JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Are you passionate about Pakistan, its economic development and the importance of research and evidencebased policy? Are you looking for an opportunity to work at a policy think-tank led by accomplished and committed researchers? The Institute of Development and Economic Alternatives (IDEAS), a new policy think-tank based in Lahore, is looking for bright, qualified individuals to join the IDEAS team. The current research clusters at the institute include: fiscal federalism and public finance, social exclusion and marginalisation, human development, and political economy, governance and institutions.

Research Associates
Main Responsibilities
General Research Conduct research and literature reviews on key topics within the research cluster areas. Collect and analyse information from a wide variety of sources, both primary and secondary, and synthesise research material. Write policy briefs, reports, notes, summaries, abstracts and blogs as required by senior research fellows. Independently analyse research findings and occasionally co-author work. Monitor current trends and developments in research, both locally and internationally. Interview academics, policymakers and important stakeholders for input into research reports and policy briefs. Offer research support to other research clusters as required. Quantitative Research Develop survey questionnaires and manage surveys. Prepare and independently analyse data using statistical packages and database tools. Produce research findings in various statistical formats and creatively represent this data in different charts, tables and graphs. Administrative Management Carry out correspondence, coordination and reporting as required for the research cluster. Manage the overall logistics of any seminars, workshops and conferences organised by the research cluster. Generate and maintain material for the research clusters webpage and contribute to its dissemination strategy.

Qualifications
A Masters degree in economics or related discipline with 1718 years education (preferably from a top ranking university).

Experience
12 years research experience (preferably having authored or co -authored a significant publication or report).

Other Skills
Outstanding research, writing, and analytical skills; the ability to work independently and as part of a team; initiative and reliability; strong interpersonal and organisational skills; attention to detail; a thorough knowledge of library and online research resources with the ability to conduct independent research and fieldwork; and a sound knowledge of STATA, EVIEWS and SPSS (essential).

Salary Range PKR 75,000 to PKR100,000/month.

If interested, please send a one-page CV and cover letter addressed to: The Director, IDEAS, at admin@ideaspak.org by 31 August 2013.
Institute of Development & Economic Alternatives, 60 H, Gulberg III, Lahore, Pakistan Tel:+92-42-35831376