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Economist Job Description
Ex-Ante Development Impact Assessments:
- Conduct detailed ex-ante development impact assessments for investment projects in the manufacturing sector.
- Utilize the Anticipated Impact Measurement and Monitoring (AIMM) framework to analyze, rate, and articulate the expected impacts of manufacturing projects.
- Provide comprehensive economic input into investment approval reports, ensuring alignment with IFC's strategic priorities and development goals.
Ex-post Monitoring And Evaluation
- Monitor project impacts ex-post to ensure alignment with initial projections and strategic objectives.
- Contribute to ongoing impact evaluations for manufacturing investments.
- Provide feedback and lessons learned to manufacturing operations teams to facilitate continuous improvement in project design and implementation.
Refinement Of Impact Measurement Approaches
- Monitor and analyze global trends affecting the manufacturing sector, particularly in emerging markets.
- Advance the refinement of impact measurement methodologies to address emerging challenges and opportunities in manufacturing, ensuring they are robust and comprehensive.
Analytical Work
- Apply advanced economic modeling techniques to assess the impact of manufacturing processes on local economies, jobs, environmental sustainability, and market development.
- Analyze emerging trends, including supply chain dynamics and technological advancements in manufacturing, and their potential to drive economic growth and development.
- Produce detailed reports and analyses that inform strategic decision-making and highlight opportunities for market creation and private sector development through manufacturing investments and technical assistance.
- Prepare briefs, reports, and presentations for IFC senior management, the Board, and external stakeholders.
Corporate Reporting
- Ensure that impact data from manufacturing projects is accurately captured, analyzed, and reported to reflect the true value of IFC's investments.
- Support the aggregation and reporting of results at a corporate level, contributing to the World Bank Group Corporate Scorecard system.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other tasks as requested by CDI management, contributing to the overall objectives of the department and the IFC.
Selection Criteria
- Master’s degree in Economics or a closely related field, with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
- Educational background or work experience in manufacturing, evidenced by solid knowledge of the sector, including key trends, investment and policy approaches, and impact drivers. Knowledge of global supply chain and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of various impact assessment frameworks and methodologies for private sector investment projects. Experience in conducting ex-ante and ex-post impact evaluations.
- Ability to assess risks associated with manufacturing investments and contextual risks that affect development impact. Experience with evaluating financial models and undertaking sensitivity tests is a plus.
- Proficiency in econometric modeling and statistical analysis. Experience with software such as R, Stata, SAS, or Python for data analysis.
- Proven ability to conduct both quantitative and qualitative research to gather comprehensive insights. Ability to interpret and apply econometric results to real-world scenarios.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to communicate complex economic analyses and impact assessments in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work effectively in teams, articulate issues and recommend solutions. Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with key stakeholders to conceptualize and implement solutions.
- Proven ability to work in multi-cultural environments.
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.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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