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. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org. The Human Development (HD) Practice Group (PG) The Human Development Vice Presidency (HDVP) at the World Bank Group includes the Global Practices of Education; Health, Nutrition, and Population; and Social Protection and Jobs; additionally, the HDVP houses the Gender group. As such, HD is central to the World Bank Group's goals to end extreme poverty by 2030 and raise shared prosperity. Over the past few years the World Bank's Human development sector has been delivering a scaled-up program with an active portfolio over $71.3B with engagements in 121 countries. New commitments in FY21 are expected to reach a total $21.2B by FY end. Human capital development, has taken a central role for the WBG, as a result of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and its impact. Social Protection & Jobs Global Practice Social protection systems help individuals and households, especially the poor and vulnerable, cope with crises and shocks, find jobs, improve productivity, invest in the health and education of their children; and also promote productive aging and protect aging populations. Social protection programs are at the heart of boosting human capital for the world's most vulnerable. They empower people to be healthy, pursue their education and income generating opportunities to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/socialprotection Global Solutions Groups (GSGs) aim to promote the flow of knowledge across regions and countries for more effective country engagements and to contribute to the international dialogue. GSGs play a key role in identifying innovations that have potential as global public goods, support their implementation at scale, and promote cross-regional learning. GSGs also help coordinate engagements across regions, and respond to corporate requests and mandates. In SPJ they include: Social Assistance; Ageing and Pensions; Labor and Skills; and Delivery Systems. The facilitation of each GSG is in the hands of a small team, complemented by an extended GSG team and Communities of Practice from the regions. GSG core staff are expected to allocate 50 percent of their time to provide cross-support to the regions, both in the form of short country engagement work – to brainstorm on innovations (particularly those with potential as global public goods), facilitate connections and cross-regional fertilization, peer review, provide targeted technical assistance and/or as core team member in country engagement tasks. The core GSG staff work closely together with the other GSGs to leverage synergies across topics. The Ageing and Pensions GSG focuses on policies and programs to address the challenges and opportunities offered by the demographic transition. The longevity/ageing agenda aims to promote longer, healthier and more productive lives. As populations age due to increased life expectancy and decreased fertility rates, governments are faced with challenges such as preventing old age poverty through predictable income and adequate and sustainable pension systems, providing social and care support to the elderly, and ensuring adequate healthcare. The Global Lead coordinates the activities of the global Ageing and Pensions team on global knowledge products, and policy advice and operational support to regions; and establishes collaborations with other Global Leads within SPJ, as well with other Global Practices, to address intersectoral challenges. Specifically, GL duties and accountabilities include: Area 1: Strategic Leadership of the GSG o Lead the GSG core team and the Bank-wide community on Ageing and Pensions o Provide intellectual and technical leadership; define and lead key knowledge products to be developed by the GSG o Position the World Bank within the global dialogue on Ageing and Pensions o Develop annual business plans with the leadership team and broader GSG community o Work with GSG and management to secure additional funding for knowledge work o Build relationships with internal partners to promote effective collaboration across Global Practices and GSGs o Build relationships with external stakeholders and players to forge partnerships, draw on external knowledge and expertise, and support resource mobilization o Serve as an active member of the SPJ leadership team Area 2: Community Building, Learning and Knowledge Sharing in the GSG o Organize and coordinate work on corporate requirements and support to country teams, through briefing materials, PPTs, references to pertinent country experiences, data sets, literature reviews, cross-support, etc. o Organize and lead the GSG community, identifying and bringing together affiliated staff, maintaining roster of expertise on core topic areas, leveraging skills and knowledge across the GP, convening GSG staff, and building knowledge bridges across countries and regions o Provide substantive leadership for learning such as regular BBL seminars, core courses, Core Knowledge Exchanges and HD Week sessions related to GSG topics o Mentor and support technical staff in deepening their expertise o Convene training, clinics, and dissemination activities to ensure that best practices are widely known and discussed Area 3: Lead, Guide, or Contribute to Specific Global Knowledge Activities o Identify critical data and knowledge gaps and develop approaches to fill them o Strengthen knowledge engagement throughout the GP o Lead or contribute to activities and products related to the GSG areas o Support development of cutting-edge knowledge in core topic areas Area 4: Provide Advisory Support Country Engagements, Leveraging Synergies to Global Knowledge Agenda o Provide timely advisory services on country engagement activities, including through cross-support o Support quality enhancement for selected country engagement activities o Serve as a peer reviewer and/or QER advisor on high-profile / high priority activities, and otherwise ensure that the technical peer review mechanism works effectively by maintaining roster of expertise on key topic areas and advising on choice of peer reviewers o Convene expert panels to provide advice on complex operations, development challenges, and engagements o Contribute on a more in-depth basis to selected country engagement activities as determined in periodic work planning exercises, ideally with synergies between the country and global activities. Selection Criteria In addition to the standard World Bank competencies with respect to knowledge, leadership, innovation and results, the following are characteristics we look for in the successful candidate: • Deep technical knowledge in pensions and solutions to aging • Passion for the work of the World Bank and the SPJ sector • Excellent track record in leading analytical and project work in the topic of GSG • Ability to make connections in substance and teams across topics, GSGs, sectors, organizations • Enthusiasm for promoting technical space for knowledge exchange – and for promoting technical expertise of others as core focal points in the GSG • Energy and enthusiasm for community building, learning, knowledge sharing, and mentoring • Leadership through influence of ideas rather than the authority of position or budget • Track record of leading large teams and delivering complex tasks • Excellent communications skills in English – formal and informal, oral and written, for technical and lay audiences • Fluency in other working languages of the World Bank is highly valued • Background in a range of country contexts (regions, income levels, stability/fragility, shape of SPJ systems) is highly valued [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) 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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Remark: The actual level of this role will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience Purpose of Job The Associate Director, Lead Research Economist pursues a high-quality research agenda in one or several areas pertinent to the EBRD, such as the green transition, economic inclusion, finance and development, firm productivity, and/or structural economic transformation. The Lead Research Economist also provides intellectual leadership to the rest of the Bank, including by providing input to policy dialogue and briefing notes. In addition, they act as a senior in-house advisor on methodological issues, such as survey design, causal inference, or the use of big data and machine learning. Externally, the Lead Research Economist is a recognized authority on their area(s) of expertise and regularly represents the Bank as a speaker at high-level fora and conferences. The Lead Research Economist is an active researcher who successfully and consistently publishes economic research in top-tier academic journals. Part of their research agenda may involve complex and multi-year projects such as randomised controlled trials or international surveys that require excellent project management skills. The Lead Research Economist also mentors junior researchers in OCE. Background OCE consists of a team of around 17 ecomonists and analysts. It contributes to the operational, policy and strategy work of the Bank and provides intellectual leadership on the economic transformation of the regions in which the Bank invests. OCE is responsible for economic research relevant to EBRD and its countries of operations, macroeconomic analysis, and relations with academia. It also leads the design and implementation of large-scale household and firm-level surveys; randomised impact studies; and the production of major EBRD publications, including the annual Transition Report. Facts / Scale - The Lead Research Economist is responsible for a high-quality research agenda in one or several economic areas pertinent to the Bank. He or she manages a Research Analyst as well as one or several interns, and may co-manage one junior research economist in OCE. The position is based in London and reports to the Director of Research. - The Lead Research Economist manages one or more large-scale and complex research projects, including randomised controlled trials (RCTs) or multi-country surveys, that require first-rate project management, budgeting, people, and logistical skills. He or she is also responsible for independently mobilising donor funds or external funding for such assignments. - The Lead Research Economist interacts closely and independently with other teams in the EBRD, such as Banking, Corporate Strategy, and VP Policy (including the Impact Team). - Part of OCE senior leadership, he or she may represent OCE at Bank committees and contribute to broader strategic and operational decisions around OCE's work. Accountabilities & Responsibilities - Lead and manage a research program in one or several thematic areas and be an experienced authority and intellectual lead on these areas. Provide research-based guidance to senior management within EBRD as well as communicate externally and authoritatively on these issues. - Publish research in top-rated, peer-reviewed academic journals. - Manage large-scale, complex, and multi-year/multi-country impact assessments and surveys, including generating the required internal donor funding and/or external funding. - Independently manage one or several chapters of OCE's annual Transition Report and other research-based policy reports. In charge of briefing notes for EBRD senior management, including the Chief Economist, VPs, and the President. - Internally, support EBRD colleagues with research-based analysis and advice. - Externally, he or she independently works together at senior level with other IFIs, in particular the World Bank Group, IMF and the EIB, on leading long-term and highly-visible joint research projects and the associated policy and research reports. - Externally, provide intellectual leadership and communicate on EBRD's research-based views on specific global economic trends and provide economic analysis to be shared with the media, clients and in various public forums. Represent the Bank at high-level events to further cement EBRD's external reputation as a knowledge-intense organisation. Independently interfaces with outside academics, think thanks and other IFIs. - Organize research conferences or EBRD's Annual Economics Symposium. - Provide guidance, mentoring and leadership to OCE analysts and interns. - The job requires extensive travel to manage field research in countries of operation, work with international co-authors and principal investigators, and to present research findings. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications - Ph.D. in Economics or Finance from a leading university. - A track record of research in fields relevant to EBRD, in the form of academic publications in areas such as development economics, industrial organisation, economic growth, labour economics, international trade, environmental economics, or finance. - Strong proven ability to translate complex research findings into clear policy advice and to advice senior management on the practical implementation of research findings to further the Bank's operational and policy goals. - Proven ability to gain trust from operational departments and to cooperate with them independently and to mutual satisfaction on large-scale research projects of high academic quality that provide meaningful input into EBRD's strategy, operations, and/or projects and policies. - Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, at the standard required for professional publication and official representation. - Strong knowledge of economic policy issues facing transition economies and emerging markets. - Fluency in one or more of the languages of the EBRD regions would be an advantage. Experience in team management would be a major advantage. - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently. - Ability to plan and organise work unsupervised. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Good organisational, project management, and multi-tasking skills. - Ability to operate in a multicultural environment and build effective working relationships with internal/external clients and colleagues. In the application of this role, please submit your CV with a full publication track record. What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: - Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; - A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; - An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. Please note, all our adverts close at 10.59pm GMT time. Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK. 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IFCa member of the World Bank Groupis the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record $43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. The Economic and Market Research Department (CER) focuses on operationally relevant research on firms and private sector development in emerging and low-income developing economies. This includes overseeing country private sector diagnostics, working to identify the most impactful business opportunities, creating a series of reports, undertaking research for peer-reviewed journals, organizing conferences with academia, and providing analytical input to guide IFC's strategy. The Department is seeking to recruit Senior Economist to contribute to and lead work on the new Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD 2.0), including its underlying sector analysis. The CPSD 2.0 is a core diagnostic of the World Bank Group, prepared jointly with staff of the World Bank. It identifies, at the country level, sectors or sub sectors with unrealized private investment potential and makes concrete and operationally relevant recommendations to alleviate constraints that hold back private investment that might otherwise result in economic growth and job creation. The position is based at IFC's headquarters in Washington, D.C. Duties and Accountabilities Reporting to the unit manager, the candidate will support the central unit for Country Private Sector Diagnostics (CPSDs) by (i) contributing to oversight, methodological guidance and development, and quality control for CPSDs; and (ii) lead individual CPSDs or sectoral work which will require engaging independently and proactively in analysis and tasks requiring the interpretation of complex or imperfect sets of information. The successful candidate will also conduct substantive empirical analytical work, particularly at the level of economic sectors and subsectors, demonstrating good command of the economics of a particular economic sector and key drivers of sector growth, productivity, profitability and efficiency, and present analysis in concise and clear written formats. Selection Criteria The candidate should have a deep and nuanced understanding of key drivers of, and approaches to, fostering private sector led economic growth in emerging markets/developing countries and key tools to create and promote efficient private markets. They will participate in the development and production of the new generation of Country Private Sector Diagnostics, including by undertaking related analysis of sector potential for private investment, growth, and job creation. The candidate should: • Have a PhD or master's degree in economics, Finance or a closely related field and at least 10 years of relevant work experience. • Demonstrate sound judgment in understanding and advising on the interface between public policy and private sector development in emerging markets and developing economies. • Have a deep understanding of key tools to create and promote efficient markets in emerging markets and developing economies. • Demonstrate a strong command of the economics and key drivers of sector growth, productivity, profitability and efficiency as well as impact of global sector trends on market opportunities and risks. • Have a solid track record of sound and politically astute judgement in the formulation of advice and recommendations to governments on policy and regulatory issues related to private sector development. • Have extensive experience working across World Bank Group institutional boundaries in support of economic and regulatory policy reform that supports private sector development. • Produce analytical studies on sectoral matters, including for external publication. • Possess a good understanding of, and experience with, the Bank Group's Country Engagement model. • Apply in-depth knowledge of the private sector in complex and/or difficult countries to influence collaboration efforts with the WBG, including country diagnostics and partnership frameworks. • Contribute to and/or lead diverse and multi-disciplinary teams in the design and use of research frameworks and tools for assessing investment and job creation impact from policy reform. • Have a track record of published analytical work and reports in the area of economics or economic policy. • Guide, advise, mentor and coach others to develop and broaden their scope of skills & knowledge in the Economic stream. • Clearly and concisely communicate in writing, complex and technical concepts and policy advice for use by non-technical policy makers. • Advise IFC/WB operations on actions required to help unlock private sector development and market creation. The candidate should be able to use this knowledge to lead and contribute substantively to country private sector diagnostics, policy notes, strategies on private sector development, and improving the enabling environment for private sector development. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) 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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IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit [www.ifc.org](http://www.ifc.org/) The IFC 3.0 strategy aims to stimulate more investment activity across emerging markets, especially in Low Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict affected States (FCS). Our goal is to create, deepen, and expand markets and design and develop impactful investment projects. This strategy is, in part, premised on improved country/sector diagnostic, strategic, and public sector engagement capabilities, which seek to: 1) resolve obstacles to private sector growth via diagnostic and strategic work that informs both IFC operations and relevant IBRD/IDA policy operations; and 2) overcome the shortage of investable projects in priority markets by proactively improving the private sector ecosystem at the country and regional level. The IFC's Country Advisory and Economics unit for Europe (CEUAE) is seeking to recruit a Senior Economist to be based in Paris, and reporting to its manager - also based in Paris. The CEUAE team is responsible for: • Producing both regional and country-level economic assessments to support IFC's strategy and operations; • Leading/Collaborating with World Bank Group (WBG) colleagues to produce analytical products such as Country Private Sector Diagnostics (CPSDs) and IFC Country Strategies; • Significantly contributing to WBG country engagement, including analytical and strategic products such as Systematic Country Diagnostics (SCD), Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDR), as well as IBRD/IDA lending operations; and • Putting IFC's country strategy and diagnostic recommendations into practice through Advisory projects that engage with governments, regulators, civil society, development partners and other relevant stakeholders to reform markets and sectors and address key bottlenecks to private sector development. Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior economist is expected to contribute to all three primary functions of CEUAE, namely: strategic and economic analysis, operational delivery, and operational support. She/he will be responsible for: • Contributing to regional work on formulating country and regional strategies to maximize IFC's impact and address development challenges. • Leading/Contributing to select WBG analytical work, including CCDRs and CPSDs. • Leading/contributing to IFC's engagement with the World Bank and IFC teams to help advance select private sector reform priorities through the World Bank operations (including policy-based lending and investment lending) and IFC's upstream and advisory work. • Leading/contributing to the operationalization of key strategic and diagnostic recommendations through the design and implementation of client-facing Advisory Services projects that support reform implementation and investment facilitation in line with IFC's strategic priorities. • Mentoring and providing quality control of strategic and analytical work, as well as operational projects delivered by junior members of the team. Selection Criteria • Advanced degree in Economics, with at least 12 years of relevant professional experience; PhD in economics is desirable but not required. • A track record of relevant analytical work, especially country private sector diagnostics at macro-, sector-, and micro- level. Good understanding of the interdependence between various sectors of an economy and capacity to integrate micro and sectoral issues with the overall macroeconomic framework. • Ability to translate economic and policy analysis into country and sector strategies / programs. • Experience with policy dialogue, lending operations (including policy-based and investment lending) and delivering programs and solutions to the clients. • Knowledge of the WBG country engagement process and experience of leading the WBG analytical work such as Country Economic Memorandum (CEM), SCD, Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP), CPSDs, CCDRs, and Investment Climate Assessments (ICA) is desirable. • Strong writing skills, including the ability to write quickly and concisely on a variety of topics in a well-structured manner. • Strong communication skills, including ability to interact with internal stakeholders within the WBG, policy makers in IFC's client countries, and participate in policy development initiatives in collaboration with the WB / MIGA / external stakeholders. • Demonstrated interpersonal skills, proven ability to work effectively as a team leader and team member, build and maintain relationships with colleagues, manage junior staff and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders. • A proven ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, adjust to changes in schedule and priorities, and juggle concurrent tasks effectively and efficiently. • Experience in the climate change agenda is a plus. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) 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. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. 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Duty Station: Multiple Successful applicants should: - Have a Master's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in the respective field relevant to the ToR or possess seven years' experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. - Be prepared for potential deployment to crisis settings with short notice. Additionally, specific preferences include: - Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish, with Russian and/or Portuguese considered advantageous. - Encouragement is particularly extended to female applicants. In addition to candidates from the Global South. Qualification: Advanced university degree in economics, development economics or related quantitative social sciences. HOW CAN ECONOMISTS CONTRIBUTE TO UNDP'S MANDATE? At UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), we are on a mission to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions around the world. UNDP is the United Nations' global sustainable development organization working across 170 countries. The UNDP Global Policy Network (GPN) draws on expertise globally to provide more effective responses to the complex development challenges countries face in achieving the SDGs and responding to crisis in an integrated and coherent manner. Anchored in the Crisis Bureau (CB) and the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS), the GPN has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP's Strategic Plan, which is aligned with the 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). To support UNDP's work to countries on implementing the SDGs, UNDP is updating its pool of experts to support economic analysis and modeling. The roster of experts will be positioned to provide a continued pool of expertise to countries focusing on supporting implementation of actions and delivering results on the ground. Successful candidates will be invited to join UNDP's GPN ExpRes Roster under one or more of the five economists sub-profiles and may be considered for future relevant assignments with UNDP. Retention in the Roster of selected experts will be contingent on continuous delivery of satisfactory services. The Experts Roster for Rapid Response (ExpRes) is a recruitment and deployment mechanism which maintains pre-vetted consultants on a roster and contracts them quickly for Country Office support. The primary purpose of this roster has been to deploy technical experts to UNDP Country Offices/regional teams/ HQ units on short notice. The ExpRes roster provides pre-selected and technically vetted consultants across 30 profiles and 198 sub-profiles to support the work of UNDP and other UNDP partner agencies. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK The consultant, when selected from the roster for an assignment, may take on the following general duties and responsibilities: · Stocktaking of publicly available data and information (e.g., government policies, strategies and reports) centered around (but not limited to) assignment-specific themes. · Author ToRs and agreements to acquire relevant data; and document and manage all data. · Specify scope and technology (software and computing) requirements for analysis and document the code used for the analysis. · Write different knowledge products (e.g., briefs) on a range of economic policy matters as background papers oriented toward UNDP country offices and national governments. · Write detailed reports that document analytic work that capture context, methods, results, discussion, and policy recommendations. They will be called upon to execute analysis in the following areas: (role specific) 1. Economist: computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling · Build /Update Social Accounting Matrice (SAM) used to calibrate the country specific CGE model. · Lead in the formulation of relevant scenarios to conduct simulations for policy analysis. · Based on the formulated scenarios, specify, calibrate, and implement CGE model(s) to quantify economic impacts. · Run sensitivity analysis regarding model parameters. 2. Economist: economic policy advice/analysis · Conduct research and write policy analyses, including on fiscal and economic policy issues as well as on areas related to climate change, resilience, health, gender, poverty/inequality and energy, with a special focus on low- and middle- income countries. · Develop analytical tools and processes to contribute to the diagnosis and monitoring of economic policy and evaluate their expected impact on development. · Analyze the synergies, coherence, and trade-offs of diverse economic policy measures. · Advise relevant personnel on the forthcoming priorities, anticipate policy challenges and opportunities. 3. Economist: macro econometrics and dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) modeling · Lead in the formulation of relevant scenarios to conduct simulations for policy analysis. · Specify, calibrate, and execute DSGE models to quantify dynamics of sector-specific policy choices on the economy. · Build forecasting models using times series (AR, SVAR, VAR). 4. Economist: microanalysis/behavioral economics · Identify relevant data sources and compile the respective datasets. · Analysis of data to quantify economic impacts. · Identify and assess the most suitable methodology to perform specific measurements. · Generating quantitative estimates of economic impacts on households and firms (e.g., broader social, poverty and environmental impacts). Build Microsimulations model and lead in the formulation of relevant scenarios to conduct simulations for policy analysis. 5. Economist: partial equilibrium analysis · Gather data (supply and demand sides) to calibrate to calibrate the country specific model. · Lead in the formulation of relevant scenarios to conduct simulations for policy analysis. · Set up, calibrate PE tools to generate analysis on households, firms, and the environment. · Run sensitivity analysis regarding model parameters. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: At UNDP, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UNDP recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNDP, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UNDP's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UNDP personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference checks. Requirements and skills Global Call -Economist This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit [www.ifc.org](http://www.ifc.org/). The IFC 3.0 strategy aims to stimulate more investment activity across emerging markets, especially in Low Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict affected States (FCS). Our goal is to create, deepen, and expand markets and design and develop impactful investment projects. This strategy is, in part, premised on improved country/sector diagnostic, strategic, and public sector engagement capabilities, which seek to: 1) resolve obstacles to private sector growth via diagnostic and strategic work that informs both IFC operations and relevant IBRD/IDA policy operations; and 2) overcome the shortage of investable projects in priority markets by proactively improving the private sector ecosystem at the country and regional level. The Country Advisory and Economics team for the Eastern and Southern Africa Region (CAEAE) supports the region through provision of country economic diagnostics, strategy, and engagement products as well as through direct support to operational teams and country units, in collaboration with economists throughout the World Bank Group. Specifically, the team has four principal functions: • Producing both regional and country-level economic assessments to support IFC's strategy and operations. • Collaborating with regional and industry colleagues to produce analytical products such as Country Private Sector Diagnostics (CPSDs) and IFC Country Strategies. • Significantly contributing to WBG products such as Systematic Country Diagnostics (SCD), Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDR), and IBRD/IDA lending operations; and • Putting IFC's country strategy and diagnostic recommendations into practice through Advisory projects that engage with governments, regulators, civil society, development partners and other relevant stakeholders to reform markets and sectors and address key bottlenecks to private sector development. CAEAE is hiring a Senior Country Economist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya working closely with IFC country, industry, and upstream teams in select countries in the Eastern Africa Region. The Country Economist will report to the Country Advisory & Economics Manager in CAE. Roles & Responsibilities: • Lead the monitoring of macro-economic conditions and trends for countries in a designated IFC country cluster within the sub-region, and advise the IFC Regional Director, Country Managers, and operational teams on its impact on IFC operations. Help identify macro-economic risks to IFC investments and strategies to mitigate them. • Lead, review, coordinate macro-economic analysis to support IFC investment operations including due diligence. Draft and peer review relevant sections of IFC Board papers including country context and strategic fit. • Provide intellectual and technical leadership on topics of economic or strategic relevance to IFC, and produce policy and technical notes, briefs, presentations, and country reports for as requested by country management. • Lead, contribute, and review Country Private Sector Diagnostics, Country Climate Development Reports, and provide IFC input to WBG Country Engagement products, including Country Partnership Frameworks, Progress and Learning Reviews and other joint initiatives. • Serve as liaison with local and HQ World Bank teams (esp. CMU, EFI), IMF, and other development partners on the ground as well as client governments to help ensure that IFC engagements are aligned with WBG strategies and government development strategies. • Lead the support for IFC Country Managers and teams in the country cluster to develop IFC country strategies/ strategy updates to help maximize IFC development impact. • Support the development of industry strategies in the region. Monitor and support the implementation of Country Private Sector Diagnostic recommendations, sectoral deep dives, and policy reform implementation. • Facilitate interaction and exchange of expertise and knowledge with the broader IFC Economics VPU and CAF Region. Lead on analytical work/ research on selected topics that inform IFC country programs and strategies as well overall PSD research agenda. • Mentor and support junior colleagues with technical and professional leadership. Selection Criteria • Master's or Ph.D. degree in economics/international development/ public policy or business/finance, with strong grounding in economics both from academic and practical experience perspective with a minimum of 10+ years (PhD with 7+ years) of relevant professional experience. • Strong analytical skills in macroeconomic, fiscal, trade policy and growth analysis, including related to climate change. • Demonstrated leadership in applying economic theory and concepts, and to contribute to discussions with internal clients on topics of economic or strategic relevance. • Solid understanding of IFC project cycles, approval/decision processes, and key drivers of IFC business decision making as well as knowledge and understanding of key IFC/WBG products and instruments and how they are deployed to pursue private sector development and country engagement. • Experience in and strong knowledge of the economic context and challenges of countries in Africa. • Demonstrated leadership qualities, initiative, and results orientation, with effective teamwork and mentoring skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with high level stakeholders in English (French desirable). [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) 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. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. 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IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit [www.ifc.org](http://www.ifc.org/). The IFC 3.0 strategy aims to stimulate more investment activity across emerging markets, especially in Low Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict affected States (FCS). Our goal is to create, deepen, and expand markets and design and develop impactful investment projects. This strategy is, in part, premised on improved country/sector diagnostic, strategic, and public sector engagement capabilities, which seek to: 1) resolve obstacles to private sector growth via diagnostic and strategic work that informs both IFC operations and relevant IBRD/IDA policy operations; and 2) overcome the shortage of investable projects in priority markets by proactively improving the private sector ecosystem at the country and regional level. The Country Advisory and Economics team for the Eastern and Southern Africa Region (CAEAE) supports the region through provision of country economic diagnostics, strategy, and engagement products as well as through direct support to operational teams and country units, in collaboration with economists throughout the World Bank Group. Specifically, the team has four principal functions: • Producing both regional and country-level economic assessments to support IFC's strategy and operations. • Collaborating with regional and industry colleagues to produce analytical products such as Country Private Sector Diagnostics (CPSDs) and IFC Country Strategies. • Significantly contributing to WBG products such as Systematic Country Diagnostics (SCD), Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDR), and IBRD/IDA lending operations; and • Putting IFC's country strategy and diagnostic recommendations into practice through Advisory projects that engage with governments, regulators, civil society, development partners and other relevant stakeholders to reform markets and sectors and address key bottlenecks to private sector development. CAEAE is hiring a Senior Country Economist to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa working closely with IFC country, industry, and upstream teams in select countries in the Southern Africa Region. The Country Economist will report to the Country Advisory & Economics Manager in CAE. Roles & Responsibilities: • Lead the monitoring of macro-economic conditions and trends for countries in a designated IFC country cluster within the sub-region, and advise the IFC Regional Director, Country Managers, and operational teams on its impact on IFC operations. Help identify macro-economic risks to IFC investments and strategies to mitigate them. • Lead, review, coordinate macro-economic analysis to support IFC investment operations including due diligence. Draft and peer review relevant sections of IFC Board papers including country context and strategic fit. • Provide intellectual and technical leadership on topics of economic or strategic relevance to IFC, and produce policy and technical notes, briefs, presentations, and country reports for as requested by country management. • Lead, contribute, and review Country Private Sector Diagnostics, Country Climate Development Reports, and provide IFC input to WBG Country Engagement products, including Country Partnership Frameworks, Progress and Learning Reviews and other joint initiatives. • Serve as liaison with local and HQ World Bank teams (esp. CMU, EFI), IMF, and other development partners on the ground as well as client governments to help ensure that IFC engagements are aligned with WBG strategies and government development strategies. • Lead the support for IFC Country Managers and teams in the country cluster to develop IFC country strategies/ strategy updates to help maximize IFC development impact. • Support the development of industry strategies in the region. Monitor and support the implementation of Country Private Sector Diagnostic recommendations, sectoral deep dives, and policy reform implementation. • Facilitate interaction and exchange of expertise and knowledge with the broader IFC Economics VPU and CAF Region. Lead on analytical work/ research on selected topics that inform IFC country programs and strategies as well overall PSD research agenda. • Mentor and support junior colleagues with technical and professional leadership. Selection Criteria • Master's or Ph.D. degree in economics/international development/ public policy or business/finance, with strong grounding in economics both from academic and practical experience perspective with a minimum of 10+ years (PhD with 7+ years) of relevant professional experience. • Strong analytical skills in macroeconomic, fiscal, trade policy and growth analysis, including related to climate change. • Demonstrated leadership in applying economic theory and concepts, and to contribute to discussions with internal clients on topics of economic or strategic relevance. • Solid understanding of IFC project cycles, approval/decision processes, and key drivers of IFC business decision making as well as knowledge and understanding of key IFC/WBG products and instruments and how they are deployed to pursue private sector development and country engagement. • Experience in and strong knowledge of the economic context and challenges of countries in Africa. • Demonstrated leadership qualities, initiative, and results orientation, with effective teamwork and mentoring skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with high level stakeholders in English (French desirable). [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) 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. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). - Additional services for Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. 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