Senior Policy and Economic Analyst

Juru is looking for a Senior Policy and Economic Analyst to join our Advisory team in Tashkent. You will produce evidence and analysis behind policy, regulatory and investment decisions taken by governments, international financial institutions and the private sector in Central Asia. Your work will span energy, climate change, water, waste, urban development, industrial decarbonization and green finance. Typical assignments include national strategies and roadmaps, regulatory frameworks, sector reform, investment and feasibility studies, and green finance instruments. You will lead analytical workstreams, work alongside senior advisors and international experts, and mentor junior colleagues. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Key responsibilties: Policy, regulatory and institutional analysis • Review legal, policy and regulatory frameworks, identify gaps, and benchmark them against international good practices. • Develop policy options, recommendations and implementation roadmaps for national and local governments. • Support the design of reforms and instruments such as green taxonomies, climate finance mechanisms, tariff reforms, and public-private partnership or private sector participation models. Economic analysis • Carry out economic and financial analysis, including cost-benefit analysis, investment needs assessments, affordability and tariff analysis, and scenario modelling. • Collect, validate and analyse data from government agencies, clients, surveys and international databases. • Prepare market and sector assessments, baselines and diagnostic studies. Project delivery • Lead defined workstreams from inception to final report, in line with the client’s terms of reference. • Write high-quality reports, policy briefs, strategies and presentations for clients, international financial institutions (IFI), such as World Bank, AIIB, ADB, JICA and national ministries. • Prepare and facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops and capacity-building sessions with government counterparts. • Coordinate inputs from technical, environmental, social and international experts into a single coherent product. Team and business development • Coordinate and contribute work of analysts and interns and coach them on methods and quality. • Contribute to proposals for IFI and government tenders, including understanding of the assignment, methodology and work plans. • Contribute to Juru’s advisory products, internal tools and templates. Key requirements: • Degree in Economics, Public Policy, Finance, Environmental Economics or Management, Engineering, or a related field. • 3–5 years of relevant experience in one of the following: consulting, international organisations or donor-funded programmes, government or regulatory bodies, think tanks, or relevant industry. • Proven experience in policy, regulatory, strategic or economic analysis. • Strong quantitative skills, including advanced Excel and the ability to build and explain economic or financial models. • Excellent research and report-writing skills, with the ability to turn complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for decision-makers. • Advanced written and spoken English. • Ability to manage several deliverables under tight deadlines, with strong attention to detail. Advantageous • Experience on IFI-funded assignments (World Bank, EBRD, ADB, JICA, UNDP, etc.). • Sector knowledge in one or more of: energy, climate change and green finance, water and wastewater, solid waste, urban development, or industry. • PhD in Economics or Public Policy at reputable university • Knowledge of the policy and institutional landscape in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan or wider Central Asia. • Familiarity with climate and sustainability frameworks such as NDCs, GHG accounting, green taxonomies, or ESG and sustainability reporting. What We Offer: • Impact : shape policies, strategies and investments that influence entire sectors in Central Asia. • Variety : work across energy, climate, water, waste, cities and green finance, with room to build your own specialisation over time. • Exposure : work directly with governments, international development banks and leading international experts. • Competitive pay : a competitive salary that rewards your contribution and commitment. • Growth : a clear path from Senior Analyst to Principal Consultant and beyond, with training and mentoring. • Flexibility : flexible hours work where possible. • Culture : a diverse, inclusive and collaborative team, with team events and recognition schemes.