La Banque Mondiale recherche un économiste, Juba, Soudan du Sud
| Job #: | req17408 |
| Organization: | World Bank |
| Sector: | Economics |
| Grade: | GF |
| Term Duration: | 3 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | Local Recruitment |
| Location: | Juba,South Sudan |
| Required Language(s): | English |
| Preferred Language(s): | |
| Closing Date: | 5/17/2022 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
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 extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. 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 http://www.worldbank.org
THE ROLE OF THE GLOBAL PRACTICE FOR MACROECONOMICS, TRADE and INVESTMENT (MTI) IN THE WBG :
MTI houses the Bank’s country economists together with trade economists and specialists, debt and macro modeling experts, competition, business environment and investment policy experts who work together to support countries in their search for private sector led, inclusive growth. MTI offers integrated solutions to macroeconomic and private-sector focused structural reform programs. In doing so, MTI staff often serve integrative functions working closely with other GPs.
MTI staff work across a wide array of Bank instruments ranging from Development Policy Operations to IFC-funded advisory projects, combining the strength of Bank analysis and lending with longstanding IFC expertise in providing implementation support at the country level. MTI staff often lead or participate in the preparation of Strategic Country Diagnostics for both the public and private sectors, as well as other analytic tools such as Country Economic Memorandum and Country Private Sector Diagnostics. Knowledge and learning is a central part of MTI’s work focused on 9 thematic areas: (a) macroeconomics; (b) fiscal policy; (c) growth; (d) economic management in resource rich environments; (e) macroeconomic modelling & statistics; (f) trade and regional integration; (g) competition policy; (h) investment policy and promotion; and (i) business regulation.
Regional and country context :
MTI is recruiting for an Economist to be based in Juba, South Sudan. South Sudan is a highly fragile country, but with a peace deal now holding for a year, and implementation of an IMF SMP the prospects for budget support are growing, on top of an ongoing ASA and macroeconomic monitoring program. The successful candidate will join the team in Juba and will report to the MTI Practice Manager covering South Sudan. In the day to day work, the Economist will contribute mostly to the South Sudan team working closely with the Lead Economist and Program Leader covering South Sudan, but may also take part in various teams led by different Task Team Leaders as agreed in periodic work program discussions.
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of race, gender, nationality, culture, and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
Roles & Responsibilities :
The Economist will be responsible for the monitoring and assessment of macroeconomic developments in South Sudan and will also contribute to the preparation and supervision of the MTI’s work program working closely with the Lead Economist covering South Sudan as well as the Country Manager and country team.
Specifically, the Economist will :
- Monitor developments in the economy, research and analyze the country’s economic, financial and sector issues ;
- Maintain macroeconomic database and regularly prepare updated medium-term macroeconomic projections. Use/run economic/financial models and toolkits using existing software packages, or Bank’s own models ;
- Participate in the design, preparation and dissemination of analytical economic work and reporting on South Sudan, including country economic updates; and coordinate the preparation of the Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) ;
- Prepare briefs and analytical notes, and contribute to the writing of sections in analytical reports, in particular for the biannual South Sudan Economic Updates.
Support the Country Management Unit (CMU) in the implementation of the World Bank’s South Sudan program :
- Engage in policy dialogue with government of South Sudan in coordination with the Lead Economist ;
- Develop and maintain active engagement with other development partners and local think tanks and researchers ;
- Work across countries as needed as part of the global MTI team.
Selection Criteria :
Required Competencies :
- General Economic Knowledge and Analytical Skills – Possesses a track record of intellectual leadership and ability to integrate economic-specific knowledge and specific micro/sector fields of expertise; provides quality assurance and assesses technical soundness of work/reports ;
- Knowledge and Experience in the Development Arena– Influences the design and execution of major policy and/or research initiatives; conceives and promotes innovations in development policies, project design, organization and management to improve operational and sector work ;
- Policy Dialogue Skills – Has a track record of conducting effective policy dialogue with country counterparts; communicates and defends difficult issues and positions to senior bank management and government officials ;
- Integrative Skills – Possesses in-depth understanding of Bank resources in all areas of work in the Practice Group, and proven fungibility ;
- Macroeconomic Skills and Country Economics Experience – Has strong record of task leadership of complex policy-based lending operations, major economic reports or other published work relating to macro-economic, fiscal, growth, structural policy and poverty issues ;
- Written and Verbal Communication – Demonstrates a strong command of all forms of communication and delivers messages in a consistently effective, timely and engaging manner ;
- Lead and Innovate – Inspires and influences others to drive innovation ;
- Deliver Results for Clients– Acts as a trusted, strategic advisor, partnering with clients to deliver results ;
- Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries – Leads collaboration across WBG and with partners drawing on robust professional networks ;
- Create, Apply and Share Knowledge – Establishes an environment where knowledge is created, applied and shared ;
- Make Smart Decisions – Makes timely decisions that have a broad impact.
Other Selection Criteria :
- Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Economics with at least 5 years of relevant work experience (PhD Preferred) ;
- Technical Proficiency: Skills and experience in working on economic policy issues and data analysis. Proven strong conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in these areas ;
- Communication and Team Skills: High level of personal and professional integrity. Self-starter. Strong ability to function well in a multi- cultural environment, and working in teams ;
- Results-oriented personality with proven problem-solving skills, and strong communication skills ;
- Computer Skills: Familiarity with econometric software such as E-Views, STATA or other statistical packages and MS Office programs, including Excel, is essential
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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