Research Analyst

Research Analyst

Description

Do you 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 www.worldbank.org.

The South Asia Region: https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/sar

HIRING UNIT

The South Asia Chief Economist’s (SARCE) Office is the principal advisor to the regional Vice President. The Office provides high-quality analysis to the regional Vice Presidency and represents it in internal and external discussions among specialists. The Office maintains a network of academics and practitioners and promotes public debate in South Asia on topical economic issues.

The Office delivers a semi-annual publication on growth prospects and analysis of topical issues for policy makers in South Asia. It leads the preparation of stand-alone flagship publications that examine topical issues for South Asia in depth. It provides guidance and inputs for other analytical work of the Vice Presidency.

Chief Economist Office South Asia:www.worldbank.org/sarce

GE Position. The SARCE Office is looking for a Research Analyst with excellent data management and programming skills to work and contribute to its main tasks and product lines:

Research, assemble, and manipulate data for SARCEs semi-annual South Asia Development Update report, and for one-off research projects.
Develop, use, and maintain SARCEs high-frequency data system and ad hoc econometric modelling.
Communicate with SARCE colleagues on work status, foreseeable problems, and processes.
Provide regular feedback to team leaders on challenges in data management and document production.
Provide input and quality control for SARCEs websites.

Selection Criteria

MA/MA or BA/BS with minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Economics, Statistics, or related field.
Familiarity with macroeconomic, financial, or other economic data.
Data management, visualization, analysis, and reporting. Ability to interpret and communicate statistical information in a clear and analytically rigorous manner.
Attention to detail, disciplined organizational skills, and reliability in completing task to SARCE standards.

Drive for ResultsAble to take personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results, and has the personal organization to do so. Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment handling multiple simultaneous tasks.
Knowledge, Learning and CommunicationActively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner.
Teamwork and InclusionAbility to work effectively in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment. Able to collaborate with other team members and contribute productively to the team’s work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view. Able to use strong interpersonal and teamwork skills to cultivate effective, productive client relationships and partnerships across organizational boundaries, to generate excitement and momentum around the Banks data activities.

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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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