Economist at National Tariff Commission (NTC)
Job Description
Are you a skilled economist with expertise in trade policy and data analysis? Here’s an exciting opportunity to contribute to Pakistan’s public sector by joining a dynamic department that values innovation, research, and effective policymaking.
This contract-based role is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the economic and trade landscape of the country.
Job Overview
This economist position offers a unique chance to work on crucial trade and policy-related initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate with government entities, utilizing their expertise to shape economic policies that foster growth and stability.
Below are the key details of the job:
Contract Duration
1. Initial tenure of 3 years, extendable for 2 years based on performance.
Number of Vacancies
2. One position available.
Eligibility
3. Open to all genders holding Pakistani nationality.
4. No age limit.
Qualifications and Experience
Educational Requirements
1. Master’s Degree: A minimum of 10 years of experience in Economics or Public Policy from a Higher Education Commission (HEC)-recognized university, either national or foreign.
2. PhD: A minimum of 5 years of experience with a PhD in Economics or Public Policy from an HEC-recognized university.
Experience Details
3. Comprehensive understanding of customs tariffs, tariff classification, trade policy, and input-output tables.
4. Expertise in macro-econometric modeling and policy simulations with large trade datasets.
5. Proficiency in Python, SQL, machine learning, and cloud computing for advanced data management and analysis.
6. Proven history of published research, with at least 10 papers in peer-reviewed journals, ideally focused on international trade.
Skills Required
7. Strong analytical and research capabilities.
8. Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
9. Ability to work independently or in a collaborative environment.
Why Join This Role?
Joining this position allows you to:
1. Contribute to Economic Growth: Play a pivotal role in shaping trade policies and economic frameworks for the nation.
2. Work on High-Impact Projects: Engage in macroeconomic modeling, tariff analysis, and trade data management, influencing policy decisions at the national level.
3. Expand Your Expertise: Utilize cutting-edge technologies like machine learning and cloud computing to drive impactful research.
4. Achieve Professional Growth: Benefit from annual performance-based salary revisions and the opportunity to extend the contract.
Job Responsibilities
As an economist in this role, you will:
1. Conduct in-depth analyses of trade policies, tariffs, and economic models.
2. Develop and implement macro-econometric models for policy simulations.
3. Provide insights into optimizing trade policies for national benefit.
4. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with government objectives.
5. Publish research findings to inform future economic strategies.
Additional Information
Salary Package
1. Competitive lump-sum salary, revised annually with a 10-15% increase based on performance.
Application Guidelines
2. Applications must be submitted online at Growthify.Pk within 15 days of advertisement publication.
3. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Interview Details
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
5. Travel allowances are not provided for interview participation.
Disclaimer
6. The hiring organization reserves the right to shortlist or reject applications without providing any reason.
How You Can Make a Difference
This role empowers professionals to leverage their skills in data analysis, trade policy, and economic research to strengthen Pakistan’s economic standing.
By joining, you’ll help develop policies that promote sustainable growth, enhance trade efficiency, and drive impactful changes in the public sector.
Apply now at Growthify.Pk to take the first step toward a rewarding career in economics within Pakistan’s public sector!
