Date of Closing is 10/22/2023, 11:59 p.m. UTC | Economist Job Vacancy In U.S, Washington, DC | World Bank
- Economist
- Job number: req24632
- Business: World Bank
- Sector: Reducing Poverty
- Level: GF
- Term Time: four years and 0 months
- International Recruitment as a Type of Recruitment
- Location: United States, Washington, DC
- Language(s) required: English
- Favorite Language(s):
- Date of Closing: 10/22/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY), 11:59 p.m. UTC
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Description
Do you desire to develop a profession that is actually valuable? You have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to assist our clients in overcoming their most pressing development challenges by working for the World Bank Group. The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five organizations committed to eradicating extreme poverty, boosting shared prosperity, and advancing sustainable development. It is one of the greatest sources of finance and information for developing nations. We collaborate with public and private sector partners, invest in ground-breaking projects, and use data, research, and technology to discover answers to the most pressing global challenges. We have 189 member countries and more than 120 offices globally. To learn more, go to www.worldbank.org.
Responsibility & Role:
An economist is needed to work with our South Asia team in Washington, DC. You will be urged to support the practice’s local and international knowledge base, as are all Poverty GP members. You will be responsible for the following tasks in particular:
- Take part as a key team member in projects addressing microfinance, labor markets, equity, spatial, gender, and multidimensional poverty, as well as mobility, vulnerability, agency, and voice diagnostics.
- Assist in developing technical and policy recommendations for national and sectoral teams on how to address eradicating poverty and promoting equity, as well as encouraging evidence-based decision-making.
- Use and create tools and technology to track trends in gender, equity, and poverty.
- Examine the distributional effects of investments and policies in the fiscal, social, and other sectors.
- Encourage the creation of initiatives for data exchange and analysis as well as statistical public goods.
Selection Standards
- The following is what we’re looking for: 1. A seasoned development micro-economist who is dedicated to lowering poverty and boosting shared prosperity and who has practical expertise using creative and avant-garde methods and tools to that end. 2. An expert with a track record of solid analytical work, outstanding judgment, and knowledge of international development. 3. An economist with strong technical skills who can develop high-quality technical outputs and apply technical findings to policy.
Minimum level of education and experience
- A minimum of a master’s degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, public policy, or a similar discipline is required, along with at least five years of relevant professional experience. A doctorate is desired in these fields.
other criteria for selection
- Proven competency in at least one of the three work streams around which the country-level programs of the poverty global practice are organized. It would be ideal to have experience in more than one of those work streams;
- The Application of Technical and Quantitative Skills Microeconomist – Has expertise in statistical modeling and microeconomics, and has designed, implemented, and analyzed household surveys, administrative data, large data, and advanced econometric analyses;
- Outstanding interpersonal skills; capacity to work productively in multidisciplinary teams; ability to hear and incorporate ideas from various sources, including governments, NGOs, and donors; respect for and sensitivity to issues of culture, politics, and gender;
- The ability to guide, coach, and inspire more junior staff members while working with personnel at all levels.
- Proficient public speaking and excellent written and spoken English skills (required). Experience working as a practitioner in developing and/or transitioning nations, as well as experience with operational programs relating to gender, labor, and/or poverty (including capacity development), are desired.
Core Competencies of the World Bank Group
- Comprehensive benefits are provided by the World Bank Group, including a retirement plan, health, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, including parental leave, and reasonable accommodations for those with impairments.
- With a motivated and dedicated team, we take pride in being an equal opportunity and inclusive company that does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or handicap.
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