Zitamar News is seeking an economist to join our editorial team in Mozambique as Economics and Data Journalist.
The successful applicant will be a qualified economist, or an economics student with a good understanding of economics and finance. They will also be familiar with sources of data on the Mozambican economy, published by the INE, Bank of Mozambique, government ministries, and other entities including multilateral institutions.
The ideal candidate would also have experience in producing data visualisations and graphics; have a good level of English; and have the ability to explain economic developments to a lay audience.
In return, we can offer a competitive salary, rewarding and varied work, and the opportunity to increase your data-wrangling and machine learning skills, through training by organisations such as ACLED and The Outlier, and partnerships with experts in Europe and the US.
This is a full time position, either in our office in Maputo City, or remote, for applicants outside of Maputo.
- Start date: 6 January 2025
- Salary range: MZN60,000 - MZN100,000
- Hours: Full-time, though reduced hours may be negotiable for highly qualified applicants
Women are particularly encouraged to apply for this position.
Interested applicants should send a covering letter and CV to Zitamar editor in chief Tom Bowker, at tom@zitamar.com.
