Senior Economist

Senior Economist

Description

• Manage project teams, coordinate with cross-sectoral colleagues, and mentor junior staff to deliver high-quality outputs.

• Conduct analytical work—including sector assessments, impact evaluations, and policy analysis—to inform project design and policy dialogue.

• Represent the World Bank Group in discussions with government officials, donors, and partners, advocating for evidence-based education and skills policies and programs.

• Support knowledge sharing and capacity development activities, including workshops, seminars, and training sessions.

• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and results, ensuring compliance with Bank policies and procedures.

• Contribute to regional flagship studies, knowledge products, and strategic partnerships and networks to promote innovation and collaboration in World Bank supported approaches and programs.

• Contribute to other tasks as needed, including work on other countries in the region, and organizing events and conferences.

Selection Criteria

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Education, Economics or relevant field.

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Sustained record of achieving high-quality substantive results with experience in addressing complex issues in a holistic manner, and in designing, organizing and helping implement education and skills programs.

• Experience in working multisectoral, particularly with respect to (but not limited to), innovation, governance, skills development and job creation and poverty reduction.

• Demonstrated skills in analytical tools required for impact evaluation, economic, social and institutional research.

• Proven ability to interact effectively with clients, including ability to assist clients at all levels in their analysis, policy formulation, and education planning with a focus on results.

• Experience working with clients to build capacity and engage in policy dialogue on education and skills.

• Prior experience working in FCV environments will be a plus.

• Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena - Influences the design and execution of major policy and/or research initiatives; conceives and promotes innovations in development policies, project design, organization and management to improve operational and sector work.

• Policy Dialogue Skills - Has a track record of conducting effective policy dialogue with country counterparts; communicates and defends difficult issues and positions to senior bank management and government officials.

• Education Knowledge and Experience - Has extensive experience in analytical and operational work strengthening education systems, policies and programs. Is recognized for expertise in the Education arena within and outside the Bank and can represent the Bank in international fora.

• Integrative Skills - Possesses in-depth understanding of Bank resources in all areas of work in the network, and proven fungibility.

• Lead and Innovate - Inspires and influences others to drive innovation.

• Deliver Results for Clients - Acts as a trusted, strategic advisor, partnering with clients to deliver results.

• Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries - Leads collaboration across WBG and with partners drawing on robust professional networks.

• Create, Apply and Share Knowledge - Establishes an environment where knowledge is created, applied and shared.

• Make Smart Decisions - Makes timely decisions that have a broad impact.

• Operational Project Management - Demonstrates expert knowledge and understanding of project management tools & methodologies; ability to manage complex, multi-functional, cross-regional projects/programs including managing relationships with stakeholders & counterparties.

• Team Leadership - Demonstrates inspirational leadership combined with practical delivery of large-scale Bank initiatives; sought out to mentor other team leaders.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

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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