Young Economist Trainee Program

About the role

The Young Economist Program (YEP) is a six‑month fixed‑term traineeship designed for recent Rwandan economics graduates. Participants rotate through the Ministry of Finance, the National Bank of Rwanda and other government agencies, gaining hands‑on policy analysis experience.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct applied economic and policy analysis to support evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Collect, manage and analyse economic data using statistical and econometric tools such as Excel, E‑views and STATA.
• Support macro‑economic monitoring, forecasting and the preparation of analytical briefs, reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with government ministries and development partners on research, feasibility studies and project appraisal.

Required profile

• Rwandan national, 30 years or younger, with a bachelor’s (A0) or master’s degree in Economics or a related field.
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English; French is an advantage.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, with knowledge of economic models, descriptive statistics and econometrics.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with E‑views.
• Experience with STATA.