Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Researcher with extensive experience to evaluate public sector incentive programs. The role involves providing in-depth financial analysis, tracking the performance of incentive programs, and offering recommendations for optimisation.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Incentive Program Analysis:
- Evaluate the financial and economic impact of public sector incentive programs on various sectors, including businesses, job creation, and overall economic development.
- Conduct research to measure the effectiveness of programs and propose data-driven recommendations for improvement.
2. Financial Reporting:
- Prepare and present detailed financial reports that assess the performance of incentive programs.
3. Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Assist in the planning, budgeting, and forecasting of funds allocated to incentive programs.
4. Policy Support:
- Collaborate with policymakers to provide financial insights that inform the development of new incentive programs.
- Offer evidence-based recommendations for the improvement of existing programs to enhance their effectiveness.
5. Stakeholder Engagement:
- Engage with key stakeholders, including businesses, industry groups, and government agencies, to gather input and data on the performance and impact of incentive programs.
- Facilitate alignment between stakeholders to ensure shared goals and outcomes.
6. Compliance & Regulation:
- Ensure that incentive programs comply with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
7. Data Collection & Interpretation:
- Collect financial data from a variety of sources to track the effectiveness and performance of public sector incentives.
8. Risk Assessment:
- Conduct risk assessments on incentive programs, identifying potential financial risks.
9. Impact Assessment:
- Analyse the economic and social impact of incentives across sectors such as manufacturing, SMEs, and agriculture.
- Measure how programs contribute to job creation, economic inclusion, and sector-specific growth.
10. Program Optimisation:
- Develop and recommend strategies to optimise the structure of incentive programs.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in research, financial analysis, or program evaluation, particularly within economic development
- Expertise in financial modelling, data analysis, and risk assessment.
- Experience in working with government agencies and policy-makers.
Skills:
- Advanced analytical and research skills.
- Proficiency in financial reporting and budgeting.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Attention to detail and ability to work within regulatory frameworks.
- Experience with data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R) is preferred.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: R25000,00 - R30000,00 per month
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
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