Economist, Jobs Measurement
Job #: req30369
Organization: World Bank
Sector: Economics
Grade: GF
Term Duration: 4 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Required Language(s): English
Preferred Language(s): French, Spanish or Arabic
Closing Date: 11/25/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
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 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, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.
Office of the Senior Managing Director for Development Policy and Partnerships
The Senior Managing Director's (SMD) key mandate includes overseeing the Bank's knowledge and partnership programs. The Department for Outcomes is looking for an Economist to support the development and application of methodologies to assess the impact of WBG-financed projects and country strategies on jobs outcomes.
Duties and accountabilities:
1. Data Collection and Analysis:
a) Develop methodologies for measuring jobs outcomes in development projects.
b) Design and oversee the collection of data, ensuring robust measurement techniques are applied.
c) Conduct econometric analysis to assess the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving jobs outcomes.
d) Coordinate the development of a job indicator for the Scorecard.
2. Support to Project Teams:
a) Provide technical advice to WBG project teams on integrating jobs indicators into project design.
b) Advise on the development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems.
3. Capacity Building:
a) Support capacity-building initiatives aimed at improving stakeholders' understanding of how to measure and evaluate job outcomes.
4. Knowledge Sharing and Learning:
a) Produce knowledge products, including reports and policy notes.
5. Advisory functions:
a) Identify thematic issues critical to job creation and organize meetings of the Jobs Council.
Selection Criteria
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Economics or related field.
• Substantial experience in analyzing the impact of development interventions on jobs.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in conducting economic analysis with a strong focus on jobs outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits and is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.
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