Offer summary

Qualifications:

Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Economics, Finance, or related field., Minimum 7 years’ experience in cost-benefit and economic analysis of infrastructure or development projects., Expertise in economic modeling techniques and tools such as Excel, @Risk, Stata, and R., Familiarity with infrastructure financing mechanisms and economic discounting practices..

Key responsibilities:

Develop financial and economic cost-benefit analysis models for infrastructure investments.

Analyze benefits and costs of DFC’s investments, including environmental impacts.

Conduct Monte Carlo simulations and sensitivity analyses to assess risk and uncertainty.

Collaborate with the Evaluation Team Lead to align economic analysis with the evaluation framework.

Job description

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.

At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

About the Position

Dexis seek an Economist-Cost Benefit Analysis Specialist Consultant supporting an anticipated project for the US International Development Finance Corporation. The Economist will lead the design and implementation of cost-benefit analysis (CBA) models for approximately 15 infrastructure investments across sectors and geographies. This includes financial, economic, and sensitivity analyses incorporating quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources.

This consultancy is remote eligible and the position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

Develop robust financial and economic CBA models, including Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, and Economic Rate of Return estimates.

Analyze incremental benefits and costs for DFC’s investments, including externalities such as environmental impacts.

Construct counterfactual scenarios and assess portfolio-level net benefits.

Conduct Monte Carlo simulations and sensitivity analyses to quantify risk and uncertainty.

Provide economic insights into project performance, financial structuring, and investment sustainability.

Work closely with the Evaluation Team Lead to ensure alignment of economic analysis with overall evaluation framework.

Contribute to the evaluation report, case studies, and presentations.

Qualifications

Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Economics, Finance, or related field.

Minimum 7 years’ experience conducting cost-benefit and economic analysis of infrastructure or development projects.

Expertise in economic modeling techniques and tools (e.g., Excel, @Risk, Stata, R).

Familiarity with infrastructure financing mechanisms, including public-private partnerships, guarantees, and political risk insurance.

Knowledge of economic discounting practices and financial valuation standards.

Experience working in or evaluating infrastructure projects in developing countries preferred.

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?

If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.

If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.

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