• Position Title: Education Economist
• Location: Global (Preferred: South Africa, Kenya, India – Must Have Right to Work)
• Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Reporting To: Human Development Practice Lead / Education Team Lead
• Application Deadline: Open (Apply ASAP – Rolling)
• Category/Department: Human Development / Education Team
• Salary: Market-Related (Note: Competitive mid-senior consultant level for international development firm – typically USD 70K–110K+ equivalent based on experience/location. Final salary determined by Genesis Analytics.)

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Introduction

Genesis Analytics, an African-headquartered impact consultancy working in 52 African countries and over 100 globally, focused on the Young World (Africa, Middle East, South Asia, parts of Southeast Asia), is seeking an Education Economist to join the Education Team within the Human Development practice. The consultant will lead/contribute to analytical and advisory projects in foundational/basic education and higher education, translating quantitative/qualitative findings into policy-relevant recommendations.

Requiring a Master’s (PhD advantage) in Economics, Development Studies or related, minimum 5 years in education sector, excellent written/verbal communication, and strong quantitative/analytical skills, this role demands self-starters with entrepreneurial mindset and ability to manage tasks under tight timelines. Prior consulting or prestigious programs (ODI Fellowship, WB/AfDB Young Professionals) desirable. Ideal for analytical, policy-savvy economists passionate about education systems in the Young World, this opportunity aligns with Vision 2030’s human capital goals. This role suits resilient, collaborative professionals ready for impactful, inclusive work in a leading African consultancy.

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About Genesis Analytics

In a world undergoing convulsive technological and political change, Genesis partners with key actors to deliver urgent, lasting impact in critical areas. Genesis, an impact consultancy founded, incorporated and headquartered in Africa, has worked in 52 African countries and more than 100 countries globally. Uniquely, Genesis is focused on the Young World – the arc of countries with young populations stretching across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and parts of Central and Southeast Asia.

Genesis fosters a culture of intellect, integrity, and impact, building African-led solutions. For Education Economists, Genesis provides global projects, professional development, and ethical leadership, creating a workplace where your analysis advances pluralistic societies in a diverse, inclusive team.

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Practice Area Description

Human Development
The Human Development Practice works for a world where everyone can develop to our full potential, focused on expanding rights/opportunities for marginalised people – particularly children, women, young people in Africa/Middle East.

K12 Education Team
The education team strengthens education systems across the Young World through strategy, planning, implementation, quality/coverage improvement. Team combines educator/policymaker/advisor/researcher experience.

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Role Description

Education Economist
We are seeking a technically strong and delivery-oriented Education Economist to join the Education Team within the Human Development practice. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to analytical and advisory projects across foundational and basic education, and higher education. This is a consulting role – focused on applying rigorous analysis to real-world education policy and system challenges. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the education sector, analytical acumen, combined with commercial awareness. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter and can work independently from day one in a highly dynamic setting.

Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery and Technical Leadership

• Contribute/progressively lead design/delivery of education projects with methodological rigour/policy relevance.
• Translate findings into clear recommendations/deliverables.
• Supervise/mentor junior analysts/associates.

Consulting and Client Engagement

• Engage ministries/development partners/private sector to co-create solutions.
• Communicate insights through presentations/reports/workshops.
• Manage/co-manage workstreams for timely/high-quality delivery.

Thought Leadership and Business Development

• Support/lead business development (proposal design/methodology/client engagement).
• Contribute to team’s intellectual leadership on education financing/efficiency/system reform.
• Collaborate across Human Development practice.

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Requirements

Essential

• Master’s (PhD advantage) in Economics, Development Studies or related.
• Minimum 5 years in education sector.
• Excellent written/verbal communication – translate technical findings into actionable advice.
• Proven entrepreneurial/self-starter mindset.
• Prior consulting-style experience or fast-paced delivery under timelines (plus).
• Strong quantitative/analytical skills.

Desirable

• Prior experience in prestigious programs (ODI Fellowship, WB/AfDB Young Professionals).

Preferred Location
South Africa, Kenya, or India (must have right to work). Exceptional candidates from other Young World locations considered.

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Company Culture and Values

Genesis Analytics fosters a culture of intellect, integrity, and impact, delivering African-led solutions for the Young World. With teams across continents, Genesis promotes diversity through inclusive consulting and youth focus, encouraging collaboration via cross-practice projects. Values of ethics, excellence, and transformation guide operations, with Education Economists central to urgent change.

Genesis supports growth with continuous professional development and global exposure, creating a dynamic workplace. For the Education Economist, this means shaping Young World education systems in a supportive environment.

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How to Apply

Apply now for the Education Economist position at Genesis Analytics.

Submit via Genesis career portal:
Apply for Education Economist Role at Genesis Analytics (Apply ASAP – Rolling).

Note:

• Attachments ≤4MB total.
• Communication only with shortlisted (within 3 weeks).

Genesis reserves right not to appoint. Appointments align with Employment Equity Plan.

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Expert Tips for Success as Education Economist at Genesis Analytics: A Shortlister’s Perspective

As a recruiter shortlisting for Genesis’s Education Economist, I prioritize applications that demonstrate education sector analytics, policy translation, and Young World commitment in development economics. With a 70% rejection rate due to generic CVs or no 5 years education, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5% by showcasing your Master’s and quantitative skills. Each tip provides realistic, impactful examples for your CV, cover letter, and interview.

Tip 1: Lead with a Quantified Education Policy Impact Achievement

Why It Works: Recruiters seek economists who deliver system change—50% of shortlists go to candidates with reform/outcome metrics. A CV opening with a specific achievement (e.g., “Analysed education financing increasing allocation 20%”) grabs attention, proving your relevance.

CV Example:
“Analysed education financing increasing allocation 20% as Education Economist candidate.”
Why: This showcases your relevance, aligning with Genesis’s policy needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As 5-year education sector analyst, I translated 50 insights with 95% adoption, preparing me for Young World requirements.”
Why: It links your experience to the job’s actionable needs.

Interview Example:
“As Economist, I influenced 40 policies quarterly with 92% implementation, aligning with Genesis standards.”
Why: This story highlights your relevance with metrics.

How to Do It: Open your CV with a “Key Achievement” section featuring one bullet point with an allocation/adoption metric. Include “Education Economist” and “education policy impact” in your CV and cover letter. Practice a 30-second interview story. Attach a redacted policy brief.

Tip 2: Highlight Quantitative Analysis with a Model Example

Why It Works: Strong quantitative/analytical skills are essential—recruiters prioritize modelers. A specific example of analysis (e.g., “Developed 20 econometric models with Stata”) shows skills.

CV Example:
“Developed 20 econometric models with Stata as Education Economist candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your skills, aligning with Genesis’s quantitative needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As Stata/R proficient, I analysed 50 datasets with 95% forecasting, preparing me for Genesis’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s strong needs.

Interview Example:
“As Economist, I modeled 40 systems quarterly with 92% insight, aligning with Genesis standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your skills with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Quantitative Analysis & Model Proficiency” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Genesis’s analytical discipline. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted model summary.

Tip 3: Demonstrate Project Leadership with a Delivery Example

Why It Works: Leading/contributing to project design/delivery is core—recruiters prioritize leaders. A specific example of leadership (e.g., “Led 20 education projects with 95% timely delivery”) shows leadership.

CV Example:
“Led 20 education projects as Education Economist candidate with 95% timely delivery.”
Why: This quantifies your leadership, aligning with Genesis’s lead needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I delivered 30 advisory with 90% satisfaction, preparing me for Genesis’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s progressively lead needs.

Interview Example:
“As Economist, I managed 40 workstreams quarterly with 92% quality, aligning with Genesis standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your leadership with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Project Leadership & Delivery Excellence” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Genesis’s methodological rigour. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted project report.

Tip 4: Highlight Stakeholder Engagement with a Ministry Example

Why It Works: Engaging ministries/partners/private sector is valued—recruiters prioritize engagers. A specific example of engagement (e.g., “Engaged 50 ministries with 95% co-creation”) shows engagement.

CV Example:
“Engaged 50 ministries as Education Economist candidate with 95% co-creation.”
Why: This quantifies your engagement, aligning with Genesis’s engage needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I collaborated 30 donors with 90% solutions, preparing me for Genesis’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s directly needs.

Interview Example:
“As Economist, I influenced 40 stakeholders quarterly with 92% buy-in, aligning with Genesis standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your engagement with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Stakeholder Engagement & Ministry Collaboration” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Genesis’s development partners. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted meeting note.

Tip 5: Demonstrate Communication Excellence with a Presentation Example

Why It Works: Excellent communication/presentation skills are required—recruiters prioritize communicators. A specific example of communication (e.g., “Presented 50 insights with 95% adoption”) shows excellence.

CV Example:
“Presented 50 policy insights as Education Economist candidate with 95% adoption.”
Why: This quantifies your excellence, aligning with Genesis’s communicate needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I briefed 30 workshops with 90% clarity, preparing me for Genesis’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s presentations needs.

Interview Example:
“As Economist, I delivered 40 reports quarterly with 92% impact, aligning with Genesis standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your excellence with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Communication Excellence & Presentation Impact” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Genesis’s reports/workshops. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted presentation deck.

Tip 6: Highlight Business Development with a Proposal Example

Why It Works: Supporting/leading business development is valued—recruiters prioritize developers. A specific example of development (e.g., “Supported 20 proposals winning $10M”) shows development.

CV Example:
“Supported 20 proposals winning $10M as Education Economist candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your development, aligning with Genesis’s support needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I designed 30 methodologies with 95% wins, preparing me for Genesis’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s proposal needs.

Interview Example:
“As Economist, I contributed 40 developments quarterly with 92% pipeline, aligning with Genesis standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your development with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Business Development & Proposal Success” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Genesis’s client engagement. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted proposal excerpt.

Tip 7: Demonstrate Intellectual Leadership with a Reform Example

Why It Works: Contributing to team’s intellectual leadership on financing/efficiency/reform is valued—recruiters prioritize leaders. A specific example of leadership (e.g., “Led thought on financing with 95% citation”) shows leadership.

CV Example:
“Led thought on education financing as Education Economist candidate with 95% citation.”
Why: This quantifies your leadership, aligning with Genesis’s contribute needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I authored 30 efficiency pieces with 90% influence, preparing me for Genesis’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s intellectual needs.

Interview Example:
“As Economist, I shaped 40 reforms quarterly with 92% adoption, aligning with Genesis standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your leadership with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Intellectual Leadership & Reform Influence” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Genesis’s system reform. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted thought piece.

Tip 8: Highlight Cross-Practice Collaboration with a Human Development Example

Why It Works: Collaborating across Human Development practice is valued—recruiters prioritize collaborators. A specific example of collaboration (e.g., “Collaborated on 50 cross-practice projects with 95% synergy”) shows collaboration.

CV Example:
“Collaborated on 50 cross-practice projects as Education Economist candidate with 95% synergy.”
Why: This quantifies your collaboration, aligning with Genesis’s collaborate needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I partnered 30 HD teams with 90% outcomes, preparing me for Genesis’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s across needs.

Interview Example:
“As Economist, I integrated 40 initiatives quarterly with 92% impact, aligning with Genesis standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your collaboration with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Cross-Practice Collaboration & Human Development Synergy” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Genesis’s Human Development practice. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted collaboration report.

Tip 9: Demonstrate Entrepreneurial Mindset with a Self-Starter Example

Why It Works: Proven entrepreneurial/self-starter mindset is required—recruiters prioritize starters. A specific example of mindset (e.g., “Initiated 20 self-started projects with 95% success”) shows mindset.

CV Example:
“Initiated 20 self-started projects as Education Economist candidate with 95% success.”
Why: This quantifies your mindset, aligning with Genesis’s proven needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I independently delivered 50 tasks with 90% innovation, preparing me for Genesis’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s self-starter needs.

Interview Example:
“As Economist, I pioneered 40 initiatives quarterly with 92% results, aligning with Genesis standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your mindset with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Entrepreneurial Mindset & Self-Starter Innovation” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Genesis’s day one independence. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted initiative summary.

Tip 10: Craft a Concise, Young-World Education Passion Interview Talk

Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize economists who convey Young-World education passion and alignment with Genesis’s potential unlocking mission. A concise, 1-minute talk linking your skills to Genesis’s goals (e.g., system transformation) makes you memorable.

CV Example (Summary Statement):
“Transformative Education Economist candidate with Master’s Economics, 95% policy impact, passionate about Genesis’s Young World learning revolution.”
Why: This sets a strong tone, aligning your skills with Genesis’s mission.

Cover Letter Example:
“With 90% analytical mastery and entrepreneurial drive, I’m committed to Genesis’s urgent education change.”
Why: It conveys passion and ties your skills to Genesis’s goals.

Interview Example:
“As Economist, I reformed 92% systems, ready to accelerate Genesis’s pluralistic progress.”
Why: This talk connects your experience to Genesis’s needs, showing passion and readiness.

How to Do It: Craft a 1-minute talk highlighting your education experience, a key achievement (e.g., “92% reformed”), and passion for Genesis’s mission. Include it in your cover letter’s closing and rehearse for interviews. Dress in smart professional attire, arrive early, and bring a folder with your CV, Master’s. Reference Young World. Follow up via genesis.mcidirecthire.com emphasizing Genesis’s potential vision.

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