Public Interest and Accountability Committee Recruitment 2019

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) is a statutory Committee established by the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (Act 815) to monitor the management and usage of the petroleum revenues for the benefit of the citizenry.

As part of its effort to assemble the full complement of skills required to fulfill its mandate, the Committee seeks to employ the services of a full-time Economic Policy Analyst.

Applications are invited from qualified, experienced, skilled and dedicated persons to fill the vacancy for the post of Economic Policy Analyst for the Public Interest and Accountability Committee.

Job Description

Job Title: Economic Policy Analyst

The Economic Policy Analyst will be responsible for providing economic policy analysis in respect of the socio-economic impact of petroleum revenue management and expenditure in Ghana.

The candidate will be required to coordinate data analysis, undertake intensive analytical work, and the ability to translate results into useful insights and advice for the Committee.

The position will sit within the Technical Department of PIAC and duties will include:

Undertake financial analysis and economic modeling of the impact of petroleum revenue on other sectors of the economy

Collect and analyze economic and statistical data in the oil and gas sector and other extractives as they may relate to the mandate of the Committee

Study the impact of emerging and existing policies, laws, regulations, and contracts on petroleum revenue in line with the PRMA

Review technical and professional literature to identify specific limitations and opportunities associated with the oil and gas sector in Ghana

Identify areas of advocacy in petroleum resource governance, taking into consideration the mandate of PIAC

Prepare position papers and policy briefs on issues of petroleum revenue management taking into cognizance the Committee’s mandate

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy or any related field in the Social Sciences, Research Methods, and Statistics

Three (3) years’ experience working in the extractive sector in the provision of policy analysis, advocacy, research, data analysis or any policy-related field.

Additional Requirements

Good communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills;

Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Able to function well as part of a team

Diligent attention to detail

Results-oriented

Introspective

Integrity and confidentiality

How to Apply

Applicants should send their applications and CV  to:

[email protected]

or deliver personally to the PIAC Secretariat at East Legon, NII Amon Kotey Street, Accra 2 weeks after date of  publication.

You may call 0302 242 006 for directions