Political Economist

Political Economist, Economic Analysis and Evaluation of MCC Mozambique Road Rehabilitation Project, Mozambique

Proposal Objective:

SI is pursuing an anticipated evaluation for MCC to provide Economic Analysis and Independent Evaluation services for MCC-funded transportation activities in Mozambique. The objective of this evaluation is to conduct an economic analysis (HDM-4/RED) and performance evaluation (maintenance/transport sector work) of MCC Mozambique Road Rehabilitation Project.  Given the importance of road maintenance for ensuring that roads reach their expected lifespan, MCC has requested that a full political economy analysis of the factors contributing to and/or hindering the proper implementation of road maintenance be conducted as a part of the evaluation.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Political Economist to lead the political economy analysis (PEA) of road maintenance. This will be a short-term opportunity over the period of performance, which is approximately 18 months from contract award. Estimated award is April/May 2018.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the PEA of road maintenance.
• Design and lead data collection (desk review, interviews, focus groups) for the PEA of road maintenance.
• Primary author of the PEA portions of deliverables and provide input into other portions of deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in political economy, political science, economics or similar discipline.
• 10 to 19 years of relevant experience providing technical and methodological leadership of PEA in the road maintenance sector.
• Strong, demonstrated experience in political economy analysis, preferably in the road maintenance sector.
• Demonstrated ability to assess competing political/economic pressures and to assess the difference between policy and actual implementation.
• Substantial experience working in international development contexts; experience in Mozambique preferred.
• Experience with MCC is a plus.
• Fluency in oral and written English required, proficiency in Portuguese, a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Mozambique.

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