Summary: The role of Economist/Analyst involves conducting economic analyses and appraisals for investment opportunities within a government context. The position requires collaboration with analytical teams to develop frameworks for evaluating investments and providing insights to senior stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and experience in economic analysis, with a focus on delivering high-quality outputs. The contract is for 6-9 months, based primarily in Aberdeen or Edinburgh, and is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the analytical team to develop an impact and additionality framework for appraising investments.
• Conducting economic appraisals of live investment opportunities and leading due diligence assessments.
• Preparing written value for money and additionality assessments for senior stakeholders.
• Developing a high-quality monitoring, reporting, and evaluation framework with M&E leads.
• Providing economic and analytical expertise to other teams and maintaining analytical standards.

Key Skills:

• Membership of the Government Economic Service or another Government Analytical Profession at Grade 7 level.
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of delivering high-quality quantitative analysis.
• Proactive collaboration and communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills to handle a varied workload and deliver efficiently.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Aberdeen

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other