Senior Economist
Job #: req22984
Organization: World Bank
Sector: Economics
Grade: GG
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
Location: Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s): English, French
Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 6/19/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org
THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ECONOMIST FOR AFRICA (AFE and AFW):
The Office of the Chief Economist in the Africa Region generates timely and relevant knowledge on policy and institutional reforms in Sub-Saharan Africa. It produces research articles and reports on the most pressing development issues facing the continent and fosters a community of economists interested in Sub-Saharan Africa, within the World Bank and on the continent. Since July 1, 2020, the office supports the two Vice-Presidencies for Sub-Saharan Africa (AFE and AFW).
Work in the Office of the Chief Economist in the Africa Region is organized around 6 pillars: 1. Production of periodical Macro-monitoring and outlook (“Africa’s Pulse”, Africa Weekly Economic and Financial Monitoring); 2. Knowledge generation: Regional Studies done in collaboration with Global Practices and Research papers; 3. Linking knowledge to operations: mainstreaming regional studies and ASA’s findings into DPOs, and review of selected investment projects; 4. Knowledge Management and Client engagement: Seminar Series, outreach to internal and external clients, conferences, etc.; 5. Quality control/review: Comments for corporate and regional products ASAs and Operations; 6. Knowledge uptake, capacity building/mobilization in client countries: Work with African research networks, think tanks, and Chief Economists of Government.
Duties & Accountabilities
The Senior Economist will work under the supervision of the Chief Economist for the Africa Region. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the following areas of work:
- Co-lead/Contribute to the preparation of Regional studies.
- Conduct high quality independent and policy-relevant research targeting peer reviewed economics publications in top general interest and field journals
- Generating original Economic research insights, via background papers, focused policy notes and other knowledge outputs of the Chief Economist’s Office.
- Contribute to comments on Corporate Flagship Reports, including WDR, GEP, Peer review other work and undertake other assignments as per the Chief Economist request.
- Help advance the goals and priorities of the Office of the Chief Economist, Africa region.
Selection Criteria
The applicant should meet the following requirements:
- A PhD in economics or closely related field;
- At least 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in economic policy, research or related areas, either internal or external to the World Bank Group;
- A proven track record in peer-reviewed economic research, with leadership experience in areas relating to economic policy.
- Ability to synthesize complex research findings for a policy or operational audience;
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills including a strong econometrics background, and general economic knowledge and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated track record of working with economic data and analytical tools and models to conduct economic analyses and produce user-friendly written outputs;
- Leadership experience in areas relating to economic development, economic policy making in Africa, and/or capacity building for senior government officials;
- Experience leading complex programs and projects;
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail;
- A proven track record in economic policy and research, relating to the topic of relevance to the World Bank Group and the countries of sub-Saharan Africa;
- Behavioral competencies that facilitate dialogue with country partners and country teams, including listening skills, capacity development skills, and ability to adapt advice to the local institutional realities;
- Commitment to teamwork, knowledge-sharing, capacity building and ability to influence across organizational boundaries;
If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year 0 months term appointment.
- General Economic Knowledge and Analytical Skills – Possesses a demonstrated track record of working with economic and sectoral data and analytical tools and models to conduct economic analyses and produce user-friendly written outputs; understands underlying statistical concepts.
- Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena – Understands policy making process; distills operationally relevant recommendations/lessons for clients.
- Policy Dialogue Skills – Identifies and assesses policy issues and plays an active role in the dialogue with the government and/or other stakeholders.
- Integrative Skills – Working to develop an integrated view across all facets of development economics.
- Written and Verbal Communication – Delivers information effectively in support of team or workgroup
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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