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7d 10h 49m 3s
Full-time

Economist (ICT)

Professional / Technical Full-time Rwanda Deadline: 2026-03-18 00:00:00
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Job Description

Holds a pivotal role in conducting economic analysis, providing strategic insights, and supporting regulatory decision-making processes concerning competition in the telecommunications sector. This position entails analyzing market dynamics, assessing regulatory impacts, and recommending policy interventions to foster fair competition, enhance market efficiency, and achieve regulatory objectives. The Economist is tasked with establishing pricing mechanisms, fair competition practices, and sector performance indicators to promote efficiency, affordability, predictability, and profitability within the Telecommunication value chain. Spearheads research programs and provide recommendations toward the development of regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
Economic Analysis:
  • Conduct in-depth economic analysis of the ICT sector, including market structure, competition dynamics, and regulatory impacts.
  • Conduct in-depth ICT licensee’s performance in line with their license obligations
  • Work closely with the data analyst and the Statistician for the analysis of ICT sector performance to uncover insights and trends of ICT sector development.
  • Analyze the business plan for new ICT service provider license applications. 
Strategic Insights:
  • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support regulatory decision-making processes related to competition, market efficiency, and consumer welfare.
Market Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and market trends in the telecom sector to identify emerging issues and competitive concerns.
  • Prepare regular reports, presentations, and policy briefs on market developments, competition issues, and regulatory initiatives.
Policy Interventions:
  • Recommend policy interventions and regulatory measures to promote fair competition, enhance market efficiency, and achieve regulatory objectives in the telecommunications sector.
Pricing Mechanisms:
  • Analyze cost structures, cost allocation methodologies, and pricing strategies of licensees to ensure fair and non-discriminatory pricing
  • Analyzing pricing mechanisms and frameworks to ensure fairness, transparency, and affordability for consumers while maintaining profitability and sustainability for licensed operators.
Fair Competition Practices:
  • §  Contribute and implement fair competition practices to prevent anti-competitive behavior and ensure a level playing field for all market participants.
Sector Performance Indicators:
  • Define and monitor sector performance indicators to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and competitiveness of the telecommunications market.
Research Programs:
  • Design and oversee research programs to gather data, analyze trends, and identify emerging issues in the telecommunications sector.
Reporting and Regulatory Recommendations:
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and policy briefs for senior management, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to communicate research findings, policy recommendations, and regulatory updates
  • Provide regulatory recommendations based on economic analysis and research findings to support the development and implementation of effective regulatory policies and strategies.
Regulatory Impact Assessment:
  • Assess the impact of regulatory interventions, policies, and market interventions on competition and consumer welfare; and 
  • Perform any other tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Required qualifications:
Education and Experience:
  • Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
Skills and competencies
  • Understanding of microeconomic principles, competition policy, and regulatory economics.
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis and econometric modeling techniques.
  • Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex economic concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Job Summary

Department ICT
Vacancies 1
Posted Mar 05, 2026

Attachments

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  • Copies of academic qualifications Required
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) Required
  • An application letter addressed to the Director General Required
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