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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. 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 Country Economist/Operations Officer to be based in Luanda, Angola working closely with IFC country, industry, and upstream teams in select countries in the Southern Africa Region. The Country Economist/ Operations Officer will report to the Country Advisory & Economics Manager in CAE.    Roles & Responsibilities: In this role, the selected candidate will serve as a Country Economist/ Operations Officer for the CAE team in Luanda, Angola. He/she will work closely with IFC Country Management Unit, Upstream, Investments and Advisory staff as well as World Bank staff in executing both country economic as well as reform advisory and business development activities. Specifically, the candidate is expected to: •  Monitor the macro-economic conditions and trends for countries in the designated IFC country cluster and advise the IFC Country Manager and operational teams on its impact on IFC operations, in particular, macro-economic risks to IFC projects and strategies to mitigate them. •  Provide macro-economic analysis to support IFC investment operations including due diligence. Draft relevant sections of IFC Board papers including country context and strategic fit. •  Contribute to Country Private Sector Diagnostics, Country Climate Development Reports, and provide IFC input to WBG Systematic Country Diagnostics, Country Partnership Frameworks, Progress and Learning Reviews and other joint initiatives. •  Support IFC Country Manager and teams to develop IFC country strategies to help maximize IFC development impact.  •  Maintain close liaison with World Bank teams, other development partners and client governments to help ensure that IFC engagements are aligned with WBG strategies and government development strategies. •  Support the implementation of IFC country and industry strategic priorities through advisory reform support in selected sectors and projects. Closely liaise with upstream and industry colleagues in preparation and execution of CAEAE advisory projects in the country cluster. Support client in implementing recommendations and help trouble shoot as needed. •  Contribute to analytical work on selected topics that inform IFC country and sector programs. •  Support business and project development in line with client and market needs while working collaboratively across WBG. •  Participate in senior level client meetings to provide technical advice and monitor progress in implementing relevant reforms to unlock investment.   Selection Criteria •  Master's degree in economics, business, finance, or closely related field with a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience, or with PhD and 3-5 years of relevant experience. •  Ability to apply economic theory and concepts and demonstrate a solid understanding of key drivers of economic growth in emerging markets and to contribute to discussions with internal clients on topics of economic or strategic relevance. •  Ability to carry out analytical work and demonstrate judgement in making sound assumptions when there are gaps in data and information. •  Ability to assess market failures and economic soundness and feasibility of policy options to enhance investment attractiveness and private sector development, from a cross-cutting and sectoral perspective. Ability to understand the economic parameters behind private investment decision making. •  Ability to consider problems from new perspectives and expand on the thinking/solutions proposed by others; independent engagement in analysis and tasks requiring the interpretation of complex or imperfect sets of information. •  Logical, coherent approach to economic/strategic questions based on own work and an awareness of organizational or departmental strategies. •  Ability to communicate clearly economic and technical concepts to non-technical audience and present key messages and most relevant findings in compelling manner and appropriately embed empirical support for conclusions and recommendations. •  Demonstrate good command of the economics of a particular sector & key drivers of sector growth, productivity, profitability & efficiency. •  Ability to build strong work relationships with colleagues across operational teams, country teams and organizations within the World Bank Group. •  Experience in and strong knowledge of the economic context and challenges of countries in Africa. •  Solid over standing 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. •  Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with high level stakeholders in English and Portuguese.   [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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Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org. The Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment (MTI) Global Practice leads the World Bank Group's dialogue and engagement with clients in macroeconomics, fiscal policy, trade, competition and investment.  MTI links the macroeconomic dialogue with programs focused on expanding the role of the private sector in economic development. Almost half of MTI professional staff are decentralized to the field working closely with the Country Management Units (CMUs) and in proximity to the clients! MTI professionals often work across sectors helping carry out key integrative functions. In this context, we are responsible for the preparation and delivery of the majority of the Bank's Development Policy Operations using both IDA and IBRD resources. We also lead or participate in a wide variety of AAA-Analytic and Advisory Activities and client advisory work requiring integrative functions that add to the core Macroeconomic expertise. For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/unit/mti-gp In West and Central Africa, the World Bank is a leading partner with a growing portfolio of 350 projects totaling more than $38 billion in areas such as agriculture, trade and transport, energy, education, health, water and sanitation- all to support job creation, gender equality, poverty reduction, and better lives. Across the continent, the World Bank's program has nearly doubled over the last 10 years. By 2030, about 87% of the world's extreme poor are projected to live in Sub-Saharan Africa, so this is where our mission to end extreme poverty and to promote shared prosperity will be achieved. The EAWM1 unit covers work in 13 countries within the Africa Region, including the Senegal (AFCF1), Côte d'Ivoire (AFCF2), and Mali (AFCW3) Country Management Units (CMU).   Duties and Accountabilities: As part of the broader MTI Cabo Verde team, specific responsibilities of the Country Economist include the following: 1.       Independently research and analyze a wide variety of specific economic, financial, country or sector topics and issues for lending, research, and/or policy related tasks. 2.       Lead the regular macroeconomic monitoring of Cabo Verde, which includes the Macro and Poverty Outlook (MPO), with the Poverty GP, provide weekly updates, and contribute to the development of an annual Economic Update. 3.       Develop, and update, a model / framework with key country economic and social data for Cabo Verde that serves a basis for broader MTI work products. 4.       With the support of the Senior Country Economist, coordinate the policy dialogue on macroeconomic and fiscal policy and economic growth issues with the Cabo Verdean authorities, with the IMF and economic departments of other development agencies and non-government stakeholders. 5.       Support and/or co-lead fiscal and debt non-lending activities, including – but not limited to - Public Expenditure Reviews (PER)/Public Finance Reviews (PFR) and Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA); 6.       Support and/or co-lead core country diagnostics such as Country Economic Memorandums (CEM) and other growth diagnostics, working with other GPs to integrate structural, sectoral and macroeconomic issues, as well as working on the Climate Change Development Report (CCDR) and associated engagements on climate change. 7.       Co-manage projects, trust funds, and grants and support data needs of sectoral staff. 8.       Advise sector teams on the macroeconomic and fiscal implications of sector policies and investment decisions - for example on the oil and gas and power sectors - and provide cross-support where relevant. 9.       Provide analytical inputs for and advises the Country Management Unit (CMU) on country strategic engagement and economic policy issues, including participation in review meetings. 10.   Under this position, the Economist will interact and at times lead discussion with a wide variety of groups including counterparts in government and in a variety of international and other partner organizations, academia; Bank counterparts within and across sectors, networks; and managers across the Bank Group.   Selection Criteria For this position, you should have demonstrated outstanding technical skills, a capacity to operate successfully across sectors and with other development partners, and first-rate interpersonal skills! You must be able to interact effectively with senior members of the government, senior officials of donor governments, across Bank GPs, and with Bank senior management. - Minimum of a Master's degree in economics, with five years of experience. A PhD would be an asset and is equivalent to three years of experience. - Strong technical and operational skills as evidenced in a proven track record in delivery of World Bank (or similar) operations, such as Development Policy Lending or analytical reports; - Proven sense of initiative, results orientation, and leadership qualities, as well as effective teamwork skills; - Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak persuasively and to present ideas clearly and concisely with senior policy officials. - Strong integrative capacities; i.e., ability to situate IDA activities within a coherent strategic framework. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbally and written. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly on complex topics to a wide variety of audiences. - Excellent interpersonal and negotiations skills and ability to work flexibly, creatively and to multitask as the need arises. ·         Work independently, seeking guidance and instruction on new, unusual or complex assignments. - A high degree of self-motivation, positive attitude and drive. - Strong commitment towards team work and knowledge sharing, especially across the World Bank Group   [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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The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.     About this position:  The Integration and Trade Sector (INT) of the Vice Presidency for Sectors and Knowledge (VPS) seeks an outstanding and experienced Economist to lead its policy research projects. INT has a long tradition and a strong record of policy research, whose main motivation has been to consolidate, expand, and better distribute the welfare and growth gains of integration and trade.    What you'll do: Working independently with minimal oversight, you will: -      Lead the preparation and execution of policy research projects on trade, investment, productive development policies, and regional integration, ensuring the  production of knowledge outputs abides by the highest scientific standards.  -      Contribute to the thorough evaluation of trade, investment, productive development, and regional integration policies and institutions in Latin America and the  Caribbean and provide evidence-based policy recommendations to IDB's member countries.  -      Write working papers and policy research flagships on the topics described above, as well as disseminate them through publications in professional journals, presentations in internal and external scientific and policy workshops and conferences, and pieces for general audiences such as blogs. -      Contribute to the effective integration of technical knowledge and analysis into the design, monitoring, and evaluation of INT's operations, technical              cooperations, and initiatives, including with the private sector (platforms, fora, events).  -       Participate in and co-lead joint research projects, data gathering initiatives, and dialogue with other areas of the IDB Group; multilateral, regional,                  international, and national institutions; and leading universities.  -        Contribute to IDB's country programming exercises and policy dialogues.  -        Make technical recommendations to relevant IDB Group-wide initiatives and activities. -        Build and maintain internal networks, including the Sector Economic Advisor and other INT organizational areas, to access and expand knowledge. -        Coach and mentor junior staff to build technical expertise.   What you'll need: -  Education: A Ph.D. degree in Economics. -        Experience: You have a minimum of 10 years of professional experience with policy research and data analysis in international trade, investment, productive development, and regional integration, with a proven record of publications, particularly in leading scientific journals. -         Languages:  Proficiency in English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of Spanish, French, and/or Portuguese is a plus.   Key skills:  Technical track (without supervisory responsibilities):   ·                     Learn continuously    ·                     Collaborate and share knowledge    ·                     Focus on clients    ·                     Communicate and influence    ·                     Innovate and try new things     Requirements  ·    Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our [48-member countries](https://www.iadb.org/en/about-us/how-are-we-organized?open_accordion=9). We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.   ·    Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.     Type of contract and duration   ·          International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.    What we offer   The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include:   ·          A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.  ·          Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave.  ·         Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.   ·          Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.   ·          We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.  ·          Hybrid and flexible work schedules.  ·          Health and well-being:  Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.   ·         Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and                learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.   ·          Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.   Our culture   At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.   Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.   We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.   Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.       About the IDB Group   The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab, offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.      About IDB   The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance, and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region.     Follow us:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/inter-american-development-bank/  https://www.facebook.com/IADB.org  https://twitter.com/the_IDB    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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Organizational Setting The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.  In an effort to enhance its support to rural people to overcome poverty and food insecurity and to foster food system transformation, IFAD is establishing the Office of Development Effectiveness (ODE). This new office will be responsible for managing, measuring, and facilitating the effectiveness of IFAD operations through a focus on results, including in mainstreaming areas. ODE will be responsible for (i) designing operational policies and procedures to enhance the quality of design and delivery of IFAD's supported operations to drive the kinds of productive, inclusive, sustainable and resilient transformative results that can be scaled to make significant impacts in eliminating global rural hunger and poverty; (ii) assessing the quality of IFAD-financed sovereign and non-sovereign operations, grants, country strategies and operational strategies and policies in terms of overall quality at design and the compliance to countries' and IFAD's policies and commitments; (iii) assessing the impact of IFAD's operations, and monitoring and reporting on the performance of IFAD's portfolio, including mainstreaming issues; (iv) managing the allocation of IFAD's resources throughout each replenishment cycle; (v) being a knowledge broker by consolidating lessons learnt, identifying and enhancing knowledge, and innovative practices and facilitating their use within the organization; (vi) contributing to positioning IFAD in the global development agenda, particularly the one related to SDG2 and food system transformation;  Provides expert guidance on IFAD's strategic direction and contributes to corporate and operational policy discussions. The Office works in close coordination with other departments, offices and divisions in IFAD and the Chief Economist, works under the direct supervision of the Vice President of IFAD.  *The structure of IFAD is currently undergoing a recalibration process. The definite set-up of the Office of Development Effectiveness is being finalized and is subject to organizational adjustments. Further details will be communicated to selected candidates during the recruitment process.   Job Role The Chief Economist is responsible for managing an IFAD office and serves on IFAD's senior management team. The main focus of the Chief Economist is on strategic leadership of IFAD development effectiveness, innovation and management. The incumbent is responsible for the management and delivery of the Office's programme of work within an allocated budget. The Chief Economist, manages and directs the human, financial and material resources of ODE and holds responsibility over the effective and efficient delivery of its programme. The incumbent provides authoritative and technical advice to senior management on the Fund's Strategic Framework, strategic planning, policy, and office programme and operational management. Chief Economists, provide inputs and advice based on ODE products at the request of the President, vice President and senior management.  The Chief Economist is a member of the IFAD Executive Management Team with a corporate responsibility for the Fund.   Key Functions and Results 1. STRATEGIC PROGRAMME DIRECTION AND IFAD'S MISSION: The Chief Economist leads the work of IFAD's Office of Development Effectiveness by providing strategic leadership and guidance to staff on IFAD's mandate.  The incumbent also guides the direction in the development and interpretation of major policies, regulations and rules, and systems that govern the work of the office and ensure they support office goals and objectives within the overall Fund mandates and strategies.  The Chief Economist also serves as the chief Quality assurer for the IFAD programmes and projects, as well as a trusted business/programme advisor with a significant role in authoritative policy advice within the Fund at the senior management level as well as in policy dialogue in their representational activities.  2. ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE AND POLICY STRATEGY: The Chief Economist acts as a champion for change, promoting and endorsing solutions to intractable challenges and has an entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry. They encourage evidence-based knowledge generation and its dissemination in all activities and contribute to resource mobilization activities and to evidence-based policy making at the international, national, and local level to advocate for the extreme poor and food insecure in rural areas. The incumbent advocates the Organization's policy positions and expands the Organization's external visibility and positioning. In order to promote organizational change and keep abreast of technology advancement they set clear priorities for the Office and lead by example. 3. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT AND RESULTS BASED MANAGEMENT: The Chief Economist leads and contributes to the corporate development effectiveness agenda and plans, monitors and leads IFAD's collaboration with its institutional partners and member countries on resource mobilization and corporate partnerships, in accordance with agreed priorities, approved programme/budgets, strategic objectives and corporate policies. They promote the development of rigorous evaluations, reviews, analysis, and lessons to inform IFAD's lending and non-lending portfolio (including country programme strategies, policy engagement initiatives, etc.), particularly on issues surrounding food security, agriculture, and rural development. The incumbent oversees the development and implementation of the annual programme and budget of the Office in the context of IFAD's Strategic Framework and IFAD Replenishment Commitments and provides guidance in the assessment and reporting of corporate impacts of IFAD's funded projects.  4. REPRESENTATION AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS: The Chief Economist develops and maintains political and business relationships with key donor Member States and strong collaboration with strategic partner organisations, including borrowers, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, UN agencies, funds and programmes, international financial institutions (IFIs), non-governmental organizations and academic institutions, which among other partnership priorities, can help drive mobilisation of resources from the financial sector and private sector as desirable. Chief Economist serve as designated representative of the Fund in official United Nations committees and networks, and in IFls, multilateral and bilateral meetings, symposia, fora and Global conferences upon request of the President, and build organizational networks with peers in major private, public and international institutions.  5. MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES: The Chief Economist is responsible for ensuring the transparent, equitable, and efficient management of IFAD's resources, including human, financial, and material resources. This includes managing staff through workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, and career development. They are also responsible for managing the division's budget, ensuring accountability and fiduciary integrity. Additionally, they are responsible for managing material resources and promoting knowledge and content management to achieve innovative outcomes and cost-effective processes. The Chief Economist also leverages information technology to improve business results, reporting processes, and client services. Given that the Office of Development Effectiveness is a new Office in IFAD's corporate structure, the Chief Economist is responsible for leading the establishment of the office, including fine-tuning of roles and responsibilities and the definition of specific lines of collaboration to ensure smooth vertical and horizontal collaboration with other IFAD departments and offices to foster smooth operational and knowledge sharing.  In parallel with the establishment of the Office, the Chief Economist is responsible for providing intellectual leadership and an authoritative contribution to the integration of knowledge and innovation into IFAD's operations and overall business model.     The key responsibilities for the Chief Economist, include: - Leading the design of operational policies and procedures and assessing the quality of design of IFAD's supported operations and policies for improved development results and sustainability of benefits. This includes leading on:  - Operational policies and procedures for country strategies and operations - Compliance of key operational building-blocks, such as procurement and Social, Environmental and Climate Assessment Procedures (SECAP) procedures, and corporate commitments - Managing operational resources in line of corporate policies and priorities as well as tracking results and performance including mainstreaming priorities. This includes overseeing: - Management of the Performance-Based Allocation System (PBAS) and Borrowed Resource Access Mechanism (BRAM) - The system for monitoring and reporting on the delivery of the programme of loans and grants - Management of the self-evaluation architecture, corporate reporting on operational performance and results and efforts for greater transparency - Coordination of the development of corporate ICT systems and databases for operations - Management of external reporting with the Independent Office of Evaluation (IOE) and other external partners - Advising and overseeing the results tracking system, facilitating the incorporation of knowledge and innovative practices into the operations, and the assessment of the impact of IFAD's supported operations. This includes overseeing: - Monitoring and evaluation and conducting impact assessments to understand whether changes in the lives of project participants can be attributed to the project itself and report on the overall impact of IFAD's portfolio - Provision of evidence-based support and strategic guidance on innovations that can enhance operations and institutional function - Brokering the knowledge, innovation, and lessons learnt and facilitating the incorporation of knowledge management from country strategies and first stages of design through implementation and assessment. - Liaison points for strategic planning and technical content for food system transformation and other global for a - The Chief Economist leads the secretariat of the arms-length analytic and technical reviews of the design quality at entry of country strategies and operations and acts a secretary of the Operational Strategy and Policy Guidance Committee.    Key Performance Indicators Chief Economists establish IFAD's priorities and provide leadership to division-level programme and operational management activities, ensuring a results-based approach to meeting assigned goals and objectives. Leadership activities include the optimal utilization of human, financial, technology, and material resources for greater efficiency and effectiveness. The Chief Economist, ODE is responsible for IFAD's operational effectiveness, providing strategic leadership and assisting the President and Vice President. The Chief Economist works with the executive management team to establish operational goals and strategies, overseeing their implementation to ensure IFAD's sustainability in delivering quality assessments in support of IFAD-funded programmes and projects.    Working Relationships Chief Economists are responsible for building and maintaining strong working relationships both within and outside of IFAD. Internally, they provide strategic advice to the President and Vice-President and collaborate with other departments, offices and divisions to ensure effective coordination of programme planning and activities. Externally, they develop strategic partnerships with a range of institutions, including borrowers, development agencies, UN agencies, and non-governmental organizations, for the purpose of programme cooperation, knowledge sharing, policy dialogue, and resource mobilization. Chief Economists also represent IFAD in official committees, meetings, and conferences, and build organizational networks with peers in major private, public, and international financial institutions.  As a member of IFAD's 's senior management, the Chief Economist, supports the President and Vice President in providing vision and oversight, as well as reporting to governing bodies.   Job Profile Requirements Organizational Competencies: Level 2: - Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externally - Communicating and negotiating - Acquires & uses a wide range of communication styles & skills - Demonstrating leadership - Leads by example; initiates and supports change - Focusing on clients - Contributes to a client-focused culture - Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Challenges, innovates & contributes to learning culture - Managing performance and developing staff - Manages wider teams with greater impact on others and on the organization - Managing time, resources and information - Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resources - Problem-solving and decision-making - Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impact - Strategic thinking and organizational development - Staff in management and/or strategic leadership roles - Team working - Fosters a cohesive team environment Education: - Level - Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in Economics or related field, preferably a PhD. Degree must be from an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php.  - Relevant certifications (ICCE) would be an asset.  Experience: - At least 15 years of substantive relevant experience at an international level in an institution, which could include multilateral development banks and/or international financial institutions, UN agencies or other development finance-related organizations.  - Demonstrated leadership experience with strategic vision and proven skills to manage a complex organization with staff of diverse cultural backgrounds in multiple locations.  - Extensive and proven managerial experience with a focus on people management.  - Progressively responsible management experience in senior level positions.  Languages: - Required: English (4 - Excellent) - Desirable: French, Spanish and/or Arabic (3 – Good)    Skills: - Economic evaluation: Know-how relevant to specific role in Evaluation roles (e.g. Monitoring and managing evaluation processes and methodologies, carrying out Programme/Project evaluation, Impact evaluation, Corporate-level evaluation) - IFAD governance & mandate: In depth knowledge of IFAD`s governance structure, mandate, strategic priorities and technical work - Policy making: Ability to provide expert guidance on IFAD's strategic direction and contribute to corporate and operational policy discussions - IFAD partners: Knowledge of IFAD's partners' functioning and mandate, such as the public sector (e.g. governments and policy, institutions and system), non-state actors (NGOs, CSOs, Foundations, etc.) and private sector actors - Strategy implementation: Ability to lead and manage the development and implementation of medium to longer-term strategies for IFAD / for respective divisions - Policy dialogue: Know-how in the representation of IFAD as a trusted and strategic partner, advocating and promoting IFAD's mandate and vision; effective consultations with IFAD counterparts - like ministries and governmental bodies at all administrative levels, donors, civil society - Change management: Role modelling, anticipation of key risks & conflicts and formulation of contingency plans/solutions, action-oriented - Confidentiality & Discretion: Establishes self and division as trusted advisor to internal stakeholders by maintaining high level of discretion and confidentiality in assignments; demonstrates sound judgement when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential matters; drives good governance and is a "Culture Carrier" demonstrating IFAD institutional conscience through his/her work. - Corporate approach: Ability to bring in corporate vision and priorities into one's area of work (e.g. budgeting going beyond simple budgetary considerations, taking into account strategic priorities) - Integrity and ethics: Strong emphasis on acting with honesty, not tolerating unethical behaviour, demonstrating equity, impartiality and sensitivity in exercising authority and interacting with staff, and other stakeholders. Conduct must be guided by IFAD core values, the Code of conduct and a high sense of ethics. - Leadership: Group thought leader, sought out by others and providing mentorship and effective guidance to others; Ability to build trust, inside and outside the organization by acting as a role model for IFAD's core values and competencies, and to provide a clear sense of direction, mentorship and effective guidance to the team, strategizing the IFAD's goals, giving the vision, empowering the team and ensuring a positive environment for all. - Political acumen: Ability to conduct sound political analysis and understand complex environments, providing options and advice - Specialized communication skills: Ability to negotiate on behalf of IFAD and drive for creative and pragmatic solutions in complex negotiations with key partners, both public and private sector - Evidence-based policy: Know-how in the formulation of concrete and actionable policy recommendations based on hard evidence (going beyond simple data interpretation) Position specific skills: - Analytical and strategic thinking skills: Outstanding ability to analyze and synthesize qualitative and/or quantitative information from a variety of sources and filter out key insights and recommendations.  - Quantitative skills: Significant understanding of the collection and quantitative analysis of impact assessment and operational data - Operational experience: Significant experience in working with operations in the context of an International Financial Institution - Results management: Strong understanding of managing for results in the context of an International Financial Institution - Social & Environmental Safeguards: Know-how in Social & Environmental compliance in the context of an International Financial Institution   Other Information Applicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location and official travel on behalf of the Fund to any part of the world at any time, in line with business needs, strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD. The definite set-up of the Office of Development Effectiveness is being finalized and is subject to organizational adjustments. Further details will be communicated to selected candidates during the recruitment process. In accordance with IFAD's provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD's remuneration package, please visit [IFAD's compensation and benefits page](https://www.ifad.org/en/careers/compensation-and-benefits) on our website. Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements.  [See here](https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://commonsystem.org/cp/calc.asp&data=05|01|d.pittarellobelben@ifad.org|5901d8932a474727948e08db6e890c40|dc231ce49c9443aab3110a314fbce932|0|0|638225307133143452|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=4zc3H3nylmhA8b4AzuETgw1xb5a6UGl8ihGbn04HhVg=&reserved=0). Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews. In the interest of making most cost-effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. 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* Kindly note that the duty station for this position is still to be confirmed either to be in Valencia or Geneva UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built, we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit [our website](https://www.unicef.org/) to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.   For every child, a Champion Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Manager (UNISON), the Business Analysis Manager (UNISON) is expected to work in the ongoing planning, design, development, testing, rollout, and support of the private and public partnership CRM solution, UNISON (Salesforce), and its transition to steady state. The incumbent will be a vital link between the business and technical teams and be responsible for drafting documents as required, consulting and coordinating with relevant Divisions/Countries/National Committees as necessary and translating requirements to support effective integration of the system with other UNICEF enterprise platforms.   This role is expected to take ownership and respond to operational issues and communication to the wider team. The incumbent must demonstrate strong ability to effectively self-manage priorities and be able to collaborate effectively between end users and the technical team.   The incumbent will provide support and guidance to staff, and work closely with the Senior Manager, Business Relations Management team, business stakeholders, platform vendor and technical team (Salesforce Solution lead, Integration developer, Salesforce support resources, contracted providers of Salesforce Apps) in ensuring uptake and adoption of the technical solution.  How can you make a difference? The Business Analysis Manager (UNISON) will track progress, plans and risks across workstreams for the continued evolution of UNISON, and work with workstream leads on risk mitigation and enhancement plans. He/she will advise the Senior Project Manager (UNISON) on communication to senior leadership, providing overall plans, actions and deliverables related to this initiative across four areas: 1. Onboarding and Leading Diverse User Groups - Co-develop the strategy and detailed plan for the deployment, implementation and operationalization of new technologies, enhancements, and techniques to improve UNICEF and Natcom users' experience, along with updates to comprehensive the business learning curriculum to ensure the proper adoption of an evolving UNISON. - Model target adoption roadmap and fundraising impact, including operational and staff benefits, documenting fact-based impact across all areas supported by the UNISON. - Create sales material with clear, empirical narratives on the value proposition, to encourage systematic adoption. - Work cross-functionally with ICTD, PFP ICT, PPD, PFP, ROs and COs, and other Divisions as appropriate in documenting business needs and ensuring they become technical requirements for solutions that are fit for purpose and have an ongoing support structure. 2. Project Management for global, regional, and local efficiency - Establish a communication process with key decision points and timelines across all aspects of UNISON development, ensuring stakeholders are informed and equipped to leverage the technology. - Coordinate, monitor and update project plans and schedules. - Organize and participate in stakeholder meetings, and document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings. - Prepare necessary presentation materials for meetings. - Ensure deadlines are met and provide progress reports on new functionality implemented. - Develop project strategies, ensuring views of all parties are considered, verified, and validated, and appropriately prioritized to meet initiatives objectives. - Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable. - Provide meaningful and consistent management metrics. 3. Document and maintain business requirements  - Maintain and update planning tools and assessments to support technical design, business requirements gathering and the implementation of the CRM.  - Participate in planning, development, testing, and global roll out of the enhancements on the CRM.   - Create and maintain documentation on processes, policies, application configuration, user support materials and systems operations documents. 4. Enterprise Stewardship   - Build and maintain key relationships across the organization to ensure UNISON's success. - Ensure stakeholder views are managed towards the best solution. - Coordinate the documentation, including lessons learned and appropriate processes - to be implemented. - Report on common sources of technical issues or questions and make recommendations to technical team. - Provide recommendations for possible process changes to help optimize current procedures in support of maximizing outcomes. - Manage daily workload and maintain SLA to provide quality services to end user.  To qualify as a Champion for every child you will have... Education: - An advanced university degree in one of the following fields: Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Fundraising, Management, or another relevant technical field is required.  - Alternatively, a first-level university degree in a relevant field combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.  - Salesforce training and/or certifications is an asset. Experience: - A minimum of eight years progressively responsible professional work experience in project and/or operations management or private sector partnerships and/or fundraising is required, with progressively increasing responsibilities, including for strategy development and implementation.  - Experience of rolling out large-scale Salesforce solution is required, preferably at a global scale and for UN or non-profit sector.  - Experience in planning and executing large-scale and complex training and/or change management initiatives is required. - Experience in providing strategic advice and data inputs for senior level decision-making is an asset. - Budget and vendor management experience is required. - Familiarity with and experience in developing partnerships and/or fundraising (with businesses, foundations, major donors, or public sector partners) is an asset, and specifically in a UN context.   Language requirements: - Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: [UNICEF Values](https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values) The UNICEF competencies required for this post are... - Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1) - Works Collaboratively with others (1) - Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1) - Innovates and Embraces Change (1) - Thinks and Acts Strategically (1) - Drives to achieve impactful results (1) - Manages ambiguity and complexity (1) are required. During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: [our competency framework](https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF's_Competency_Framework.pdf).  UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. [The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone](https://www.unicef.org/careers/equity-inclusion-and-diversity-unicef), irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a [wide range of benefits to our staff](https://www.unicef.org/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing), including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and [reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-provides-reasonable-accommodation-job-candidates-and-personnel-disabilities). UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks:  As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found [here](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories). Advertised: 07 May 2024 W. Europe Daylight Time Deadline: 21 May 2024 W. 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Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. 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 poverty on a livable planet. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners; invest in groundbreaking projects; and use data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org   Background / General description:  Prospects Group. The Prospects Group of the Development Economics Vice-Presidency provides timely analysis on global economic and financial developments, and their impact on the member countries of the WBG. Internally, it informs and helps define policy positions of the WBG and provides analytical support for WBG operations. Externally, the Prospects Group aims to influence global policy debates on major macroeconomic and development issues. In fulfilling this objective, the Prospects Group leads the WBG's monitoring, analyzing, and forecasting work in global macroeconomics. It produces topical and policy-oriented analytical work, including the semi-annual WBG corporate flagship Global Economic Prospects report and the semi-annual Commodity Markets Outlook report. In addition, the Prospects Group produces a wide range of analytical studies that appear as working papers, policy notes, and research publications in scientific journals, conference volumes, and book chapters.  Position. The Prospects Group is looking for a highly competent professional to serve as Lead Economist for a dynamic team of economists with the following main tasks.  •Provide intellectual guidance and leadership for high-quality research and surveillance work on topical issues that are of high concern to policy makers in emerging market and developing economies.  •Make critical contributions to the Global Economic Prospects (GEP), one of the World Bank Group flagship reports, and the Commodity Markets Outlook (CMO).  •Lead analytical chapters for the GEP as well as for other major reports on policy-relevant issues. These chapters and reports are founded on strong analytical content, using state-of-the-art econometric techniques, and will require a deep familiarity with topical issues in the current global policy debate. •Make critical contributions to the formulation of the Bank's views on the state of the global economy and regional economic outlooks. •Nurture a high-skilled, responsive team with the capability and flexibility to respond to changing thematic focus of the flagship reports as well as clients' needs, including those of Senior Management. •Provide analytically-founded support for Senior Management and other parts of the World Bank Group. •Continuously renew and upgrade the Prospects Group's expertise and analysis in the area of economic modeling and macroeconomic analysis at the global, regional, and country levels. •Collaborate with other units and various experts in order to play an active and leading role in the Prospects Group's and the World Bank's policy-oriented research. •Work as a key member of the Prospects Group's management team. The successful candidate will be an integral member of the staff, working closely with the Director and senior staff. The Lead Economist will be expected to deliver under tight and frequent deadlines in a fast-paced environment. S/he will work closely with a team of talented economists.   Selection Criteria •Master's degree with 12 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ph.D. in Economics and a strong record of academic publications preferred. •Outstanding drafting skills. •Demonstrated knowledge and experience with quantitative analysis, modelling techniques, and econometric skills. •Strong record of analytical and surveillance contributions to flagship reports and policy-oriented publications. •Demonstrated ability to provide intellectual leadership and guidance to the analytical and surveillance work of a team. •Demonstrated ability to conduct research with an eye for policy implications of technical analysis and modeling applications. •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in a multi-cultural team. •Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight and frequent deadlines. Required Competencies: •General Economic Knowledge and Analytical Skills Possesses a demonstrated track record of working with economic and sectoral data and analytical tools and models to conduct economic analyses and produce user-friendly written outputs.  •Research Temperament/Intellectual Curiosity Has demonstrated an aptitude for research through academic studies. •Written and Verbal Communication Delivers information effectively, including an ability to identify topical policy issues and articulate policy analysis. Experience as policy economist. •Deliver Results for Clients Proactively addresses clients' stated and unstated needs.   [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). 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Background UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).   The UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub (SFH) brings together UNDP's financial expertise to harness public and private capital for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)- supporting governments, investors and businesses in reaching climate, social impact and sustainability targets. Its work drives systemic change towards a sustainable financial architecture that benefits people and the planet.   Through the SFH, UNDP has been increasing its engagement in global financial and economic policy making through the work carried out in regulatory and market-based networks and different forums (I.e., G7, G20, UN's FfD process, etc.). UNDP has been assisting the G20 Presidencies in the implementation of their G20 priorities, including by providing the Secretariat of the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group since 2021 and housing and convening the implementation mechanism for the [G20 Sustainable Finance Technical Assistance Action Plan (TAAP).](https://g20sfwg.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TAAP_One-Pager_vf.pdf) The TAAP is a key initiative endorsed by the G20 leaders at the New Delhi Summit 2023 to enhance capacity building, raise awareness for sustainable finance, and strengthen efforts towards implementing the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) Transition Finance Framework.   The UNDP is seeking interns to conduct research supporting the implementation of the G20 Technical Assistance Action Plan implementation as well as other G20 SFWG duties.  The intern will contribute to this goal by conducting research, collecting and analysing data, and assisting in the preparation of reports.    Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Sustainable Finance Policy Specialist, the intern is expected to:    Research:  Research and identify relevant  providers of capacity building on sustainable finance related topics.  Develop a tagging system to create a comprehensive database of these initiatives.  Assist in the analysis of the mapping results to identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities in the current capacity building landscape for scaling up sustainable finance.  Develop research content showcasing a strong knowledge and understanding of the sustainable finance policies and regulations within the G20 countries.    Writing & Editing:  Contribute to the development of reports, presentations, and other communication materials to share the findings of the mapping exercise with relevant stakeholders.  Draft and edit a range of materials, including blog posts, brochures, presentations, and supporting documents for procurement and events.  Stakeholder engagement:  Support the TAAP team in engaging with capacity building providers and other stakeholders to gather additional insights and facilitate collaboration.  Write meeting minutes for calls with external partners (ministry of finance, central banks, international organizations, financial institutions, etc.).    Competencies Functional Competencies:  Excellent writing and editing skills in English required.  Good interpersonal skills: being able to listen and collaborate with a wide range of players, being able to work independently, being pro-active and taking initiatives.  Knowledge of finance, and/or sustainable finance is an asset.    Corporate Competencies:  Commitment to UNDP's mission, vision, and values.  Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age differences.  Highest standards of integrity, discretion, and loyalty.    Required Skills and Experience Current enrolment in a graduate program (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant field such as sustainable finance, economics, environmental studies, international development or other relevant streams or having graduated with a university degree in international development or other related and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.  Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather, organize, and synthesize information from various sources.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  Familiarity with sustainable finance concepts, frameworks, and initiatives is desirable.  Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.    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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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing the Infrastructure for Tomorrowinfrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 109 approved Members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and rated AAA by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity. The Economics Department is responsible for economic analysis in AIIB, which includes providing thought leadership for AIIB, such as preparing one of AIIB's annual flagship publications, the Asian Infrastructure Finance; conducting applied research (including but not limited to ex ante and ex post investment impact assessments, and market structure diagnostics); projecting country and sector infrastructure needs, producing project cost-benefit analysis; monitoring country debt sustainability and other macroeconomic risks. Going forward, infrastructure is pivotal for countries to tackle the triple challenges of economic development, climate change and nature degradation. Monitoring the progress of infrastructure expansion and deepening our understanding of investment impacts are thus critical from the analytical point of view. In addition, the private sector is taking an increasing role in infrastructure investment, but public-private-partnerships have been riddled with flaws. Offering in-depth analysis of sectoral market structure can help set the foundation for better leveraging private finance. The Economics Department is looking to hire an economist for its research and development impact pillar to provide analytical support to our operational teams and to our members.   Accountabilities & Responsibilities The postholder's key responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Assist in conducting economic analysis on project impact assessment, structural estimation, market structure diagnostics, and other relevant issues. - Support project cost-benefit analysis or reviews, and contribute to the preparation of regular country and sector context updates, following established methodologies and procedures. - Contribute to the preparation and publishing of AIIB's flagship analytical reports, providing substantive insights. - Collaborate with team members to gather relevant economic data from various sources, including government agencies, industry reports, and academic research. - Apply economic models, statistical techniques, and analytical tools to analyse the collected data; identify trends, patterns, and relationships within the data, supporting research/project/technical design. - Create compelling data visualizations, such as charts, graphs, and infographics, to help readers understand complex economic concepts and trends. - Stay up-to-date with the latest economic research and literature, incorporating relevant findings and theories into analysis to support outputs in complex projects. - Collaborate with colleagues and other departments in preparing select projects and work closely with the Chief Economist and Manager on tasks critical to the Department, foreseeing challenges and providing solutions when necessary; Review and verify all calculations and assumptions. - Assist the organization of seminars, workshops and roundtables to build up staff capacity and support the execution of project-related functions.   Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications - An applied economist with postgraduate degrees in economics (PhD is preferred), and minimum 3-5 years of relevant research experience in large international organizations, universities, research institutions, think-tanks or financial institutions. - Excellent econometric analysis and theoretical modelling skills are required. - Proficiency in common statistical software, modelling software, and data visualization, such as Stata, Python, R, MATLAB, is required. - Strong knowledge and experience in geospatial analysis and data science will be an advantage. - Experience in infrastructure project impact evaluation and structural modelling will be assessed positively. - Proficiency in oral and written English and solid communication skills. - High sense of integrity, ethics and accountability. - Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting, and to adapt and work under tight deadlines. AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation. Join in AIIB's mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond. 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En raison du départ à la retraite du titulaire, DM recherche pour son secrétariat à Lausanne, composé d'une équipe de 19 personnes, un.e :  RESPONSABLE DE LA COMPTABILITÉ À 80-100%  Mission :  Tenir la comptabilité de DM et d'autres institutions proches  Gérer les salaires et les assurances sociales des collaborateur.trices, des envoyé.es et des salarié.es d'institutions proches  Assurer le suivi administratif et la gestion financière des avoirs mobiliers et immobiliers    Nous offrons :  Un travail varié dans une petite équipe multidisciplinaire  Un engagement lié à des valeurs morales et éthiques  Des conditions de travail et des prestations adaptées au poste Profil :  - CFC d'employé.e de commerce avec maturité commerciale, ou équivalent - Expérience d'au minimum 5 ans en tant que responsable administration et comptabilité - Brevet fédéral de Spécialiste en finance et comptabilité, ou d'un titre jugé équivalent, un atout - Connaissance approfondie des processus salariaux et de la gestion des assurances sociales - Autonomie dans la réalisation des bouclements et bilans - Connaissance du système comptable Winbizz (Crésus un atout) - Sens de l'initiative, aptitude au travail en équipe, flexibilité - Aisance dans les relations humaines - Maîtrise des outils informatiques - Connaissances de l'anglais et/ou de l'allemand, un atout - Intérêt pour la mission de l'Église et la solidarité international

THE BANK: Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries).  The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy  and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified, namely: energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Bank is seeking to build a management team that will lead the successful implementation of this vision.   THE COMPLEX: The core mandate of the Vice Presidency (ECVP) is to lead the Bank Group on prioritizing the generation, analysis, dissemination, brokering and implementation of relevant knowledge solutions in all High-5 operational priorities and the cross-cutting themes of its Ten-Year Strategy. Such solutions must be a clear response to priority development challenges facing regional member countries (RMCs), individually or collectively and need to involve RMCs in both the planning and implementation of the solutions. The solutions include: (i) research on major development issues facing Africa and their relation to global economic governance and other major global public goods; (ii) country diagnostics and future perspectives; (iii) policy dialogue and advisory services; (iv) economic, sector, and thematic knowledge work; (v) improving national and sub-regional statistical systems; (vi) preparation, design and support to implementation of public financial management and Governance operations; (vii) capacity development for policy formulation and implementation; (viii) technical assistance and advice related to RMCs' management of natural resources; and (ix) knowledge dissemination and development of national, regional, and inter regional knowledge networks.   THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISONS: The mandate of the Country Economics Department is to position the Bank at the center of socio-economic knowledge-led Country and Regional strategies, policy dialogues and operations through (i) Strategy Documents: leading and contributions to the production of Country and Regional Strategy documents, including the Country Strategy Papers, Regional Integration Strategy Papers, Country Diagnostic Notes, and Regional Diagnostic Notes to inform country lending programs, (ii) Regional and Country Economic Reports: produces the Regional Economic Outlooks Reports, the Country Focus Reports, and the African Economic Outlook Country Notes to update on the economic, political and social developments in the country, (iii) Policy Dialogue: The department plays a key role in Country/Regional policy dialogues and in the Bank's collaboration with other Development partners, including participation in Country Thematic Groups in line with Paris Declaration on Aid effectiveness and Accra Plan of Action (iv) Economic and Sector Work: the Country Economics Department leads in the research and analysis of economic and sector issues at the country level to inform the design of Bank's strategy and programs in the country.The Country Economics Department is composed of the Office of the Senior Director (ECCE.0) the Lead Economists report to, and two (2) divisions, each overseen by a Division Manager: The Country Economics Department Division 1 (ECCE.1), which covers Central, North, and West Africa, and the Country Economics Division 2 (ECCE.2), which covers Nigeria, Eastern and Southern Africa. The two (2) Division Managers and the Lead Economists report to the Director of the Country Economics Department.   THE POSITIONS: Senior Country Economists work under the supervision of the Division Managers in the Country Economics Department and the Lead Economists for the region (on technical matters), and report administratively to Country Managers in charge of their countries of assignment. They also work in close collaboration with other internal and external stakeholders, under the guidance of the Lead Economist. The Senior Country Economists will focus on macroeconomic and economic development work to deepen country knowledge, strengthen the Bank's policy dialogues with country, regional, continental and global policymakers, preparation of Economic and Sector Works and coordination of the preparation of Country Strategy Papers and other relevant documents (mid-term review, completion report, etc.). Under the Bank's matrix system, the Senior Country Economist, who is a member of the Country Economics Department, will have a solid reporting line to the relevant ECCE Division Manager and a dotted reporting line to Country Manager where she/he is based.     KEY FUNCTIONS: The Senior Country Economists will: - Analyse the economic and financial situations of assigned Regional Member Countries, using internal and external information sources, and determine the implications for the programming and updating of Bank Group operations such as defined in the Country Strategy Paper. - Contribute to the preparation and dissemination of Bank's flagship publications and the publication of the Country Economics Department, including the African Economic Outlook, Regional Economic Outlooks and Country Focus Reports. - Support the Business Delivery Units (Regional department and country office) in the dialogue with the National Authorities and other stakeholders (Donors, CSO, Private sector, etc) with regular briefs and update on the economic and financial situations, preparation, and participations to meetings. - Undertake assigned Economic and Sector Work (including Country Diagnostic Notes), focusing on issues of governance profiling; and papers on relevant economic and financial issues in the development process; Country Notes for African Economic Outlook reports, Country Focus Reports, etc. - Identify, prepare, evaluate, and monitor the implementation of economic programmes, including macroeconomic programmes. - Coordinate the preparation of Country Strategy Papers, based on the Regional Member Countries' development strategies. - Maintain effective communication with the sector departments and other relevant units in the Bank and an active participation in review meetings (Country /regional team meetings) to ensure a coordinated approach in the implementation of the Bank's Strategy and lending operations in assigned countries. - Participate in Country Portfolio Reviews. - Participate in the preparation and monitoring of the implementation of measures under budget support loans. - Participate in aid coordination activities with bilateral and multilateral donors, with emphasis on promoting the co-financing of knowledge products, projects, and programmes. - Undertake Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA). - Participate in the preparation of Country Fragility and Resilience Assessment, Country Risk Assessment, etc. - Participate in the preparation of ECCE Divisions' budget and in the recruitment of consultants; prepare annual and triennial knowledge work programme and briefs on economic and sectoral developments, economic reforms programmes. - Develop and build client relations at all levels and plays a promotional role in generating new knowledge activities and related business for the Bank.   COMPETENCIES (skills, experience, and knowledge): - Hold at least a master's degree in Economics and other relevant fields and related disciplines. - Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in macroeconomic policy analysis and management issues and the economics of development at international level, gained in international organizations or relevant national institutions, working on African development issues and country strategy papers preparation. - Strong planning and organizational skills, including a proven ability to think strategically, seeing the big picture without sacrificing the details, negotiation skills and team building skills, as well as a credible ability to influence and present ideas. - Capacity to connect, understand and influence stakeholders at all levels. - Ability to handle the high-level demands of a complex organization, including the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. - Good grasp of the developing countries issues. - Solid technical and quantitative skills as an applied development macroeconomist. - Proven experience and record in economic modelling and forecasting. - Competence in the use of at least one standard econometric software for empirical analysis. - Very good knowledge of portfolio management and demonstrated knowledge of economics and analytical skills. - Strong experience in policy dialogue, as well as fragility assessment knowledge and skills. - Strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to deliver results on time. - Problem solving capabilities coupled to innovation skills and change management. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French or English, depending on the official language of the country, with a good working knowledge of the other language. 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THE BANK Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries).  The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified, namely: energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Bank is seeking to build a management team that will lead the successful implementation of this vision.   THE COMPLEX The core mandate of the Vice Presidency (ECVP) is to lead the Bank Group on prioritizing the generation, analysis, dissemination, brokering and implementation of relevant knowledge solutions in all High-5 operational priorities and the cross-cutting themes of its Ten-Year Strategy. Such solutions must be a clear response to priority development challenges facing regional member countries (RMCs), individually or collectively and need to involve RMCs in both the planning and implementation of the solutions. The solutions include: (i) research on major development issues facing Africa and their relation to global economic governance and other major global public goods; (ii) country diagnostics and future perspectives; (iii) policy dialogue and advisory services; (iv) economic, sector, and thematic knowledge work; (v) improving national and sub-regional statistical systems; (vi) preparation, design and support to implementation of public financial management and Governance operations; (vii) capacity development for policy formulation and implementation; (viii) technical assistance and advice related to RMCs' management of natural resources; and (ix) knowledge dissemination and development of national, regional, and inter regional knowledge networks.   THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISONS: The mandate of the Country Economics Department is to position the Bank at the center of socio-economic knowledge-led Country and Regional strategies, policy dialogues and operations through (i) Strategy Documents: leading and contributions to the production of Country and Regional Strategy documents, including the Country Strategy Papers, Regional Integration Strategy Papers, Country Diagnostic Notes, and Regional Diagnostic Notes to inform country lending programs, (ii) Regional and Country Economic Reports: produces the Regional Economic Outlooks Reports, the Country Focus Reports, and the African Economic Outlook Country Notes to update on the economic, political and social developments in the country, (iii) Policy Dialogue: The department plays a key role in Country/Regional policy dialogues and in the Bank's collaboration with other Development partners, including participation in Country Thematic Groups in line with Paris Declaration on Aid effectiveness and Accra Plan of Action (iv) Economic and Sector Work: the Country Economics Department leads in the research and analysis of economic and sector issues at the country level to inform the design of Bank's strategy and programs in the country.The Country Economics Department is composed of the Office of the Senior Director (ECCE.0) the Lead Economists report to, and two (2) divisions, each overseen by a Division Manager: The Country Economics Department Division 1 (ECCE.1), which covers Central, North, and West Africa, and the Country Economics Division 2 (ECCE.2), which covers Nigeria, Eastern and Southern Africa. The two (2) Division Managers and the Lead Economists report to the Director of the Country Economics Department.   THE POSITION: Principal Country Economist work under the supervision of the Division Managers in the Country Economics Department and the Lead Economists for the region (on technical matters), and report administratively to Country Managers in charge of their countries of assignment. They also work in close collaboration with other internal and external stakeholders, under the guidance of the Lead Economist. The Principal Country Economist will focus on macroeconomic and economic development work to deepen country knowledge, strengthen the Bank's policy dialogues with country, regional, continental and global policymakers, preparation of Economic Sector Works and coordination of the preparation of Country Strategy Papers and other relevant documents (mid-term review, completion report, etc.). Under the Bank's matrix system, the Principal Country Economist who is a member of the Country Economics Department, will have a solid reporting line to the relevant ECCE Division Manager and a dotted reporting line to Country Manager where he/she is based.    KEY FUNCTIONS: The Principal Country Economist will: - Analyse the economic and financial situations of assigned Regional Member Countries, using internal and external information sources, and determine the implications for the programming and updating of Bank Group operations such as defined in the Country Strategy Paper. - Contribute to the preparation and dissemination of Bank's flagship publications and the publication of the Country Economics Department, including the African Economic Outlook, Regional Economic Outlooks and Country Focus Reports. - Support the Business Delivery Units (Regional department and country office) in the dialogue with the National Authorities and other stakeholders (Donors, CSO, Private sector, etc) with regular briefs and update on the economic and financial situations, preparation, and participations to meetings. - Undertake assigned Economic and Sector Work (including Country Diagnostic Notes), focusing on issues of governance profiling; and papers on relevant economic and financial issues in the development process; Country Notes for African Economic Outlook reports, Country Focus Reports, etc. - Identify, prepare, evaluate, and monitor the implementation of economic programmes, including macroeconomic programmes. - Coordinate the preparation of Country Strategy Papers, based on the Regional Member Countries' development strategies. - Maintain effective communication with the sector departments and other relevant units in the Bank and an active participation in review meetings (Country /regional team meetings) to ensure a coordinated approach in the implementation of the Bank's Strategy and lending operations in assigned countries. - Participate in Country Portfolio Reviews. - Participate in the preparation and monitoring of the implementation of measures under budget support loans. - Participate in aid coordination activities with bilateral and multilateral donors, with emphasis on promoting the co-financing of knowledge products, projects, and programmes. - Undertake Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA). - Participate in the preparation of Country Fragility and Resilience Assessment, Country Risk Assessment, etc. - Participate in the preparation of ECCE Divisions' budget and in the recruitment of consultants; prepare annual and triennial knowledge work programme and briefs on economic and sectoral developments, economic reforms programmes. - Develop and build client relations at all levels and plays a promotional role in generating new knowledge activities and related business for the Bank. - Provide mentoring to junior economists.   COMPETENCIES (skills, experience, and knowledge): - Hold at least a Master's degree in Economics and other relevant fields and related disciplines. - Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in macroeconomic policy analysis and management issues and the economics of development at international level, gained in international organizations or relevant national institutions, working on African development issues and country strategy papers preparation. - Strong planning and organizational skills, including a proven ability to think strategically, seeing the big picture without sacrificing the details, negotiation skills and team building skills, as well as a credible ability to influence and present ideas. - Capacity to connect, understand and influence stakeholders at all levels. - Ability to handle the high-level demands of a complex organization, including the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. - Good grasp of the developing countries issues. - Solid technical and quantitative skills as an applied development macroeconomist. - Proven experience and record in economic modelling and forecasting. - Competence in the use of at least one standard econometric software for empirical analysis. - Very good knowledge of portfolio management and demonstrated knowledge of economics and analytical skills. - Strong experience in policy dialogue, as well as fragility assessment knowledge and skills. - Strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to deliver results on time. - Problem solving capabilities coupled to innovation skills and change management. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with a good working knowledge of French. - Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications.   THESE POSITIONS ARE CLASSIFIED INTERNATIONAL STATUS AND ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.   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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THE BANK: Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank's development agenda is delivering financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified, namely: energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa.   THE COMPLEX: The core mandate of the Vice Presidency (ECVP) is to lead the Bank Group on prioritizing the generation, analysis, dissemination, brokering and implementation of relevant knowledge solutions in all High-5 operational priorities and the cross-cutting themes of its Ten-Year Strategy. Such solutions must be a clear response to priority development challenges facing regional member countries (RMCs), individually or collectively and need to involve RMCs in both the planning and implementation of the solutions. The solutions include: (i) research on major development issues facing Africa and their relation to global economic governance and other major global public goods; (ii) country diagnostics and future perspectives; (iii) policy dialogue and advisory services; (iv) economic, sector, and thematic knowledge work; (v) improving national and sub-regional statistical systems; (vi) preparation, design and support to implementation of public financial management and Governance operations; (vii) capacity development for policy formulation and implementation; (viii) technical assistance and advice related to RMCs' management of natural resources; and (ix) knowledge dissemination and development of national, regional, and inter regional knowledge networks.   THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: The mandate of the Country Economics Department is to position the Bank at the center of socio-economic knowledge-led Country and Regional strategies, policy dialogues and operations through (i) Strategy Documents: leading and contributing to the production of Country and Regional Strategy documents, including the Country Strategy Papers, Regional Integration Strategy Papers, Country Diagnostic Notes, and Regional Diagnostic Notes to inform country lending programs, (ii) Regional and Country Economic Reports: produces the Regional Economic Outlooks Reports, the Country Focus Reports, and the African Economic Outlook Country Notes to update on the economic, political and social developments in the country, (iii) Policy Dialogue: The department plays a key role in Country/Regional policy dialogues and in the Bank's collaboration with other Development partners, including participation in Country Thematic Groups in line with Paris Declaration on Aid effectiveness and Accra Plan of Action (iv) Economic and Sector Work: the Country Economics Department leads in the research and analysis of economic and sector issues at the country and regional levels to inform the design of Bank's strategy and programs in the region and Regional Member Countries. The Country Economics Department is composed of the Office of the Senior Director (ECCE.0) the Lead Economists report to, and two (2) divisions, each overseen by a Division Manager: The Country Economics Department Division 1 (ECCE.1), which covers Central, North, and West Africa, and the Country Economics Division 2 (ECCE.2), which covers Nigeria, Eastern and Southern Africa. The two (2) Division Managers and the Lead Economists report to the Senior Director of the Country Economics Department.   THE POSITION: The Lead Economist is a key member of the Country Economics Department. Reporting substantially to the Senior Director of the Country Economics Department and administratively to Regional Directors Generals, Lead Economists work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, Country Economists, ECVP's management, Sector Complexes' staff and management, and country/regional/global policymakers. The Lead Economist is responsible for coordinating the work of the Country Economists as well as the design and implementation of the Bank's knowledge work program, with a focus on generation and dissemination of knowledge work and thought leadership, preparation of country strategy papers and related products and supporting policy dialogue in the assigned countries, in collaboration with the Regional Director Generals and Country Managers. Under the Bank's matrix system, the Lead Economist, who is a member of the Country Economics Department, has a solid reporting line to the Senior Director of the Country Economics Department and a dotted reporting line to Regional Directors Generals where they are based.    KEY FUNCTIONS: The Lead Economist will: - Coordinate the work of the Country Economists in the assigned countries, act as focal person between Country Economists and ECCE Management and provide guidance and leadership to Country Economists to ensure timely and high quality ECCE deliverables. - Lead the preparation of knowledge products (Regional/Country Diagnostic Notes, Economic and Sector work, etc.) to inform the design of regional integration strategy papers (RISPs) and country strategy papers (CSPs), Country Briefs, and economic and sectoral policy dialogue/reforms in collaboration with the regional directorates generals, sector complexes and other stakeholders within and outside the Bank, and ensure quality control in the preparation of the RISPs, CSPs, Economic and Sector Work. - Lead the production and dissemination of flagship reports (Regional Economic Outlook reports, Country Focus Reports, etc.) and Country Notes for the African Economic Outlook reports; and contribute to other Bank's flagship reports and ensure quality control in the preparation of these products.  - Provide a Thought Leadership piece and ensure the Bank is at the forefront of producing economic development knowledge and practice in support to the Regional Member Countries' effective management of macroeconomic policy and key development challenges. - Develop partnerships with the other knowledge departments within the Complex and in and outside the Bank and ensure that the highest level of knowledge is incorporated in the design of Bank strategies and operations. - Ensure that the High-5s and knowledge-based solutions are adequately prioritized in country strategy papers and regional integration strategy papers in collaboration with the regional directorates general, sector complexes and other stakeholders. - Contribute to the development and update of the Policy Reform Dialogue Matrix. - Lead the application of economic research generated inside and outside of the Bank, to the development and review of economic policy solutions tailored to the specific circumstances of Regional Member Countries and Regional Economic Communities (RECs). - Coordinate the work of Country Economists in the Bank towards improved harmonization of approaches and standards of quality. - Lead the production of country-relevant, timely, analytically sound, and reliable policy advice for Regional Member Countries and RECs. - Monitor economic conditions and policies in Regional Member Countries and provide policymakers with well researched insights about developments in their economies. - Provide advice and guidance on core Bank policies, strategies, and processes for greater Bank effectiveness. - Foster the Bank's position on high level strategic issues in relation to inclusive growth and sustainable development in regional member countries. - Enhance the Bank's comparative advantage and quality assurance in delivering its development goals to the Regional Member Countries and RECs. - Support the economic and sector work transformation venture across the Bank, in coordination with other relevant Bank Units. - Develop partnerships with sister institutions on high level economic development initiatives in support of the Regional Member Countries and RECs. - Contribute to knowledge-based dialogue and outreach in the Regional Member Countries and RECs. - Perform other duties assigned by the Senior Director of the Department.   COMPETENCIES (skills, experience, and knowledge): - A minimum of Master's degree in Macroeconomics, Development Economics, Econometrics or Applied Economics; a PhD will be an advantage. - A minimum of eight (8) years of experience gained on site in developing countries (preferably in Africa) in the preparation, coordination and implementation of country/regional strategies, non-lending (knowledge) programs, and of economic and sectoral policy advisory services.  - Strong planning and organizational skills, including a proven ability to think strategically, seeing the big picture without sacrificing the details, negotiation skills and team building skills, as well as a credible ability to influence and present ideas. - Capacity to connect, understand and influence stakeholders at all levels. - Ability to handle the high-level demands of a complex organization, including the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. - Proven experience in the coordination of multi-disciplinary teams (Economists; sector experts; etc.). - A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant and rich professional experience in macroeconomic policy analysis and management, applied economics, research, gained within major international organizations. Experience in policy advisory work and exposure to development work or operations is strongly desirable. - Track record of support in macroeconomic modelling and forecasting, including debt management issues in the Regional Member Countries is a strong requirement. - Evidence of recent policy advisory work related to project and program operations of development in general is desirable, backed by development-related publications in international journals or other recognized outlets. - Knowledge of public financial management and debt management issues in developing countries is an advantage. - Excellent knowledge of the international development institutions' policies, guidelines, and procedures. - Proven experience in leading policy dialogue with the highest level of Government bodies in the Regional Member Countries. - Proven experience in leading/preparing thought leadership pieces, knowledge products and/or flagship reports (Regional/Country Diagnostic Notes/CSP and relevant documents/RISP/, Economic and Sector work, etc.). - Demonstrated operational experience in a multilateral setting. - Solid experience in knowledge and partnership leverage. - Competence in the use of at least one standard econometric software for empirical analysis. - Communicate and write effectively in French, with a good working knowledge of English. - Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications.   THIS POSITION IS CLASSIFIED INTERNATIONAL STATUS AND ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.   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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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. 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). 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