World Bank Group Economist Job in Lusaka, Zambia

World Bank Group

Vacancy: Economist
 

1 Year Extended Term Consultant
 

Location: Lusaka, Zambia
 

Background: The Macroeconomics and Fiscal Management Global Practice (MFM GP) of the World Bank Group is seeking to recruit a local Economist in our Office in Lusaka, Zambia.

The Extended-Term Consultant will perform operational and research responsibilities and provide support for a variety of economic tasks under the overall supervision of the MFM GP Practice Manager for Zambia (or his designee).

The Responsibilities will include:

• The incumbent will be a member of the World Bank Group’s Macroeconomic and Fiscal Management (MFM) Global Practice (GP) and will collaborate with colleagues across other GPs and other parts of the World Bank Group incl. country-based staff on economic issues. This will require often working in virtual task teams who are located globally. 
• Prepare written inputs of country economic, sector, strategy or research reports involving the analysis, evaluation and, preparation of large datasets and country-specific diagnoses of development questions with a view towards collectively arriving at appropriate solutions for policy implementation. 
• Participate in and facilitate World Bank operational missions and work with team to collect and analyze data as well as exchange information with government, private sector officials and other stakeholders as needed. 
• Independently research and analyze a variety of specific economic, financial, country, or sector topics and issues for lending, research, and/or policy related tasks. 
• Work closely with colleagues from the other parts of the World Bank Group to explore the impact of macroeconomic and fiscal policies on the poor and bottom 40 percent of the income earners of the population. 
• Be a core team member of the World Bank’s bi-annual Zambia Economic Update and other economic reports, and knowledge products that bring global experiences to local circumstances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Finance with a strong quantitative orientation is required;
•  a Master’s degree is preferred. 
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills as demonstrated by past papers and publications; 
• Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, and adjust to and prioritize a variety of complex evolving tasks; 
• Ability to effectively provide professional support to senior staff and peers; 
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multicultural environment;
• Ability to write and speak fluently in English (essential), including the ability to present technical economic analyses to non-specialist audiences;

For the full job description and selection criteria for this vacancy, qualified candidates are requested to visit and submit an electronic application at the World Bank careers website:www.worldbank.org/careers. 

Once on the site, Click on > current job openings > job number 141091. 

The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. 

Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

Closing date is October 29, 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.