Economist Analyst – Transport Infrastructure

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Economist Analyst to lead economic evaluation, financial analysis, and investment planning for major road and highway infrastructure projects in Papua New Guinea.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct economic analysis for road, highway, bridge and transport infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate project costs, benefits, economic viability and set investment priorities.
• Develop and maintain economic models to compare project alternatives and investment options.
• Support feasibility studies and detailed design stages through rigorous economic evaluation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in civil engineering or economics with a focus on transport economics.
• Minimum 5 years experience conducting economic analysis of transport projects, preferably funded by multilateral development banks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Open to all genders.

Required skills

• Economic Cost‑Benefit Analysis
• Transport Economics
• Economic Modeling
• Policy and Strategy Development