Qualification\/s Requirements<\/p>\n
\tA degree (NQF Level 7) in Economics or Finance. 3-5 years\u2019 experience in investment appraisal and\/or economic research. Theoretical understanding of applied microeconomics tools and methodologies.
\n\tSome understanding of economic and\/or social infrastructure sectors. Research, analysis and report writing skills, with the ability to interpret economic policy and its possible outcomes. Basic understanding of financial modelling techniques.<\/p>\n
Key Performance Areas<\/p>\n
Competencies required: <\/p>\n
\tProblem Solving Analysis: The ability to understand a situation, issues, problems, etc., by breaking it into smaller pieces or tracing the implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. It includes organizing the parts of a problem, situation in a systematic way, making systematic comparisons of different features or aspects setting priorities on a rational basis, and identifying time sequences, casual relationships. Create timely and well-developed solutions by examining alternatives, risk and consequences.\u00a0
\n\tResults Orientation: Concern for holding self and others accountable for achieving results or for surpassing a standard of excellence.\u00a0
\n\tTeam Participation: The ability to work co-operatively with others, to work together as opposed to working separately or competitively.\u00a0
\n\tEffective Communication: ability to transmit and receive information clearly and communicate effectively to others by considering their points of view in order to respond appropriately. This may involve listening, interpreting, formulating and delivering: verbal, non- verbal, written, and electronic messages. It includes the ability to convey ideals and information in a way that brings understanding to the target audience.\u00a0
\n\tConcern for Quality and Order: desire to see things done logically, clearly, and well. It takes various forms: monitoring and checking work and information, insisting on the clarity of roles and duties, setting up and maintaining information system.\u00a0
\n\tComputer Literacy: Knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently. Refers to the comfort level someone has with using computer programs and other applications associated with computers (MS Office, Internet, email).\u00a0
\n\tEconomic Principles: Basic knowledge and understanding of economics main concepts such as supply and demand, price marginalism.\u00a0
\n\tEconomics: Science that studies the allocation of scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants. Involves analysis the production, distribution, trade and consumption of goods and services.\u00a0
\n\tPolicy\u00a0Development and Management: Knowledge of Treasury-related legislation, the legislative process and public affairs as it pertains to NT. Includes the ability to monitor legislation that is of interest to Treasury.\u00a0
\n\tFinancial Analysis: the application of financial modelling techniques as they apply to assessing capital projects, particularly in terms of their financial cost, viability, risks and comparison with alternatives.\u00a0
\n\tProject Management:\u00a0knowledge of the principles, methods, tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work and contractor performance.<\/p>\n
Duties: <\/p>\n
\tAppraisal analysis and advice:\u00a0Contribute to the drafting of appraisal reports or draft specific sections of an appraisal report analysing the various impacts of specific infrastructure projects, both existing and proposed. Develop standard quantitative models to assess the expected impacts of specific infrastructure projects on the fiscus, welfare, economy, and the environment. Advise on project configuration, costing, funding, and financing, procurement and implementation readiness. Advise if there are alternative ways of delivering infrastructure in an effective and efficient manner.\u00a0
\n\tConduct\u00a0research and develop appraisal best practice: Conduct research on sectors developments, trends and topical issues related to infrastructure. Conduct research on specific technologies that affect how infrastructure is developed. Contribute to the development of appraisal tools and methodologies that promote good appraisal practice. Participate in capacity building initiatives and knowledge sharing platforms. Input into policy discussions and advice on future policy developments and their impact on infrastructure.\u00a0
\n\tMonitor developments related to infrastructure development:\u00a0Analysis on how to prioritise the most desirable projects and optimise the roll-out of national infrastructure to help maximise the economic benefits to society. Research and analysis of factors that drive demand for various types of infrastructure projects, and how that impacts the economy. Report on industry development and progress with delivering national infrastructure and assess the impact on debottlenecking the supply side of the economy. Develop and maintain a database of relevant infrastructure related indicators for benchmarking and quantification of impacts.\u00a0
\n\tProject Management: Contribute to the drafting of an outline report or draft specific sections of an outline report; and deliver according to the project management plan. Interact and collaborate with internal and outside stakeholders on projects. Report on project updates and progress as well as drafting close out reports of project. Serve as a representative on various related to projects.<\/p>\n
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