Overview

IGC Policy Economist (Firms) – The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 per annum inclusive of London allowance, with the potential to progress to £55,497 per annum. The International Growth Centre (IGC) works with policymakers in developing countries to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through policy-relevant research. The IGC is based at LSE and in partnership with the University of Oxford, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The IGC Partnership engages in research and policy engagement across Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.This is a full-time open-ended appointment until 30 September 2026, subject to funding, based at IGC Head Office in LSE. We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and opportunities for training and development. Visa sponsorship may be available to the successful candidate.Responsibilities

Support the management of the portfolio of IGC activities under the Firms, Trade and Productivity initiatives theme.Help develop and implement the overall strategy for the IGC Firms initiative, including engagement with policy makers, organising the IGC community of practice, and supporting country teams thematically.Coordinate the commissioning of research for thematically focused programmes and deliver effective programme management of the portfolio of IGC projects under this theme.Contribute to the writing and dissemination of high-quality policy and research outputs to promote innovative growth policy ideas.Successful Applicants Will Have

A demonstrated understanding of policy-relevant economic research.A Master’s degree in economics, public policy/administration, development economics, or a related discipline by date of application.The ability to construct clear and concise arguments to facilitate translation of research into policy recommendations and excellent written and oral communication skills.Experience of programme management and understanding of monitoring and evaluation methods and processes in development economics or a related area.Willingness to regularly travel to Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, and engage with country teams and stakeholders in these regions.The ability to organise own workload and work independently as a dynamic self-starter with minimum supervision.Thematic expertise on the theme of Firms, Trade and Productivity.Additional Details

To apply for this post, please visit the LSE Jobs site at https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/ and follow the application process. For further information about the post, please see the how-to-apply document, job description and person specification at www.theigc.org/about/careers.We may be able to offer visa sponsorship to the successful candidate.Closing date for receipt of applications: 23:59 hours (GMT) on 18 September 2025. Regrettably, we are unable to accept late applications.How to Apply

Please go to https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/ to apply. If you have technical queries with applying, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page.Other

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