Economist / Statistician - Recruitment of a firm for the formulation of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy in the Republic of the Congo.

Establish a legal and ethical framework to ensure responsible AI use, data protection, and fairness.

Formulate an implementation roadmap, including funding mechanisms such as public-private partnerships (PPPs) and innovation funds.

Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, or a related field.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategy formulation and economic analysis related to AI or digital transformation.

Proven experience in conducting sectoral assessments and formulating national strategies.

Expertise in data collection, survey methodologies, and experimental data-gathering techniques.

Familiarity with national and regional innovation ecosystems, startups, and the tech sector in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Strong experience in project management, communication, and engagement with government stakeholders.

Proficiency in data visualization tools and quantitative analysis methods (e.g., Stata).

Experience in forecasting economic impacts of AI and emerging technologies.

Strong knowledge of database management systems (SQL, Oracle, Amazon RDS) is an asset.

Proven ability to develop policy recommendations and economic models for AI deployment.

Strong teamwork and leadership abilities.

Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills.

Ability to engage high-level government officials and technical experts.

Proven ability to develop strategic frameworks aligned with national policies.

Fluency in French is required; knowledge of English is an asset.