Economist | London | Full Time | £3,500–£4,000 Gross per Month
An organisation dedicated to supporting the global coffee sector, bringing together exporting and importing countries to promote a sustainable and transparent coffee economy. Its work focuses on research, statistics, market analysis and cooperation within the coffee industry.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Economist to join an Economics and Statistics team within an Operations Division. The successful candidate will contribute to economic research, global coffee market analysis, statistical reporting and technical support to member countries.
Working under the supervision of the Chief Economist and reporting to the Head of Operations, you will support research projects, analyse economic trends, maintain statistical information and contribute to reports and publications that help shape understanding and decision-making across the global coffee sector.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the development and delivery of the annual programme of activities in economics and statistics
Conduct research and analytical studies on global coffee markets, including production, processing, trade, consumption and sustainability
Collect, validate, analyse and publish coffee statistics, identifying data gaps and investigating inconsistencies
Support statistical capacity-building activities, including preparing training materials, workshops and technical meetings
Assist in assessing national coffee statistical systems and developing recommendations for improvement
Support circular economy initiatives through research, data analysis and coordination with relevant partners
Research coffee-sector programmes, strategies and policies, including sustainability, sourcing and value addition initiatives
Assist with the preparation and monitoring of coffee-sector development projects, including work plans, budgets and performance indicators
Prepare and review reports, market publications, statistical documents, presentations and technical papers
Assist with organising conferences, workshops and other coffee-related events
Liaise with member countries, research institutions, industry organisations and other stakeholders to collect and share information
Represent the organisation at conferences, seminars and workshops as required
Provide general support to colleagues across the organisation when required
Requirements
Essential
University degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, Development Studies or a related field
Experience in quantitative analysis and econometric techniques using statistical software such as STATA, R or SPSS
Experience collecting, validating, managing or analysing statistical data
Experience drafting reports and editing technical documents for publication
Excellent written and spoken English
Good organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to maintain good working relationships with internal and external contacts
Attention to data quality and accuracy, with the ability to explain statistical and economic concepts clearly
Initiative, tact and the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Desirable
Experience supporting training, technical cooperation or capacity-building activities
Knowledge of global agricultural markets, particularly the coffee market
Knowledge of at least one other language: Spanish, Portuguese or French
Experience working with academia and research institutions
What’s In It For You
Opportunity to contribute to international economic research and the global coffee sector
Exposure to international organisations, member countries and industry stakeholders
Involvement in research, statistical analysis and international development projects
Opportunity to attend and represent the organisation at conferences, seminars and workshops
How to Apply
If you have a background in economics, statistics or quantitative research and are interested in contributing to the global coffee sector, apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!
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