Senior Economist

As a Senior Economist, you will lead economic sector work in South Caucasus region (Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan), including economic analysis of country partnership strategies (CPS) and development of country program; country economic monitoring and economics related analytical work.

You will:

• Lead and support in assessing macroeconomic, political and sectoral developments in the South Caucasus region (Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan) and actively participate in economic policy dialogue with the governments.
• Lead economic and sector work and the economic/planning related studies, including Asian Development Outlook and Country Performance Assessment for its Asian Development Fund resources, if required.
• Lead the Economic Unit of the RMs in the South Caucasus region, which has economic, programming, and external relations sub-units.
• Prepare regular economic update for CDs and CWRD Management.
• Maintain relations with other international financial institutions and development partners in the country, including observer for International Monetary Fund (IMF) discussions.
• Lead in the preparation of Country Partnership Strategy (CPS), including the final review of CPS and Country Diagnostic Study.
• Provide technical advice and mentor staff and long-term consultants in resident missions in Central Asia upon request.
• Oversee and support reporting staff, including their performance and development. Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff. Take the role of a mentor to develop the capabilities and potential of reporting staff.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in economics (Ph.D. an advantage), with expertise in one or more of the following fields: public policy, economic development, macroeconomics, public finance, international economics, or other related fields; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 10 years work experience.
• Evidence of high-quality knowledge outputs; publications in international peer-reviewed professional journals, a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in economic research and development in developing countries.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual skills in economics.
• Broad-based exposure to country programming.
• International experience working in development in several countries. Relevant experience in Central Asia is an advantage.
• Interpersonal, cross-cultural, and negotiating skills, with the ability to collaborate with senior staff, Management, and senior government officials.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Source:  https://www.adb.org/careers/250085