Economist

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Economic Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth economic analysis of the ICT sector, including market structure, competition dynamics, and regulatory impacts.
• Conduct in-depth ICT licensee’s performance in line with their license obligations
• Work closely with the data analyst and the Statistician for the analysis of ICT sector performance to uncover insights and trends of ICT sector development.
• Analyze the business plan for new ICT service provider license applications. 

Strategic Insights:

• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support regulatory decision-making processes related to competition, market efficiency, and consumer welfare.

Market Monitoring and Reporting:

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and market trends in the telecom sector to identify emerging issues and competitive concerns.
• Prepare regular reports, presentations, and policy briefs on market developments, competition issues, and regulatory initiatives.

Policy Interventions:

• Recommend policy interventions and regulatory measures to promote fair competition, enhance market efficiency, and achieve regulatory objectives in the telecommunications sector.

Pricing Mechanisms:

• Analyze cost structures, cost allocation methodologies, and pricing strategies of licensees to ensure fair and non-discriminatory pricing
• Analyzing pricing mechanisms and frameworks to ensure fairness, transparency, and affordability for consumers while maintaining profitability and sustainability for licensed operators.

Fair Competition Practices:

• §  Contribute and implement fair competition practices to prevent anti-competitive behavior and ensure a level playing field for all market participants.

Sector Performance Indicators:

• Define and monitor sector performance indicators to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and competitiveness of the telecommunications market.

Research Programs:

• Design and oversee research programs to gather data, analyze trends, and identify emerging issues in the telecommunications sector.

Reporting and Regulatory Recommendations:

• Prepare reports, presentations, and policy briefs for senior management, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to communicate research findings, policy recommendations, and regulatory updates
• Provide regulatory recommendations based on economic analysis and research findings to support the development and implementation of effective regulatory policies and strategies.

Regulatory Impact Assessment:

• Assess the impact of regulatory interventions, policies, and market interventions on competition and consumer welfare; and 
• Perform any other tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Required qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.

Skills and competencies

• Understanding of microeconomic principles, competition policy, and regulatory economics.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and econometric modeling techniques.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex economic concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.