Economist

The Economist will design and implement advanced analytics on poverty and equity, support development of micro-empirical models, and contribute to operational knowledge and lending to reduce poverty and inequality. The role involves supporting country teams with geospatial and fiscal analytics and contributing to knowledge products and corporate engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cutting edge analytics on poverty and equity providing policy relevant guidance and fostering public debate
• Act as a team member on global reports
• Support development of micro-empirical models examining linkages between welfare, fiscal and social policies, incorporating spatial dimensions
• Develop and apply innovative analytical frameworks, tools, and technologies to assess spatial disparities and distributional impact of policies
• Support country teams in integrating geospatial and subnational fiscal analytics to strengthen operational engagement and inform policy dialogue
• Provide support to country teams in design of operations and strengthening data systems for evidence-based policymaking
• Contribute to production of public goods and knowledge products and facilitate knowledge flows between country and global teams
• Contribute to corporate engagement including reviews, preparation of briefs and policy notes on thematic issues, and delivery of rapid analytics and diagnostics

Requirements

• Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in economics, public policy, or other related field with a strong quantitative background
• Solid programming skills
• At least five years of relevant professional experience
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience in complex econometric analysis and statistical modeling
• Ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations for poverty and inequality reduction strategies, policies, and programs
• Experience integrating geospatial and household survey data to analyze spatial dimensions of poverty and inequality using GIS, remote sensing, and econometric methods
• In-depth expertise in at least two of the following: poverty mapping/small area estimation techniques, spatial econometrics and modelling, processing and management of big data sources, fiscal analysis with a subnational focus including revenue and expenditure data and distributional impacts of tax and expenditure policies
• Experience designing and delivering technical training and workshops to diverse audiences including government counterparts, researchers, and practitioners
• Excellent communication skills to present technical findings and policy implications clearly to varied audiences and produce high-quality written outputs
• Solid organizational and project management skills to manage multiple deliverables and meet tight deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment with shifting priorities
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and initiative while aligned with team objectives
• Ability to work flexibly, creatively, and multitask as needed
• High degree of self-motivation, positive attitude, commitment, and drive
• Superb interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and respect cultural, political and gender issues
• Ability to work with staff from all levels
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries
• Ability to responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making
• Experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent contexts is encouraged to be highlighted

Skills

• Econometric Analysis
• Statistical Modelling
• Quantitative Analysis
• Programming Skills
• Geospatial Analysis
• Household Survey Analysis
• GIS
• Remote Sensing
• Poverty Mapping
• Small Area Estimation
• Spatial Econometrics
• Big Data Handling
• Fiscal Analysis
• Revenue and Expenditure Data Analysis
• Distributional Analysis
• Technical Training Delivery
• Workshop Facilitation
• Policy Recommendation Development
• Project Management
• Digital and AI-enabled Tools

Languages

English