Africa Economic Analyst Job at NRGI in Ghana: Earn $34,236 Per Year and Work on Natural Resource Governance
The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) is hiring an Africa Economic Analyst based in Accra, Ghana, to work on natural resource governance and the global energy transition. The position offers a starting salary of $34,236 gross per year along with comprehensive benefits.
Overview
The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) invites applications for the Africa Economic Analyst position based in Accra, Ghana. This role focuses on economic research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, policy advice, technical assistance, advocacy, and capacity development related to natural resource governance in Ghana and across Africa.
The position is part of NRGI's Regional Programs team, working closely with the Ghana Country Manager and reporting to a Senior Economic Analyst. The advertised starting salary is US$34,236 gross per year, supported by employee benefits including health insurance, a 10% employer pension contribution, extensive leave, and two weeks of annual office closure.
Eligibility
- Hold a master’s degree in economics or a related field.
- Possess a minimum of five years of experience working as an economic analyst in international development.
- Have at least two years of experience working on extractive industry governance in Ghana.
- Demonstrate experience in areas such as public financial management, taxation, microeconomic issues, state-owned enterprise management, energy transition, or transition minerals.
- Possess strong quantitative analysis capabilities and experience working with complex datasets.
- Demonstrate excellent written and spoken French, alongside professional proficiency in English.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply through NRGI’s online recruitment portal. First-time applicants are required to register for an account to submit and track their applications.
The application submission must include:
- A CV
- A cover letter written in English outlining interest in the role, motivation to work with NRGI, and relevant experience in economic analysis, international development, and Ghana’s extractive industries and policy environment.
Deadline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with no specific closing date provided in the vacancy information.