Main purpose of job:

To support UK government understanding of economic issues in Jamaica (and wider region) by delivering economic reporting.  

Roles and responsibilities:

• Provide economic reporting and analysis on Jamaica and the broader Caribbean region in liaison with the Political & Comms team, Development team and the Economic Adviser.
• Highlight and communicate key economic statistics, news and events in a concise and timely manner, working with the Political Secretary and Economic Adviser to understand and communicate their wider significance.
• Keep (excel) economic database up to data and accessible on Microsoft Teams.
• Support Economic Adviser with reviewing any key Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) reports and key regional economic reports.
• Assist with planning and logistics for economic missions, other visits and areas of work involving the Political & Communications team.

Resources managed:

Learning and Development: Develop analysis, presentation and communication skills, learn about how an international organisation operates.

Essential on arrival:

• Undergraduate degree in majority economics
• The ability to read and interpret data accurately
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy across all MS platforms and other data platforms, including excel, with the ability to learn new computer software quickly
• Excellent planning and administrative skills
• The ability to work flexibly within the team and occasionally work remotely if required
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a larger, virtual team
• References, preferably professional, will be requested

Language requirements: 

Language: English (Proficiency)