Economist Jordan

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university.

Salaries will be commensurate with experience, taking into account pay equity within the Centre.

Salary is no less than £50,000 gross per annum plus 10% of retirement contribution supplement and inclusive of allowances.

The International Growth Centre (IGC) works with policymakers in developing countries to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through pathbreaking research. We are a global research centre with a network of world-leading researchers and in-country teams and initiatives working across Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East. Based at LSE and in partnership with the University of Oxford, Addis Ababa University (AAU) and the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), we are majority funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

We work to improve the productivity of people and firms as the key driver of sustainable economic development.

The IGC has embedded Country Economists in its partner countries which currently include Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Jordan, Mozambique, Pakistan, Sierra Leone and Zambia, as well as Flexible Engagement programmes including the Caribbean, Tanzania, Nepal and South Africa.

Country Economist or Country Economist Jordan based in Amman.

• Working under the leadership of the Country Director and Lead Academic to deliver the country strategy and connect local policy priorities with global research expertise.
• Combining policy engagement, analytical work and programme delivery: building strong relationships with government, researchers, development partners and other stakeholders;
• Identifying and supporting policy-relevant research opportunities;
• Producing high-quality policy analysis and written outputs;
• Helping translate research into policy influence through meetings, events and wider communications;
• Managing, monitoring and evaluating the country programme, ensuring that activities remain responsive to local priorities and contribute to meaningful policy impact.

• Strong economics skills.
• Excellent quantitative skills in economic analysis.
• A sophisticated understanding of economic policy.
• Hold a post-graduate degree in economics, public policy, or a related discipline.
• Dynamic self-starters with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Team-oriented, respectful and collaborative approach to working with others.
• Fluency in Arabic is required.

If you have queries about the role, please email Vivian Bronsoler Nurko on

The closing date for applications is 30 October 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept late applications.

Salaries will be commensurate with experience, taking into account pay equity within the Centre.

Salary is no less than £50,000 gross per annum plus 10% of retirement contribution supplement and inclusive of allowances.