Job: Senior Economist (International Trade)

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Deadline: Tuesday, 30 July 2013 

Description

Role Purpose: Conduct original research and analysis on macroeconomic and/or sector policy issues of relevance to IDB mission and mandate, especially in the fields of international trade and investment, and regional economic integration

Key Accountabilities and Activities:

• Initiate and undertake analytical work on macroeconomic and/or sector issues, especially in the areas of international trade and investment, globalization and economic integration;
• Prepare research papers for the Chief Economist Complex (CEC) Working Papers Series, policy briefs, research notes, current information notes on development topics.
• Participate in policy dialogue missions, conduct diagnostic studies, and prepare analysis of macroeconomic and/or sector policy issues in member countries to support IDB Group initiatives;
• Monitor trends and prospects in the global economy and analyse their impacts on member countries' economies and IDB Group activities.
• Prepare and contribute to IDB publications such as Occasional Papers, IDB Annual Report and other flagship reports;
• Oversee the knowledge contents of department's organized events, such as Expert Group Meetings, IDB Symposia, seminars and workshops;
• Prepare concept notes and proceedings of major events organized in the CEC.
• Participate and contribute to knowledge sharing activities of IDB Group including Communities of Practice and IDB Knowledge Management activities;
• Initiate and contribute to new knowledge products to support the transformation of IDB Group into a Knowledge based Institution;
• Prepare statements, speeches and power point presentations for the management;
• Represent the Department in inter-departmental meetings and the Bank in regional conferences, seminars and workshops;
• Review technical reports and IDB policy papers and assess their relevance to various initiatives of IDB Group.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with
• Master's degree
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with
• Ph.D. degree

Qualifications: Ph.D. or Master's degree in Economics from a recognized university

Required skills and competencies:

• Ability to apply econometric methods for economic analysis
• Ability to translate complex economic analysis into policy advice to different stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of international trade theory, FDI, globalization and regional economic integration, supported by sound publications record;
• Familiarity with socio-economic context of one or more of IDB regions;
• Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Arabic and French is highly desirable.

Required technical competencies:

• Development Effectiveness
• Development Evaluation
• Economic Analysis and Assessment
• International Development Cooperation
• Research and Data Collection
• Sector Policy Formulation and Advisory

Note: you will be required to attach the following: 1. Resume / CV

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