Economist

Economist

Job #:

req20445

Organization:

World Bank

Sector:

Economics

Grade:

GF

Term Duration:

3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:

International Recruitment

Location:

Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):

English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:

6/14/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want a career that is truly worthwhile and meaningful?Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global institution 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 World Bank (WB) is hiring hundreds of Economists over the next few years. We are seeking to build a pipeline of interested and qualified Economists with areas of specialization in: Agriculture, Climate, Education, Energy, Environment, Extractives, Fragile States, Governance, Health, Poverty, Tax, Transport, Urban, Water, and many more.

As we build our WB Economist pipeline, we would like to invite you to submit your resume and a cover letter to show your interest, and we will search and hire from this Economist pipeline as vacancies become available. We will reach out to you directly as vacancies arise and ask about your interest in being considered.

Selection Criteria

Currently at the WB, we employ over1500 Economists, who are all at different stages of their careers. The educationbackground typically includes a PhD or advanced degrees in Economics or similarareas. Economists at the WB work in a variety of settings, in research and inoperations. Below is a sample of what an Economist working in Operations mightbe expected to do/know:

- Excellent quantitative and analytical background with a track record producing analytical work in a relevant WB sector.

- Superb social skills; ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, and to listen and integrate ideas from diverse sources, governments, NGOs and donors, other partners while being respectful and sensitive to cultural, political and gender issues.

- Solid client-orientation and diplomatic skills combined with candor and courage of opinion.

- Broad knowledge and understanding of linkages between major sectors of the economy

- Knowledge and experience in development arena - Understands policy making process; ability to distill 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 - Ability to see issues from an integrated view across multiple facets.

- Strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to present complex analyses to non-specialist audiences.

The primary language used in the WB isEnglish, other official languages include Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese,Russian and Spanish. Candidates who speak English and other official languageswill be most competitive.

The World Bank hires staffinto international and local appointments, offers competitive remunerationrates and excellent benefits. Positions may be at HQ in Washington, DC orglobally around the world.

We continually search for qualifiedindividuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe.

We willsearch and hire from this Economist pipeline as vacancies become available. Wewill reach out to you directly as vacancies arise and ask about your interestin being considered.

For moreinformation about the work in the World Bank check out our website:

https://www.worldbank.org/en/home

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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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