IDB Country Economist - (Senior) Specialist

Job Description

Country Economist - (Senior) Specialist

Location: Paraguay

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who unite to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

We are looking for an experienced economist to join our team at the Country Office of Paraguay. You must demonstrate a passion for development, proficiency in applied macro/micro/econometric advanced concepts, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong policy skills.

Furthermore, you must be a driven, creative, and great teammate.

What you will do:

Working independently with limited oversight, you will:
Lead the economic, social, and political surveillance in Paraguay, in close coordination with Sector Specialists and the Country Department Southern Cone (CSC) Economic Team– emphasis on interpreting macroeconomic and financial trends.
Prepare high-quality conjuncture analysis, risk assessments, and outlook reports (in both written and data visualization formats), applying appropriate methodologies and datasets. Perform debt sustainability analysis.
Contribute to applied economic research using robust theoretical and/or empirical tools to generate policy evidence relevant to Paraguay and other Southern Cone countries, contributing to the IDB’s operational work.
Make technical contributions to project teams by integrating, analyzing, and interpreting complex and diverse information.
Identify research topics for the Bank's Country Strategy and for the design and implementation of the Bank's program in the country. Identify critical areas for the Bank's dialogue with the country and the agenda needed to sustain this dialogue. Coordinate the evaluation, preparation, and monitoring of progress and results of the Country Strategy.
Participate in economic policy dialogue and broad discussions on substantive development issues with policymakers in Paraguay, influencing policy discussion through advanced knowledge of sector and/or economic issues.
Build networks with international organizations, academic institutions, government officials, and professional bodies to exchange information, promote research initiatives, and expand the influence of the IDB.
Foster and nurture strategic partnerships with other IDB Group areas and external counterparts to advance a wide range of multi-sectorial and applied knowledge products/activities.
Contribute to disseminating analytical work, promoting cooperative research initiatives, and discussing policy issues within and outside the Bank.
Work as a multidisciplinary team member, collaborating to execute technical cooperation and/or knowledge products.
Attend meetings on behalf of the Country Representative and help fulfill ad hoc requests received by the Country Representative.
Guide, coach, and mentor junior staff to develop technical expertise.

What you'll need:

Education: Master’s degree in Economics, International Development, or Public Policy, PhD is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of five years of relevant experience in economic research, economic monitoring, and analysis of economic information. Validated knowledge of standard debt analysis techniques, balance of payments, current account, and sustainability analysis. Experience in policy issues and development problems in the countries of the region. It would be a plus if you also have experience working in or with the IDB, including knowledge of its policies and procedures, as well as good management of econometrics software (STATA, MATLAB, etc.).
Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English.

Technical track:

Learn continuously
Collaborate and share knowledge
Focus on clients
Communicate and influence
Innovate and try new things

Requirements

Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.
Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

What we offer

The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.
Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave.
Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.
We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.
Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.

Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.

About the IDB Group

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab, offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

About IDB

The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance, and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region.

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