JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose

To undertake research and disseminate information on Free Zones

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1) Conducting annual Enterprise Surveys to establish the performance of Free Zones;

2) Preparing the Annual Report of the Authority;

3) Developing and implementing an annual Research Agenda to inform Policy and Strategy for the growth and development of Free Zones;

4) Carrying out Market Research and Intelligence on Products and Export markets for Free Zones;

5) Developing value chains in Sectors and Products to support the Marketing of Free Zones;

6) Creating strategic partnerships with Policy & Research Organizations/ Institutions to increase research and information dissemination on Free Zones; and

7) Preparing Policy Papers and Briefs on Free Zones to inform policy formulation and decision making on matters affecting Free Zones

Person Specifications

(a) Academic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in either Economics, Statistics or Quantitative Economics from a recognized University.

(b) Work Experience

A minimum of three (3) years' working experience at the level of Research Officer in Government or a reputable institution.

(c) Competencies

(i) Technical

• Research skills

• Analytical skills

• Planning, Organizing and coordinating

• Information Communication Technology

• Human Resources Management

(ii) Behavioral

• Team work

• Concern for Quality and Standards

• Accountability

• Ethics and Integrity

• Communicating Effectively