Key Responsibilities

• Design a country-level political economy analysis (PEA) study – prepare a research protocol and submit for ehtics review and approval in study country.
• Collect data for the PEA study involving: a comprehensive systematic desk review of policies and other literature on youth employment in the study country; indepth interviews and focus group discussions with relevant stakeholders.
• Undetake data analysis and research report writing.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations, including at least two policy dialogues – one at the start of the study to introduce study to key stakeholders and get initial stakeholder insights on the issue, and one at after the study to validate the results, as well as discuss policy implications.
• Prepare one journal paper to share the results of the PEA.

Qualifications and Requirements

• PhD in Education and Skills Development, or Industrial Development, or Trade and Investment, or in a relevant field.
• At least 15 years of research leadership experience involving leading the design and implementation of high quality research studies in the relevant focus of this work (education and skills development, or industrial policy, or trade and investment).
• Hands-on experience with designing and conducting PEA studies.
• Track record of scientific publications in education and skills development, industrial policy, trade and investment, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multi-stakeholder consultations and engagements.