Economics Senior Specialist/Specialist, Guatemala At IDB – Inter-American Development Bank


Economics Sr Specialist/Specialist

Guatemala

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

We are looking for an experienced Economist to join our team in the Country Office of Guatemala. As a Country Economist, you will perform highly analytical tasks, create and coordinate the dissemination of knowledge products and conduct relevant ongoing research.

You will be one of a group of Economists in the CID Country Department (CID). This team is responsible for Belize, Central America, Mexico, Panama, Dominican Republic and Haiti within the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

What you’ll do :

  •  Analyze and monitor Guatemala’s macroeconomic performance, gathering knowledge for the Bank, support the identification of risks and opportunities, and prepare documents for the institution’s macroeconomic safeguards. Prepare analyses of the main problems at the microeconomic level that inhibit the functioning of certain markets/sectors (labour market, banking sector).
  •  Identify research topics for the Bank’s Country Strategy and for the design and implementation of the Bank’s country program and identify critical areas for the Bank’s dialogue with the country and the agenda needed to sustain this dialogue. Coordinate the evaluation, preparation and monitoring of progress and results of the Country Strategy. Articulate and participate in dialogue with counterparts (MEF, Central Bank) on policies and reforms in strategic areas; support dialogue with the private sector and other relevant counterparts.
  •  Develop and coordinate a program for the generation, improvement and dissemination of knowledge for the country (both in the macroeconomic and sectoral areas) and participate in economic forums to contribute and capture knowledge about factors that affect the country and maintain external networks to access and expand knowledge.
  •  Participate in cross-cutting institutional and regional initiatives and in the generation of the regional knowledge agenda.
  •  Ensure the consistency of lending operations and technical cooperation with the country’s challenges and priorities and the logic of intervention. Analyze lessons learned on the economic, social and political/institutional area at the close of operations.

What you’ll need

  •  Education: Master’s or Doctorate in Economics or Public Policy.
  •  Experience: Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience in economic research, economic monitoring and analysis of economic information. Experience in public policy issues and development problems in the countries of the region. Macroeconomic knowledge (debt sustainability analysis, current account, etc.). It is desirable that you have experience working in or with the IDB, including knowledge of its policies and procedures, as well as a good command of statistical and econometric software.
  •  Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish, spoken and written, is required.

Key skilld

  •  Learn continuously
  •  Collaborate and share knowledge
  •  Focus on clients
  •  Communicate and influence
  •  Innovate and try new things

Requirements

  •  Citizenship : You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries . We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.
  •  Consanguinity : You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

  •  International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.
  •  Location: Guatemala

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

  •  A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net- of-tax basis
  •  Leaves and vacations : 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave
  •  Health Insurance : IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program which covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
  •  Pension plan : defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.
  •  We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family, when it applies.
  •  Hybrid and flexible work schedules .
  •  Development support : We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.

Our culture

At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.

Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.

About the IDB Group

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

About IDB

The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region.

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Additional Information

  •  External Contact Email: hrsc@iadb.org
  •  External Contact Name: HR Service Center
  •  Job Field: Economics

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