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ETeam Inc
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London, Greater London
Economist
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Salary: £500 per day |
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Overview
Title:- Economist Location:- London Type:- Contract Ending:- 28/08/2020 We are specifically looking for a candidate who has experience in Environmental economics. Key duties and responsibilities are likely to include: Review of team modelling capabilities: You will undertake a review of the team's existing modelling tools, evidence base and analytical capabilities, and working with the Head of Environmental Analysis establish the key gaps and priorities, before establishing a model development programme. Cost-benefit analysis: You will develop the team's cost-benefit analysis framework and toolkit, to ensure that robust value for money assessments of key policies can be delivered. This will include developing approaches to quantifying impacts which are outside the scope of standard transport appraisal - including consumer surplus and industrial benefits. Freight modelling: You will work with analysts in the freight decarbonisation team to build new analytical and modelling capabilities to understand scenarios for freight emissions, and the impact of different policies to reduce these. Building team capability: You will be expected to share your expertise and knowledge with members of the team and ensure a smooth and effective handover of any models, to ensure they can continue to be used and developed in the long-run. Technical: The role is suitable to applied economists and economic modellers. They must have experience of developing, using and scrutinizing economic models for the purposes of forecasting and assessing the impacts of policy proposals. They need to be able to identify and source appropriate data sources and be comfortable working with a wide range of evidence to gain insights. They must have experience of cost-benefit analysis and be comfortable applying different methodologies and techniques to find solutions to difficult problems. Seeing the Big Picture: Develop and maintain an understanding of economic, social, political, environmental and technological developments to ensure activity is relevant. Ensure plans and activities in your area of work reflect wider strategic priorities and communicate effectively with senior leaders to influence future strategies. Analysis of data: Be able to source, handle, and analyse data for the purposes of producing evidence for policy advice. Work with and understand economic models and interpret output data for the purposes of providing supporting evidence. Be proficient in using Excel and other relevant software packages.