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Associate Country Economist
Job #: | req25387 |
Organization: | IFC |
Sector: | Economics |
Grade: | GF |
Term Duration: | 3 years 0 months |
Recruitment Type: | Local Recruitment |
Location: | Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania |
Required Language(s): | English |
Preferred Language(s): | French |
Closing Date: | 12/28/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Description
IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
IFC Africa Vice-Presidency (CAF) leads the mobilization of private sector investment in Africa. Over nearly six decades, IFC has invested more than $25 billion in African businesses and financial institutions. We are a leading provider of advice to promote a sustainable private sector and mobilize capital from other investors who invest alongside IFC in critical sectors for Africas future.CAFs Country Advisory & Economics team (CAE) supports the Africa region through provision of country economic diagnostics, strategy, and engagement products as well as through direct support to operational teams and country units, in collaboration with economists throughout the World Bank Group. Specifically, the economics team covers three principal functions:
I. Diagnostics and strategy: Contribute/ lead country private sector diagnostics (CPSDs), country climate development reports (CCDRs), IFC country strategies and the full range of WBG country engagement products: Performance Learning Reviews (PLRs), Systematic Country Diagnostics (SCDs), and Country Partnership Frameworks (CPFs) in collaboration with IFC Operations and partners in the World Bank Group.
II. Support to operations: Support regional operations by reviewing the economic, development and strategic impact of IFC operations, as well as contributing to the economic analysis of project documents, board papers, regional/country briefs, etc.; monitor and support the implementation of CPSD recommendations: sectoral deep dives and policy reforms implementation.
III. Analytics: Conduct in-depth analytics on specific themes relevant to private sector development at the country or regional level.
CAE hiring an Associate Country Economist to be based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The Associate Country Economist will report to the Country Advisory & Economics Manager in CAE.
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Selection Criteria
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.
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