Economic Research Officer

Economic Research Officer

SPM Professionals Limited is seeking an Economic Research Officer to design, estimate, and evaluate complex econometric models and provide data-backed insights for strategic planning. The role involves processing large datasets, conducting economic forecasts, and producing high-quality research reports.

Responsibilities

• Design, estimate, and evaluate complex econometric models (e.g., VAR, VECM, ARIMA, GARCH, Panel Data models) using EViews and Stata.
• Process, clean, and manage large-scale micro and macro dataset series.
• Perform rigorous diagnostic testing, unit root tests, cointegration analyses, and structural breaks tests.
• Monitor regional, national, and global economic trends and financial market indicators.
• Produce short-term and long-term macro/microeconomic forecasts.
• Author high-quality research papers, policy briefs, and thematic reports.
• Translate complex econometric findings into clear, actionable summaries and visualizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic planning and risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 1 year of proven experience in quantitative economic research, financial modeling, or policy analysis.
• Advanced command of Stata syntax, data cleaning, panel data models, and microeconometrics.
• Expert-level mastery of time-series analysis, forecasting methodologies, GARCH modeling, VAR/VECM estimation, and EViews programming.
• High familiarity with global and regional economic databases (e.g., World Bank Data, IMF eLibrary, Bloomberg Terminal, FRED API, Haver Analytics).
• Advanced MS Excel skills and proficiency in PowerPoint for reporting.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to spmprofessionalscareer@gmail.com using their location and job position as the subject of the email.