Senior Economist

Senior EconomistJob #:req31844Organization:World BankSector:MacroeconomicsGrade:GGTerm Duration:4 years 0 monthsRecruitment Type:International RecruitmentLocation:Washington, DC, United StatesRequired Language(s):EnglishPreferred Language(s):French, SpanishClosing Date:2/28/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTCDescriptionDoyou want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? 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 .About the World Bank GroupEstablished in 1944, the WBG is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2018, the WBG committed $67 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $24 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188-member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located globally.The WBG consists of five specialized institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).IEG's RoleThe Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) is responsible for the assessment of the relevance, efficacy, and efficiency of World Bank Group operational policies, programs and activities, and their contribution to development effectiveness. IEG's evaluations aim to enhance accountability and learning to inform the formulation of new directions, policies and procedures, country and sector strategies, and programs for the World Bank Group's work.IEG is directly responsible for:Assessing whether the World Bank Group Institutions' operational policies, programs and activities are producing the expected results, including global, regional, and other programs in which the Institution(s) is a participant.Incorporating evaluation assessments and findings into recommendations designed to help improve the development effectiveness of the World Bank Group's programs and activities, and their responsiveness to member countries' needs and concerns.Appraising the Institutions' self-evaluations of strategies and projects and attesting to their adequacy to the Boards.Reporting periodically to the Boards on actions taken by the Institution(s) in response to evaluation findings, and on the measures being taken to improve the overall operations evaluation system including dissemination and outreach activities.Identifying and disseminating evaluation findings and lessons to maximize contributions to the World Bank Group's learning and knowledge framework and reinforce learning and accountability within the World Bank Group in service of achieving its corporate goals.Encouraging and assisting developing member countries to build effective monitoring and evaluation associations, capacities and systems.Working closely with development partners among donors and developing countries in order to foster international evaluation harmonization, to develop evaluation capacity in developing countries, and to encourage best practice in international development evaluation.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Economist will contribute directly to IEG evaluations. This work will include country level, thematic, sectoral and corporate evaluations. The successful candidate will oversee the validation of Implementation Completion Reports (from Economic Policy, Governance and Poverty and Equity Global Practices). They will also lead or participate in Country Program Evaluations and thematic evaluations on topics falling under the Prosperity Practice Group. (S)he will also be called upon to contribute to IEG corporate level tasks as needed, including reviewing and commenting on other evaluation work.Under the direction of the Unit Manager, the Sr. Economist will have the following primary responsibilities:Lead, co-lead and/or participate in thematic evaluations and other evaluative knowledge products assessing the relevance and effectiveness of the IFC, MIGA and/or World Bank assistance in economic management and in country programs.Lead, co-lead and/or participate in the validation of self-evaluations of Prosperity projects.Oversee the work of junior staff, providing quality-assurance and mentorship.Work closely with the IEG Methods team in all phases of the evaluation.Engage with IFC, MIGA and World Bank operational counterparts during key stages of development of the evaluations.Disseminate findings from thematic evaluations and other knowledge products within the World Bank Group and with external clients.Contribute to IEG-wide, departmental, and cross-sectoral activities designed to help IEG pursue its mission.Selection CriteriaThe successful candidate is required to have the following minimum qualifications, skills, motivation and personal attributes:A Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of experience in macroeconomics, macroeconomic policy making, or related fields.Demonstrates command of macroeconomics, growth, trade, and fiscal and debt policy.Possesses hands-on cross-country experience in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies.Has direct experience working on development policy operations (DPOs).Demonstrated analytical skills as leader of research or major sector work.Note:If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group Staff Member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, they will retain their Regular or Open-Ended appointment. If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group Staff Member with a Term appointment that expires later than the end date of this appointment, they will retain the duration of their current Term appointment.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-18