Senior Country Economist

Senior Country Economist

Job #:

req20571

Organization:

World Bank

Sector:

Economics

Grade:

GG

Term Duration:

4 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:

International Recruitment

Location:

Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):

English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:

1/16/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

The World Bank Group is one of the largestsources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique globalpartnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty,increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public andprivate sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data,research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent globalchallenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

The Global Practice forMacroeconomics, Trade and Investment (MTI)

The MTI Global Practice leads the World BankGroup's dialogue and engagement with clients in macroeconomics, fiscal policy,trade, competition and investment. MTI links the macroeconomic dialogue withprograms focused on expanding the role of the private sector in economicdevelopment. In our day-to-day engagement with countries, we support Ministriesof Finance, Trade, Economy and Production in their pursuit of reform agendasconducive to strengthening inclusive growth led by the private sector. Furtherinformation: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/unit/mti-gp

MTI in Eastern andSouthern Africa

The AFE MTI unit for Southern Africa and theHorn of Africa (EAEM2) is looking for a Senior Country Economist, to be basedin DC. The selected candidate is expected to contribute substantially and/orlead analytical and operational work. She or he will report to the MTI PracticeManager covering the EAEM2 unit, which comprises 14 countries over threeCountry Management Units: AECS1 (South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho,Namibia), AECS2 (Mozambique, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles), andAECE3 (Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan). The unit has recently seen asignificant increase in work program following the onset of COVID-19 includingthrough DPOs in countries that have not been borrowing. The unit has verystrong focus on promoting inclusive growth, structural reforms, and prudentmacro-fiscal policies.

Duties include:

- Lead or contribute to MTI core deliverables including Development Policy Operations and other lending operations, core advisory services and analytics (ASAs) including Country Economic Memorandums (CEMs), Public Expenditure Reviews (PERs), Regional Flagships, and policy notes and technical notes on a wide range of issues. These include fiscal policy, domestic revenue mobilization, natural resources revenue management, economic diversification, public investment management, economic transformation and jobs, and fiscal decentralization.

- Lead or participate in the design, preparation and dissemination of analytical economic work and reporting, including bi-annual economic updates, macroeconomic modelling/forecasting, ASAs and various briefs;

- Lead and coordinate the policy dialogue on macroeconomic and fiscal policy and economic growth issues with the authorities, with the IMF and economic departments of other development agencies and non-government stakeholders

- Where relevant, advise sector teams and government authorities on the macroeconomic implications of sector policies and investment decisions, including in the selection and execution of public investments;

- Provide analytical inputs for and advise the Country Management Unit (CMU) on country strategic engagement and economic policy issues, including through active participation in key review meetings;

- Support the analytical work program of the Country Management Unit (CMU), including the preparation of Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCDs), Country Partnership Frameworks (CPFs);

- Support the Practice Manager and the GP with corporate demands, quality control of deliverables, and the preparation of ad-hoc briefs;

- Coach and support the professional development of junior economists;

- Contribute to the interpretation of analytical findings, formulation of key messages, and identification of policy implications and recommendations that are supported by the evidence;

- Contribute to the drafting of presentations, memos, reports, notes, blogs, and analytical findings as per business needs.

Selection Criteria

- At least Masters degree in Economics and 8 years of relevant experience.

- General Economic Knowledge and Analytical Skills - Possesses Cross-country knowledge in economic specialty and demonstrates ability to link the macro, institutional, and micro-level behaviors; able to support findings/policy recommendations with credible analysis and tools.

- Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena - Translates technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interacts with clients at the policy level.

- Policy Dialogue Skills - Anticipates needs and requests in the field and conducts independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners.

- Integrative Skills - Understands relevant cross-sectoral areas how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-sectoral work in lending and non-lending operations.

- Macroeconomic Skills and Country Economics Experience - Able to translate technical analyses of macroeconomic, debt, trade, fiscal policy, and growth linkages into policy recommendations and cross-country lessons.

- Written and Verbal Communication - Demonstrates the ability to influence and persuade others to accept ideas and suggestions (such as counterparts in government, international partner organizations, academia, and Bank colleagues, senior staff and managers).

This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.

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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