Firstly you DON’T need to be an economist. You DO need to enjoy working with, coaching young people!
Experience of driving a structured approach and problem-solving is useful. As is some experience of developing and implementing strategies, programmes and/or projects – in government, finance, third sector or working in the creative arts.
You could have particular expertise in researching or managing how to change systems. Or, you may be good at facilitating and encouraging people to think differently about things. Confident to challenge and being open-minded are qualities we’d like to see.
You don’t have to have loads of experience though, as it would be also great to have people involved who are early in their careers and who participants can maybe more easily identify with.