CUTS International Vacancies 2019

CUTS International (Accra Ghana) is registered civil society and non-profit organization working in the areas of consumer protection, trade, and development, economic regulation and investment, competition policy and law as well as governance. Established in 1983 as a voice of the poor to express their developmental needs and aspirations, CUTS International (www.cuts-international.org) is a leading Southern voice and face of consumer empowerment through its rights-based approach and activities for influencing the process and content of inclusive growth and development. CUTS has offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Accra, Lusaka, Hanoi, Jaipur and Delhi.

Job Description

Job Title: Trade Policy/Trade Economist/Researcher (Intern)

CUTS is a non-profit research and advocacy public policy think tank based in Accra with mandates to the ECOWAS region (www.cuts-accra.org ). CUTS work in the areas of international trade and development, consumer protection and consumer safety, governance, competition, investment, and economic Regulation. CUTS has distinguished itself over the years as an organization that is enabled to engage the grassroots, policymakers and non-state actors. CUTS requires one intern to assist in the areas of research.  The internship position is non-paid. However, interns shall be provided with a monthly stipend.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities of the Research Assistants would include but not limited to:

• Undertaking literature review, analysis of data, and writing research reports
• Writing policy briefs
• Networking with researchers/research institutions for managing research
• Writing proposals

Required Skills or Experience

The candidate should be a Masters in Economics/Development from an institute of good repute. Candidates with years of experience preferably in the area of Trade, Development, Competition, Investments, Governance, Market Research,  policy & advocacy, having leadership qualities will be preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external clients
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to use Excel, SPSS, STATA to analyze large data sets
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

How to Apply

The deadline for the application is Friday 26th July 2019. Apply with i) Detailed CV, ii) 2 References iii) Soft copies of any published works iv). Cover letter of 400 words expressing the interest of application iv. An essay of 800 -1000 words on “The Significance of AfCFTA in the Attainment of SDGs”. The application should be emailed to [email protected]    not later than Friday 26th July 2019.

CUTS International Accra GHANA OFFICE: Asafoatse Oman Street, Kokomlemle), P.O. BOX AN 6156, Accra, Ghana, Email: [email protected]

NB: Application without the essay and a cover letter will be rejected.

CUTS is an equal opportunity organization and women candidates are encouraged to apply