A university degree or its equivalent in economics, statistics, data science, or related fields.
  • A minimum of three years of relevant experience in research or data analysis.
  • Demonstrated skills in developing and maintaining complex Excel-based applications and user-friendly data visualization for analysis and research.
  • Proficiency in using Excel functions, formulas, pivot tables, Power Pivot, Power BI, charts, graphs, and other features for data manipulation, calculation, presentation, and reporting.
  • Familiarity with various sources and standards of socio-economic data and statistics at the national, regional, or global levels.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English and Khmer, both orally and in writing.
  • Capability to work independently or as part of a team, under tight deadlines and with changing priorities.
  • Compliance
  • The selected consultant is required to comply with Cambodia and DFAT’s polices including climate/environmental and safeguards policies and CAPRED operations rules and guidelines.
  • The selected consultant will be required to comply with Cowater and DFAT Code of Conducts, Legal Guidelines and Policies including the PSEAH policies, Fraud and Corruption Control Policies (e.g., requiring all staff and engaged partners to report suspected fraud and corrupt behavior), and considerations of the Value for Money for the works.
 

How to Apply

Please send your cover letter and CVwith name and contact details (phone and email) of three professional referees with your expected daily rate to email provided in the contact details mentioning the position you apply for in the subject line “Junior Economic Researcher and Data Analyst”.

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to the professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicants on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law. CAPRED aims to have a diverse workforce at all levels, and a workplace that is supportive of gender equality, disability and social inclusion. Women, people with disabilities and other minorities are highly encouraged to apply.

Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for interview.

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  • Branch of CowaterSogema International Inc.
 
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