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  • 1.  Seeking candidates for USAID Chief Economist -- please disseminate widely

    Posted 04-12-2013 17:58
    Please find attached a job announcement for the US Agency for International Development for the post of Chief Economist in the E3 (Economics, Education and the Environment) Bureau.  NOTE that all applications much be sent through the USAJobs website (see link https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/341652600).

    M. Scott Jackson, MPA, PhD
    Economist, the US Agency for International Development
    Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, E3/EP 2.11.112
    Washington, DC 20523
    ofc. 202.712.5315     fax. 202.216.3025


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    Dear All, 

    As recently promised, here is a link to a USA JOBS announcement seeking to hire a new Chief Economist for USAID:


    The position reports to E3's Assistant Administrator; the application deadline is May 13, 2013.  

    From the announcement, desired technical qualifications include: 
    1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subject matter specialists from multiple disciplines in the development of new theoretical concepts or syntheses leading to new technical approaches in development economics.

    2. Ability to serve as an effective spokesperson for the organization, both nationally and internationally.

    3. Advanced knowledge in the field of development economics as evidenced by research and recognition as an expert in the national and international research community.  

    4. High degree of professional competence and stature in the profession as indicated by publications in peer reviewed literature which advances knowledge in the field; memberships and activity in professional and scientific societies; honors, awards, and other recognition and leadership in national and international scientific communities.

    5. Demonstrated high degree of skill, originality, and initiative in the testing and application of development economics theories, concepts and principles.


  • 2.  Seeking candidates for USAID Chief Economist -- please disseminate widely

    Posted 04-18-2013 15:18
    Earlier this week you received notice from me that the US Agency for International Development is seeking applicants for the position of Chief Economist.  The position has been re-posted here https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/341971600 on the USAjobs website.  The earlier, original link, no longer functions.  The new application deadline is May 17th, 2013.  Clarifying changes were made to the advertisement; so that it was clear that a sabbatical appointment is possible.

    Thank you,
    Scott Jackson, MPA, PhD
    Economist, the USAID