Economist Graduate Placement / Internship

Job title : Economist Graduate Placement / InternshipJob Location : Gauteng, PretoriaDeadline : February 22, 2025Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Qualifications (4) Four years Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Development. Master's degree in Agricultural Economics/ Agribusiness Development will be an added advantage.  Knowledge Research Knowledge Presentation Skills Duties and Responsibilities Acquire and apply relevant tools, techniques and methodologies in undertaking of independent research projects / programmes and policy analysis  Identify potential research problems/opportunities and initiate research activities  Undertake research projects / programmes in the area as assigned by supervisors from time to time. Conduct evidence-based research and submit research papers to conferences and peer-reviewed journals in consultation with supervisors on a regular basis. Extract data from applicable databases or data sources and formulate analysis to answer economic questions. Provide expertise and/or participate in cross-focus area and cross-divisional research activities. Contribute to policy dialogue through various platforms such as market information days, seminars and webinars. Develop presentations and present seminars at divisional level; Liaise with NAMC stakeholders, Directly Affected Groups (DAGs) and industry bodies.  Agriculture / Agro-Allied  jobs