Application Deadline: March 24, 2024
The International Growth Centre, London School of Economics, is inviting applications for a Tanzania-based Research and policy fellow to support T4G’s work in Tanzania through contributing to policy-focused research, data gathering and analysis, supporting stakeholder engagements, and undertaking some administrative responsibilities. The IGC Tax for Growth (T4G) Initiative is an initiative of the International Growth Centre that supports tax administrators and policy makers in developing countries with evidence-based research and data-driven solutions to develop effective approaches to make taxation work for development. This is a short term consultancy contract.
Eligibility
- A strong interest in one or more of the three focus areas: macroeconomic stability, investment promotion, and/or tax policy in Tanzania.
- A post-graduate degree in economics, public policy or a related field.
- Excellent data skills and competence with econometric methods and software.
- Experience working with policymakers or governments in emerging countries of sub-Saharan Africa or South Asia would be of benefit.
Requirements
- Good writing skills and ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to a policy audience.
- A desire to drive policy change from their work, specifically promoting sustainable economic growth in developing countries.
- Ability to work independently and self-motivate.
- A flexible, problem-solving, solution-oriented mindset.
Application Details
- A CV (no longer than two pages)
- A short cover letter (clearly highlighting how applicants meet the criteria above using examples of skills and experience, in no longer than 1-page)
The complete application should be sent in a PDF format to ta**********@th****.org with the subject title “IGC Research and Policy Fellow (Tanzania)”. The short-listed candidates will be interviewed over Zoom.
For further enquiries about the application process, reach out to the Head of T4G, Twivwe Siwale at t.******@ls*.uk .
