Mozambique: Land Economist – Mozambique Land Evaluation

Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Land Economist for the evaluation of a Land Project in Mozambique. The project was designed to address the issue of land insecurity and access, by improving policies and regulations and by helping beneficiaries better understand how to register their land rights. The Land Economist will report to the Evaluation Team Lead.

Indicative Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides the evaluation team with subject matter expertise on land investments and utilization in the respective regions in Mozambique, including transfer and renting of land, land values, land taxes;
• Conducts cost-benefit analysis and provides expertise in methodology and estimation of the benefits and cost streams;
• Conducts beneficiary analysis and supports the implementation of performance and/or impact evaluation activities;
• Conducts evaluation tasks in the field (this may include key informant interviews; and focus group discussions);
• Participates in the development and delivery of client products.

Qualifications

• Masters in economics, finance or other relevant graduate or post graduate degree;
• Experience in calculating economic rates of return and conducting beneficiary analysis, especially related to land administration and urbanization;
• Demonstrated experience in conducting cost benefit analysis (CBA), including expertise in methodology and estimation of the benefit and cost streams related to land projects;
• Knowledge of rural or urban land development in Mozambique preferred;
• Familiarity with MCC’s objectives, approaches, and operations, and familiarity with MCC’s Evaluation Policy, preferred;
• Professional fluency in English, and proficiency in Portuguese preferred;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

To be considered for this opportunity, qualified applicants must submit the following toCIE@abtassoc.com:

• Required: Updated résumé;
• Encouraged: Cover Letter;
• Please include the job title in the email subject line.