Development Economist

Job Title: Development Economist

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Development Economist to join our team in Victoria, Seychelles. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to operations, analytical work, and advisory services, with a focus on economic development and growth.

1. Lead and contribute to the macro-fiscal, growth, and structural reform dialogue, in close coordination with government counterparts, the IMF, development partners, and country stakeholders;
2. Monitor developments in the economy, research and analyze the country's economic and structural issues;
3. Maintain macroeconomic databases and regularly prepare updated medium-term macroeconomic projections. Use/run economic/financial models and toolkits using existing software packages, or Bank's own models;
4. Contribute to Economic Policy Operations (DPOs) and other lending operations, core advisory services and analytics (ASAs), including Country Growth and Jobs Reports (CGJRs), Public Finance Reviews (PFRs), Economic Updates, Regional Flagships, and policy notes on a wide range of issues such as fiscal efficiency and sustainability, productivity, revenue mobilization, public spending quality, and economic transformation for jobs;
5. Provide analytical inputs to advise the Country Management Unit (CMU) on country strategic engagement and economic policy issues, including through active participation in key review meetings;
6. Contribute to developing state-of-the-art approaches in applied economic analysis relevant to operations and analytical work;
7. Supports the Practice Manager and the Prosperity Management Team on strategic engagements through corporate briefs, presentations, and policy notes;

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Economics with at least 5 years of relevant work experience (PhD Preferred);
• Technical Proficiency: Skills and experience in working on economic policy issues and data analysis. Proven strong conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in these areas;
• Communication and Team Skills: High level of personal and professional integrity. Self-starter. Strong ability to function well in a multi-cultural environment, and working in teams;
• Results-oriented personality with proven problem-solving skills, and strong communication skills;
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with econometric software such as E-Views, STATA or other statistical packages is essential;

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

The World Bank Group is proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and does not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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