The International Growth Centre (IGC) is recruiting for several paid roles in Jordan and South Africa. Deadlines vary by role. These openings focus on economics, research, policy engagement, and programme delivery. In addition, the roles support government-facing work, evidence synthesis, analytical outputs, and stakeholder coordination.
Key Details:
Application Deadline:
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25 October 2026 at 5:00 PM SAST (For South Africa Economist Consultant and Research and Policy Officer positions)
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30 October 2026 at 23:59 UK Time (For Country Economist Jordan position)
Eligible Countries: Jordan, South Africa
Internship Location: Country Economist: Amman, Jordan. Economists and Research & Policy Officer: remote roles based in South Africa.
Duration: Country Economist (Jordan): consultancy contract for 40–60 days, running until March 2027. Economists (South Africa): consultancy contract for 220 days per year, running until March 2028. Research and Policy Officer (South Africa): duration not specified on page.
Compensation: General careers statement: salary no less than £50,000 gross per annum plus 10% retirement contribution supplement and inclusive of allowances. Country Economist (Jordan): remuneration GBP 180–220 per day (consultancy, 40–60 days, until March 2027). Economists (South Africa): remuneration GBP 110 per day (consultancy, 220 days per year, until March 2028).
Host Organization: International Growth Centre (IGC)
About the Internship
These IGC opportunities cover multiple functions. The Jordan role is a Country Economist position based in Amman. Meanwhile, South Africa vacancies include two consultant Economist roles and one Research and Policy Officer role.
The work centres on policy-relevant research and public sector engagement. Therefore, successful applicants will help connect evidence to decision-making and support programme delivery.
Responsibilities
- Country Economist (Jordan): Deliver country strategy, lead policy engagement, support analytical work and programme delivery, build relationships with government and research partners, identify policy-relevant research, produce policy analysis, and support monitoring and evaluation.
- Economists (consultant), South Africa: Support affordable housing and spatial reform workstreams, design policy options, review housing programmes and regulations, synthesise evidence, produce policy briefs and presentations, join technical discussions, and carry out light data cleaning and analysis.
- Research and Policy Officer (South Africa): Coordinate research projects, support evidence synthesis, data access and cleaning, maintain workplans and records, engage stakeholders, and support reporting and operations.
Eligibility Requirements
- Country Economist (Jordan): Post-graduate degree in economics, public policy, or a related discipline. Fluency in Arabic is required.
- Economists (South Africa): At least a master’s degree in economics or a related discipline. A PhD is preferred. Applicants should know South Africa’s economic and development challenges, especially affordable housing and urban development.
- Research and Policy Officer (South Africa): At least an undergraduate degree in economics, public policy, development studies, or a similar field. A master’s degree is preferred.
Skills Preferred: Strong economics and quantitative analysis skills; excellent written communication; research and analytical skills; project management and organisational skills. Fluency in Arabic required for the Country Economist (Jordan).
How to Apply
Applicants should review the relevant vacancy on the IGC careers page and prepare the required documents. Required materials listed on the page include:
- CV (Economists: no more than one page; Research & Policy Officer: no more than one page)
- Cover letter (Economists: no more than two pages; Research & Policy Officer: no more than two pages)
- Writing sample for the Economists role, written alone and not co-authored
- For the Country Economist role in Jordan, see the “how to apply” and job description documents linked on the IGC page
Because requirements vary by role, applicants should check the official page carefully before submitting.
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