Economics Consultant

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Description

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• We are seeking a motivated and ambitious candidate with extensive experience in the areas of data management, statistical analysis, and visualization.
• Play an integral role in data management, including leading the work to organize and present survey data from the Global Findex database and Gallup World Poll.
• Create charts, graphs, and tables using advanced data visualization tools.
• Run econometric analysis using one of the programming languages (e.g., Stata, R) and assist with outlining findings, as well as writing drafts of the analysis.
• Prepare briefs, presentations, and talking points to help the team effectively communicate priorities and initiatives to all audiences in a structured manner.
• Provide additional operational, research, communications, and other analytic support to team members.

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Development, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related discipline with a strong quantitative orientation.
• At least 5-7 years of post-graduate professional experience managing datasets with Stata and R.
• Demonstrated professional expertise in data visualization using Stata and R (or Python). Familiarity with ArcGIS/QGIS and experience in building a website is preferred.
• Knowledge of and interest in issues related to financial inclusion, digital financial services, and development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. In particular, the candidate will exhibit the ability to communicate ideas and interpret statistical data quickly and clearly, including with informative graphs, charts, and presentations.
• Ability to write and speak fluently in English. Fluency in at least another World Bank language is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to quickly learn new systems, with familiarity with WBG systems being an advantage. Familiarity with website development using the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform is preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments and adapt to and prioritize various complex tasks as they evolve.

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