Lead Economist and Program Leader Job at World Bank

Lead Economist and Program Leader Job at World Bank… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at World Bank.

Description;

The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide thought leadership on core economic policy issues and strategic engagement, working closely with the CD and EFI team;
• Lead the economic policy dialogue with the government counterparts, and support CD in developing new business for the Bank;
• Lead coordination on macroeconomic policy dialogue with the IMF;
• Serve as the focal point on economic issues with clients and other external stakeholders, in consultation with CD.
• Lead and/or advise EFI teams on lending and nonlending tasks relating to economic policy and institutional reforms
• Work closely with other GPs on the preparation of key strategic pieces and/or engagement;
• Support the analytical work program of the CMU, including the preparation of SCDs, CPFs, CPSDs, CCDRs, and other key strategic pieces;
• Mentor and coach EFI colleagues working on the delivery of the practice’s work program
• Pro-actively contribute to EAEDR and CMU management, representing EFI within the country management team; contributing to the EFI regional management team;
• Coordinate EFI inputs into strategy, WPA, and reporting processes; and
• Provide strategic, process, and quality inputs into the overall EFI program where appropriate.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s or Ph. D in economics with at least twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated track record of technical and operational leadership in MTI in other countries.
• Strong analytical skills at the intersection of macroeconomics, structural and equity issues.
• Demonstrated track record in achieving impact through analytical work and technical assistance .
• Ability to develop integrative development solutions and advise on Bank strategic interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate EFI inputs (from MTI, FCI, GOV, POV) as well as other PG/GP inputs into an inclusive development framework.
•  In-depth knowledge of WBG financing operations, instruments, as well as analytical and advisory services.
•Demonstrated client orientation; ability to tap emerging opportunities, engage diplomatically while maintaining candor and courage of conviction, and deliver beyond client expectations.
• Proven experience in leading high impact development policy and/or investment operations.
• Demonstrated leadership in teamwork, in working across practices and disciplinary boundaries.
• High positive energy, self-driven professional
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex analyses to non-specialist audiences.
• Agility in working flexibly on a range of assignments and adjusting to a variety of complex and rapidly evolving tasks under tight deadlines.