Description
The Development Data Group (DECDG) under the Development Economics Vice Presidency provides global public goods, including methods, standards, and tools for data work, as well as high-quality development indicators and datasets. DECDG also supports member countries engaged in building their statistical capacity, supports the use of development data within the World Bank, and manages several Trust Funds to support the global data agenda. The work of DECDG calls for an extensive partnership with the Word Bank’s Global Practices and country teams, other international organizations, and member countries’ statistical offices. - Lead the compilation of the domestic debt statistics for DRS eligible countries; ensure that data are collected, reviewed for quality, compiled per the Manual and made available in a timely manner. - Perform data quality control tasks and work on improving the metadata quality and timeliness of debt statistics. - Participate in improving the dissemination and transparency of debt statistics in the International Debt Statistics databases. - Support debt data users, respond to user queries, and provide explanations on data methodology, coverage, quality. - Mentor junior staff and consultants in the team.Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. Visit www.worldbank.org.The Development Economics Vice Presidency (DEC) is the premier research and data arm of the World Bank. Under the leadership of the Senior Vice President and World Bank Group Chief Economist, DEC sets the Bank's research agenda and advises Bank Management on a wide range of development policy issues. DEC also advises policy makers on development challenges and helps to promote development issues within the broad development community. Advertisement ResponsibilitiesDECDG is seeking to recruit one economist to support its work program on domestic debt statistics. The economist should possess an extensive knowledge and experience in domestic debt, Public Sector Debt, Government Finance Statistics, Balance of Payments, International Investment Position,and External Debt. The economist will:- Lead the work on the World Bank’s new project on government and public domestic debt data collection, including Domestic debt Manual and Compilation Guide(the Manual)) and implementation and compilation (template design, testing, formal data collection process)phases.- Build methodologies to capture and gap fill missing information to improve the coverage and accuracy of debt statistics.- Work on the World Bank Debtor reporting system (DRS) external debt statistics compilation ,quarterly debt statistics collection, validation and publication.- Liaise with internal partners including global practices, central units, and country teams to collectively improve debt data transparency and support Bank policies.- Provide technical assistance and training to low- and middle-income countries on debt statistics. Advertisement
Selection Criteria
- Proven expertise in domestic debt methodology and compilation, demonstrated by at least ten years professional experience. - Strong analytical skills, and ability to interpret and communicate statistical information in a clear and analytically rigorous manner. - Commitment to high quality work and conceptual and analytical problem-solving ability. - Excellent time management skills, with an ability to deliver high quality products in a timely fashion to meet tight deadlines. - High proficiency in statistical and data management software, such as Stata, R, and SAS, and Microsoft Office. - Statistical Knowledge and Experience - Demonstrates substantive working or functional proficiency level sufficient to apply this competency to all tasks requiring the competency including those with significant challenges.- Master’s Degree in economics, finance, statistics, mathematics, or related field.- Minimum of ten post-graduate relevant work experience, preferably with a country’s central bank or ministry of finance.- Proven expertise in the compilation and analysis of Public Sector Debt, Government Finance Statistics, Balance of Payments, International Investment Position, External Debt.- Knowledge of statistical methods and concepts underlying domestic debt statistics.- Experience in providing technical assistance on debt statistics to developing countries.- Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams, deal sensitively in a multi-cultural environment, and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.Core competencies- Data Collection and Management - Demonstrates substantive working or functional proficiency level sufficient to apply this competency to all tasks requiring the competency including those with significant challenges.- Data Interpretation and Analysis - Demonstrates substantive working or functional proficiency level sufficient to apply this competency to all tasks requiring the competency including those with significant challenges.- Written and Verbal Communication - Delivers information effectively in support of team or workgroup.- Client Orientation - Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success.- Drive for Results - Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results and has the personal organization to do so.- Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view.- Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner.- Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Analyzes facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others' work.Poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. This is why we continually search for qualified
World Bank Group Core Competencies
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.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
