Description
Background / General description: •Provide intellectual guidance and leadership for high-quality research and surveillance work on topical issues that are of high concern to policy makers in emerging market and developing economies. •Lead analytical chapters for the GEP as well as for other major reports on policy-relevant issues. These chapters and reports are founded on strong analytical content, using state-of-the-art econometric techniques, and will require a deep familiarity with topical issues in the current global policy debate. •Nurture a high-skilled, responsive team with the capability and flexibility to respond to changing thematic focus of the flagship reports as well as clients’ needs, including those of Senior Management. •Continuously renew and upgrade the Prospects Group’s expertise and analysis in the area of economic modeling and macroeconomic analysis at the global, regional, and country levels. •Work as a key member of the Prospects Group’s management team.
Selection Criteria
•Outstanding drafting skills. •Strong record of analytical and surveillance contributions to flagship reports and policy-oriented publications. •Demonstrated ability to conduct research with an eye for policy implications of technical analysis and modeling applications. •Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight and frequent deadlines. •General Economic Knowledge and Analytical Skills — Possesses a demonstrated track record of working with economic and sectoral data and analytical tools and models to conduct economic analyses and produce user-friendly written outputs. •Written and Verbal Communication — Delivers information effectively, including an ability to identify topical policy issues and articulate policy analysis. Experience as policy economist.
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