Fiji Govt
Suva, Fiji
The Economist supports compact development efforts by providing key inputs to the root cause analysis and leading the development of the economic justification for the identification and selection of proposed projects, and by participating in the beneficiary analysis and economic rate of return (ERR) calculation for agreed projects. The Economist works closely with technical specialists to develop a results framework, define indicators, document baseline data and project targets, and assess data quality and data needs. Ultimately, the Economist is responsible for ensuring that each project in the compact programme meets MCC’s strict requirements for raising economic growth and alleviating poverty, with particular emphasis on how proposed projects are likely to impact poor households and disadvantaged groups, including women. The position sits within the Compact Development Team (CDT), embedded within the Budget Division of the Ministry of Finance, and is expected to carry out...