Short-term Full-time Socio-economic Researcher

Job title

Short-term Full-time Socio-economic Researcher

Company name

Mekong Economics, Ltd

Work location

9B Yen The Lane, Nguyen Thai Hoc str, Dong Da, Hanoi

Company profile

Mekong Economics (MKE) is a leading economic consulting company in the Greater Mekong sub-region (Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia). We have offices in Hanoi and Yangon. MKE specializes in providing overseas development aid consulting services to international development agencies and non-government organizations (NGOs).  Key multilateral clients include the World Bank (WB), United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).  MKE also works closely with other bilateral donors such as the Governments of Canada, German, Sweden, Denmark and Finland as well as with International NGOs in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and East Timor. For further information, please visit our website at www.mekongeconomics.com [1],

Company size

30+

Job Description

Reports to Manager of Project Implementation Division (PID Manager)

• Undertake research and consulting work, including socio-economic surveys.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with stakeholders, and write selected parts of a report.
• Other tasks as assigned by the PID Manager.

Required Skills/Experience

Required:

• Master Degree (preferable) or Bachelor Degree in either Research or Economics or Social Studies from a recognized University in Vietnam or overseas
• Capable in conducting research (employing international standard research methodology)
• No working experience is required
• Fluent in English (English fluency equivalent to IELTS 7.0)
• Good understanding / use of MS Office computer software
• Pro-active and highly responsible.
• Well organized and positive attitude.
• Have a strong team-sprit
• Able and willing to travel to provinces in Vietnam

Preferred:

• Previous experience in working in development sector

Application procedures:

Interested applicants should send a soft copy of the application package which includes an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, the scanned (or photocopied) education degrees and their transcript records to Mekong Economics via email [email protected] . Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Education Required

• Master Degree (preferable) or Bachelor Degree in either Research or Economics or Social Studies from a recognized University in Vietnam or overseas

Monthly Salary and Bonus Range:

To be discussed at the Interview

Type of working

Full time during the period 4/2023 – 8/2023, with time extension possibility.

Contact name:

Ms Lien Tran

Email ( to receive cover letters and resumes directly):

[email protected] [2]

District

Dong Da

Province/city:

  Ha Noi

Country:

Vietnam

Tel

024. 3 759 000 9

Website

http://www.mekongeconomics.com [3]