Economics students – Summer job at the Competition Authority

The Competition Authority
is looking for an economics student to work this summer. The person will in their work
They work with the organisation's chief economist and specialists.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Assistance for the organisation's specialists
• Data collection, statistical analysis and writing
• Participation in other dynamic work
  The Competition Authority's Economics Department

Competency requirements

• At least a two-year course in economics
• A good command of quantitative research methods and their application.
  Software for statistical analysis and data processing
• Good analytical skills and an organised approach to work
• Proactive problem-solving
• Communication skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to express oneself orally and in writing
• Excellent knowledge of Icelandic and English

Further information about the job

Salary
in accordance with the current collective agreement concluded by the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Economic Affairs.

Applicants
are asked to submit a CV, transcripts and a cover letter which specifies
how the applicant meets the educational and competency requirements.

Sought
is about the job online at www.starfatorg.is.

To all
Applications will be acknowledged upon completion of the recruitment process.

The Competition Authority
Keep an eye on the competition between companies in the country's ever-changing business landscape.
The supervision prevents undue obstacles and restrictions on freedom in
in business operations, works against harmful monopolies and restrictions on competition and facilitates
access of new competitors to the market.

At
The Competition Authority employs a diverse group of specialists who have
a burning interest in competition policy and achieves success in their work. The Competition Authority
emphasises that its employees get the opportunity to work on exciting
projects, develop in their career and maintain a work-life balance.

Job share
is 100%.

Application deadline
is until 15 March 2023.

Further information is provided by

Valur
Thrainsson, Chief Economist – valur@samkeppni.is
– 585-0700
Karítas Margrét Jónsdóttir, Operations Manager – karitas@samkeppni.is
– 585-0700

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