Project Overview

The Investment for Industrial Transformation and Employment (INVITE) project, funded by the International Development Association and a Multi-Donor Trust Fund, aims to mitigate COVID-19 impacts on private sector jobs and investments, and create economic opportunities in refugee and host communities. The project, implemented by PSFU and the Bank of Uganda, includes four components: mitigating COVID-19 impacts, creating new products and assets, enhancing institutional and firm capabilities, and supporting implementation and evaluation.

Responsibilities

Establish baseline data for project interventions.
Conduct economic analysis of project interventions.
Develop and implement tests and data-driven products related to socio-economic well-being in refugee and host communities.
Manage partnerships and activities for collecting comparable socio-economic data.
Produce tailored analytical reports to support project managers’ decision-making.
Support capacity building for partners and beneficiaries.
Collaborate with advisors to guide beneficiary businesses on export regulations and processes.
Assist exporters in developing and monitoring export plans with the International Market and Export Advisory Service.
Conduct evaluations and reviews to select eligible businesses for Exporting Firms Support (EFS).
Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Key Deliverables

Baseline database for project interventions.
Regular reports on project impacts.

Qualifications and Skills

Requirement	Details
Education	Honors Master’s degree in Economics; Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Quantitative Economics, or Econometrics
Experience	Minimum 6 years of proven experience in economic analysis
Technical Expertise	Experience in modeling and applied development economics
Institutional Knowledge	Familiarity with World Bank, international financial institutions, or bilateral development agencies
Data Skills	Experience guiding primary data collection and analysis; proficiency with large datasets and statistical software
Private Sector Experience	Prior work with the commercial sector
Analytical Skills	Strong analytical capabilities
Economic Knowledge	Deep understanding of Uganda’s micro- and macroeconomic issues
Communication	Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Collaboration	Ability to work with diverse teams and build partnerships
Ethics	Proven integrity, confidentiality, and adaptability
Independence	Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while delivering high-quality work

Work Environment

Duty Station: INVITE-PIU Office in Kampala, with provided office space, internet, printer, and facilities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply by August 29, 2025, through the provided application link.

Skills

Auditing

Economist

Employment Information