Economist – Cost-Benefit Analysis Specialist Consultant

Summary

Join Dexis, a professional services firm, as an Economist-Cost Benefit Analysis Specialist Consultant supporting a US International Development Finance Corporation project. Lead the design and implementation of cost-benefit analysis (CBA) models for approximately 15 infrastructure investments. This remote-eligible consultancy involves financial, economic, and sensitivity analyses using quantitative and qualitative data. The position is contingent upon contract award. You will develop robust CBA models, analyze benefits and costs, construct counterfactual scenarios, conduct simulations, and provide economic insights. Contribute to reports, case studies, and presentations.

Requirements

• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in or evaluating infrastructure projects in developing countries preferred

Benefits

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