Senior Economist Job #: req32379 Organization: World Bank Sector: Economics Grade: GG Term Duration: 4 years 0 months Recruitment Type: International Recruitment Location: Washington, DC, United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 4/2/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group 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. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit The Development Research Group (DECRG) is the World Bank's principal research department and a global leader in development economics. Within DECRG, the Macroeconomics and Growth Unit (DECMG) investigates, among other things, what determines macroeconomic outcomes in developing countries and emerging economies. The work program in DECMG is organized around the following interrelated areas: (1) growth, (2) firms and aggregate outcomes, (3) public economics/public finance, and (4) international economics. A current priority for DECMG is to conduct original research on (1) the conduct of macroeconomic policy in developing countries (such as fiscal, debt, and exchange rate policies) and (2) how the availability of large micro databases for firms can be used to monitor macroeconomic performance and inform policy making. DECMG seeks a senior economist who meets the description below to advance this research agenda. Roles and responsibilities: Conduct original academic research and produce scholarly contributions: Produce empirical and/or theoretical research on issues related to macroeconomics and growth relevant to developing countries and emerging economies. Publish research in highly ranked peer-reviewed academic journals. Collaborate with academic institutions and scholars worldwide, including in developing countries. Be or become recognized as a leader in the field under study. Engage in policy-oriented analysis and data work: Interact with the World Bank Chief Economist offices, other units in the World Bank Group (such as in IBRD and IFC), policymakers in developed and developing countries, universities, and think tanks. Knowledge sharing and engagement: Be an active member of DECRG and DECMG, helping build and promote the department in the World Bank Group and the broad development community. Disseminate research outputs globally. Present findings in academic conferences as well as research and policy forums, inside and outside the World Bank. Selection Criteria Ph.D. in Economics with at least ten years of post-Ph.D. research experience. Strong publication record in macroeconomics, firm dynamics, public finance, international economics, economic growth, and/or low- and middle-income economic analysis. Excellent understanding of how large administrative and other databases can be assembled and used for macroeconomic analysis. A strong interest in engaging with the rest of the World Bank Group and the broader development community to build connections between research, operational, and advisory work at all levels. Strong communication skills to engage academic, policy, and development audiences. Experience interacting with senior officials and policymakers. Excellent managerial and entrepreneurship skills are a plus. 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. Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC , including our values and inspiring stories. #J-18808-Ljbffr World Bank Group
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