Senior Economist
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United States of America, Washington, Washington
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Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
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Date of last update: 2026-03-03 (Expiry date: 2026-03-13)
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With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries.
The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.
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World Bank Group has a vacancy for the position of Senior Economist Location: Washington, DC.
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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
80-100% / 100%Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Macro-area: Sub-Saharan Africa
Area of work Definition: Banking and Finance
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations
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