he Economic Reforms Analysis and Communication Center (CAERC) is announcing vacancies for the following positions:

• Senior Analyst
• Leading Analyst
• Analyst
• Junior Analyst

Candidates who are confident in their professional abilities, seek career advancement in an equal-opportunity environment, and wish to contribute to the socio-economic development of the Republic of Azerbaijan by further expanding ongoing economic reforms, ensuring their continuity, applying incentive mechanisms and innovations, introducing new conceptual approaches, and making more efficient use of existing economic potential and a favorable investment environment are encouraged to apply.

Eligible candidates are requested to send their CVs by 31 August 2020 to the email address: vacancy@ereforms.org

In the subject line of the email, applicants are kindly asked to indicate the purpose of the application in the format “CV_position applied for” (e.g., CV_leading_analyst). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

General requirements for vacancies:

Job responsibilities:

• Analyzing socio-economic processes in the country, taking into account the financial and economic situation, and forecasting expected economic changes;
• Conducting macro- and microeconomic analysis and research to ensure sustainable economic development, preparing proposals for economic reforms based on analytical data, as well as medium- and long-term forecasts;
• Studying international best practices to enhance the country’s economic potential, develop the non-oil sector, create a favorable investment environment, and attract both domestic and foreign investors;
• Researching global economic trends, analyzing financial and economic relations domestically and internationally, conducting studies on economic relations with neighboring countries, assessing existing challenges, and preparing scientific-analytical and forecast-based proposals;
• Analyzing the outcomes of ongoing economic reforms and the development trends of mutual trust among the state, private sector, and society during the reform process;
• Continuously monitoring modern developments and trends across various sectors of the economy, as well as the results of new scientific research;
• Formulating new directions for research and their development, organizing the preparation of work programs, and defining the methods and tools for their implementation;
• Providing scientific leadership for research activities and managing working groups engaged in these studies;
• Responding to informational requests related to development and forecasting issues within the department.

Education and qualification requirements: higher education (preferably in economics and management, finance, econometrics; an academic degree is an advantage);

Work experience: 1–3 years of relevant professional experience;

Computer skills: advanced level proficiency in MS Office, Internet, etc.; knowledge of statistical, econometric, and mathematical software is preferred;

Language skills: advanced proficiency in Azerbaijani and English; knowledge of Russian and other foreign languages is an advantage;

Special skills: strong analytical and critical thinking abilities (macroeconomics, industry, innovative economy, etc.), broad worldview, organizational skills, teamwork capability, problem-solving and decision-making skills, and strong communication abilities.