Senior Economic Advisor

Join Our Team as a Senior Economic Advisor!

Are you passionate about applying your economic expertise to support environmental policy development and evaluation? If you are ready to lead and collaborate on impactful projects, consider this opportunity to join our team!

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic advice, economic expertise, analyses, and inform options on a broad range of environmental economic analyses and assessments;
• Oversee, lead and coordinate project teams in the economic research, analysis, assessment and econometric modelling of environmental policy proposals and initiatives;
• Evaluate economic and environmental trends to support government decision-making
• Develop briefing materials to support evidence-based policy decisions for senior management;
• Build and maintain networks with various partners to exchange information, gather input on policies and programs, and resolve issues.

How do I qualify?

Knowledge of Economic Theory:

You have:
• Knowledge of economic theory/analysis and research principles;
• Knowledge of methodologies of economic forecasting and econometric modelling, and their application in a policy and planning environment;
• Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of environmental management, and general knowledge of environmental issues and trends;
• Knowledge of strategic directions, policy objectives and government priorities.

Analytical & Problem Solving Skills

• You can conduct research to identify data sources, select modelling and analytical techniques to perform analyses, and evaluate the implications of findings;
• You can plan and develop studies or projects that involve economic modelling and forecasting;
• You can assess and evaluate the environmental and financial impact of proposed policy changes, recommend changes and appropriate responses;
• You can develop and maintain econometric models to interpret environmental, economic and related socio-economic trends.

Communication and Consultation Skills:

• You can prepare and present a wide range of complex material including briefing materials for senior management, policy papers and studies;
• You have strong presentation skills;
• You have consultation and persuasion skills to build and foster partnerships.

Project Management Skills

• You have project management skills to conduct multiple concurrent projects;
• You demonstrate strong leadership in guiding colleagues and project teams;
• You can successfully coordinate competing priorities and deadlines.

Computer Skills

• You have experience using advanced computer software programs and tools, including econometric software.