The Development Economist reports to the Chief Executive Officer and plays a core role in providing intellectual leadership on their area of expertise to the rest of the ZADT. The post holder will be responsible for leading ZADT�s research and policy work on Common Good Economics, financial architecture and sustainable and inclusive rural development finance models as part of ZADT�s overall development objectives. They will work closely with other internal departments and external parties, including development partners and other relevant stakeholders, and make use of both research data and existing information to develop evidence-based proposals and be part of joint programming work of the ZADT by influencing and advocating for the adoption of more sustainable and inclusive economic & development practices and policies. Collects, monitors, synthesises data related to ZADT areas of work or interest and presents analysis from an economic and development perspective; Supports ZADT to develop models for critically assessing impact of its work on inclusive growth in the Zimbabwe Agriculture sector with specific attention to effects on Small holder farmers and producers; Ensures that ZADT projects and intervention designs apply appropriate socio-economic (including gender and inclusion) lens. Compiles relevant data to ensure that the ZADT strategy formulation is based on sound forecasting (statements about expected future events, based upon evidence, research, and experience); Contributes to strategy development and review from a development and economic perspective; Ensures that ZADT strategic interventions in the Zimbabwe Agriculture sector are informed by sound economic analysis. Contributes to ZADT product development and supports the development of financial products that contribute to more inclusive growth (including gender equality) in the Agriculture Sector in Zimbabwe; Supports ZADT product development efforts with clear economic analysis and linking products and interventions with pro-small holder farming growth and revitalisation of specific chains in the sector. Provides policy support across the ZADT on macroeconomic policy and development economics; Participates in relevant networks/initiatives and develops strong working relationships with key ZADT partners and stakeholders, including think-tanks and academics; Takes a leading role in contributing to wider organisational and external thinking and proposals on alternative economic models, rural development finance architecture, sustainable and inclusive development, and supporting the engagement of ZADT partners at appropriate levels. Ensures that ZADT is visible and understood as a net contributor to agriculture policy development in Zimbabwe and specifically financing policies that extend inclusion to greater numbers of small holder farmers / producers; Synthesises and analyses trends, insights and evidence base from effects and impact patterns of ZADT interventions and offer within the sector as ZADT contribution to policy advocacy around agriculture and agric-financing issues. Actively contribute to and if needed be leads in capacity building of ZADT clients, on-lenders and key partners; Ensures ZADT internal capacity on the economic development and inclusion implications of its strategy, products and targeting. Participates in and contributes to meetings and fora on issues of relevance for the national and sub-national policy debate on agriculture and agribusiness; Acts as focal point for the collection and dissemination of data, information and knowledge related to the work of the ZADT; Responds to ad hoc information requests from internal and external parties, related to the ZADT and its activities; Collaborates in the organization of training workshops, seminars, and meetings as well as the development of related materials and on-line and off-line tools and specialised tool-kits and information kits; Works collaboratively with the other members of the ZADT team on cross-cutting projects by providing relevant technical backstopping to such areas as the development of the monitoring and evaluation framework and effective business development models Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the ZADT Fundraising Policy. Performs other related duties as required. Makes decisions within the confines of this job description on execution of his/her responsibilities so as to fulfill the overall purpose of the job; Makes decisions on liaison with all important and relevant contacts for this job. Anything that requires the job holder to commit the ZADT is referred to the CEO for a position; In close consultation with the CEO, makes a determination on resources required for the job (recruitment, purchases, etc.) Partner & stakeholder visits, meetings and/or conferences; Ad-hoc, Monthly, quarterly and yearly reports;; Sheduling of publications & press articles; Report(s) preparation and submission; Research program; Review program for the evaluation of effectiveness of the ZADT model and recommendations.

Job evaluation subgrade: E