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.

• High-quality research on topical issues that are of immediate concern to policymakers in emerging market and developing economies, including global macroeconomics, monetary policy and finance, and energy issues.
• Analytical contributions to Prospects Group products, including the Global Economic Prospects report, one of the World Bank Group flagship reports;
• Macroeconomic and financial surveillance, including forecasting and analysis of global economic trends, to contribute to the formulation of the Bank's views on the state of the global economy and regional economic outlooks;
• The preparation of economic briefs for senior management on issues that affect the operations of the Bank and its clients;
• The development and improvement of tools for global macroeconomic analysis.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree required with eight years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. preferred.
• Outstanding drafting skills.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills in one or more of the following fields: international economics, macroeconomics, finance, trade, econometrics.
• Strong economic skills with an eye for policy implications of technical analysis and modeling applications.
• Record of high-quality policy-oriented research publications, and experience with quantitative economic analysis and modeling techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to write and contribute to policy publications and to develop policy implications from economic analysis and modeling.
• Previous experience in global macroeconomic and financial surveillance at a major financial institution required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in a multi-cultural team.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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.

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