Senior Research Economist

2 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Cpl Healthcare Full time

Our client The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) are seeking a Senior Research Economist at Higher Executive Officer level.

Division Overview

The Policy, Research and International (PRI) Division was established in 2020 to significantly increase the CCPC's ability to proactively engage on policy development with internal and external stakeholders; and to increase its research capabilities to analyse markets, providing a strong evidence-based voice for consumers in Ireland. The PRI Division delivers on the CCPC's statutory functions to conduct research and make recommendations to policy makers on areas of consumer protection and competition. It also coordinates the CCPC's international engagement. PRI recently expanded and is now made up of four units:

  • Economic Research Unit leads on in-depth studies, including market studies
  • Market Insights Unit leads on market analytics and behavioural research functions
  • Policy Unit leads the CCPC's engagement with public policy formation, and
  • International Unit coordinates the CCPC's engagement with international stakeholders

This is an exciting time to join a growing multi-disciplinary division in the CCPC, as it evolves and takes on new responsibilities as part of our expanding legislative remit.

The Role:

The PRI Division is seeking to recruit a Senior Research Economist. The successful candidate will work in the Economic Research Unit (ERU) which has responsibility for delivering in-depth market studies. This unit is currently undertaking Ireland's first 'State of Competition' review.

As a Senior Research Economist, you will manage research projects, undertaking impactful work on varied and interesting topics. You will work with the project manager to conduct econometric analysis to inform evidence based findings and recommendations which aim to protect the welfare of consumers across a variety of sectors of the economy. In previous years, the research team has produced reports relating to areas such as social media influencers, consumer detriment, financial education, the grocery sector and the retail motor fuel market.

The Successful Candidate:

The successful candidate will be a key member of the ERU, managing the delivery of a variety of research projects in collaboration with the wider team. The successful candidate must be comfortable using statistical and/or econometric tools to ensure that research is conducted robustly and informs evidence-based findings and recommendations. The successful candidate will also demonstrate an ability to understand complex areas relatively quickly, including competition and consumer protection law and policy along with emerging issues and challenges.

In addition to the immediate appointment from this campaign, an order of merit may be established. This may be used to fill any future vacancies at the same level within this or other Divisions of the CCPC where roles have similar responsibilities and/or similar skills are required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage delivery of assigned topics in the CCPC's Research Function's workplan.
  • Gather data and conduct analysis, including econometrics, to support findings and recommendations.
  • Research, analyse and develop evidence-based CCPC positions on competition and consumer protection issues.
  • Proactively monitor the external environment to identify research opportunities for the CCPC to influence policy or legislative development and respond to issues of concern.
  • Engage with national and international stakeholders such as academics, policy experts, sectoral regulators, Government Departments and institutions.
  • Represent the CCPC at national/international events and conferences.
  • Assist with managing administrative tasks for the unit such as reporting functions for the unit, preparation of reports for publication, and relevant engagement with Communications Division on publication activities.
  • Carry out any other additional tasks, including cross-divisional teamwork, that may be assigned to deliver the business objectives of the PRI Division and the CCPC.

Essential:

  • Relevant degree or equivalent in economics, statistics or other relevant discipline

OR

comparable professional experience (3 years in a relevant role);

AND

  • Experience in econometrics, research and/or report writing including demonstrable proficiency with at least one statistical software package;
  • Strong team-working skills;
  • Ability to research, collate, analyse and use information from a range of sources in a clear, balanced and concise manner;
  • Ability to work on multiple projects, adapting to changing circumstances and meeting fixed reporting deadlines;
  • Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable:

  • Relevant experience and/or knowledge of Irish and/or European legislation and policies, preferably those that concern competition, markets or economic regulation;
  • Knowledge of consumer and/or competition related legislative environment, issues and challenges;
  • Knowledge of data visualisation tools and techniques;
  • Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Application Process:

In order to apply for this opportunity, candidates must submit the application form for this opportunity before the closing date for applications.

The application from can be found here:

To apply for this role using the link on the CCPC careers page, please submit an up-to-date CV and a one-page cover letter addressing the following point in no more than 500 words total:

1. Please include an example of a time you had to research a topic/issue and produce a report with recommendations (include detail of econometric techniques used).

Applicants should note that canvassing will result in your exclusion from the process.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon, Monday, 8th July 2024.

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