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Job Description
Job Title: Senior Economist
Company: KBR
Project: KBR Consulting International Programme
Location: Dubai
About Company:
KBR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies across the asset and program life cycle within the Government Services and Hydrocarbons sectors. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide (including our joint ventures), with customers in more than 80 countries, and operations in 40 countries.
Role Summary:
We are currently looking to hire an individual with 7-10 years of working experience.
The successful candidate will be involved in macroeconomic analysis to support the development of
national level strategies across key economic sectors and inform policy formulation. The candidate will
have the chance to work closely with national authorities to make a meaningful contribution, promoting
sustainable economic growth and social development.
Role Responsibilities:
The successful candidate's duties will include:
▪ Economic analysis to inform policy advice
▪ Developing strategies for key economic sectors
▪ Building econometric models for economic analysis and forecasting
▪ Contributing to capacity development
▪ Communicating analysis in the form of presentations and technical reports
▪ Ad-hoc analysis on topics of importance to the client
Required Skills & Experience:
▪ An advanced degree, preferably a PhD, in Economics or a related field
▪ 7-10 years of previous relevant work experience
▪ Demonstrated proficiency in econometrics and modelling
▪ Excellent analytical skills
▪ Knowledge and experience in national economic and social development
▪ Familiarity with post crisis/conflict economic and social issues is desirable.
Competencies:
▪ Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
▪ Excellent interpersonal, communications and presentation skills
▪ Outstanding written an
