Applied Econometrics & Macro-Financial Analysis Consultant Job IRES

Indepth Research Institute Jobs.

Location: Kenya & Uganda

Position Summary:

We are seeking a qualified consultant who will lead the delivery of specialized training and advisory services in applied econometrics, with emphasis on macro-financial analysis. The consultant brings a solid blend of academic excellence, professional expertise, and practical application of econometric methods to financial stability and macroprudential policy challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

The consultant will:

• Deliver specialized training in econometrics with a focus on panel data analysis and its application to financial stability.
• Facilitate hands-on practical sessions using econometric software (primarily EViews).
• Develop high-quality training and reference materials, including manuals, case studies, datasets, and presentations.
• Support application of econometric methods to: systemic risk analysis, stress testing, macroprudential policy evaluation, credit and market risk modeling, liquidity risk assessment, asset price bubbles, and cross-border spillovers.
• Provide post-training technical support and advisory services, ensuring sustainable knowledge transfer.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Quantitative Economics,or related field (PhD is an added advantage).

Professional Experience:

• More than 5 years’ experience in delivering macro-financial analysis training and consultancy.
• At least 3 years of university-level teaching/lecturing experience in econometrics or related quantitative fields.
• Proven expertise in panel data econometrics, with at least three (3) research publications or reports authored.
• Demonstrated track record in providing similar training or advisory assignments to central banks, financial institutions, or public sector agencies.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in EViews for econometric modeling (with additional exposure to other econometric tools).
• Ability to connect advanced econometric methods to policy-oriented applications in financial stability.
• Strong capability in preparing manuals, technical reports, and policy briefs.

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and teaching skills, able to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with institutional staff.
• Commitment to capacity building, knowledge transfer, and high-quality output delivery.

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