Deadline: 07 August, 2020
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Lead Research Economist.
AfDB’s mission is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs).
Responsibilities
- Provide critical and intellectual oversight on strategic work programme of the department including
- Work closely with division managers, review key knowledge products of the department and provide technical support
- Oversee the quality of working papers series, journal publications (African Development Review) and flagships by leading peer review and editorial committees
- Assess technical capacity of the research team in the department and ensure they are strengthened as needed
- Provide technical and analytical inputs into the work of operations complexes
- Provide input into country strategy papers (CSPs)
- Participate in Economic Sector Works (ESW)
- Produce peer review project, policy documents, including documents submitted to the operations committee.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Economics or a related discipline
- PhD is a strong advantage
- Eight years, minimum, of experience in development research, or a related area
- Proven ability to build and lead a team in interdisciplinary and multicultural environment, a very good team spirit valuing mutual respect as well as regular and open communication
- Strong publication record in international peer reviewed journals
- Track record of policy dialogue, advocacy, and capacity building
- Relevant professional experience in development policy research and analysis of economic conditions relevant to the high 5s (bank priority areas)
- Proven skills in drafting and preparation of policy memoranda and notes to inform project design
- Strong knowledge and experience in the use of statistical and econometric methods and packages in development economics research
- Theoretical knowledge to develop and implement research programmes
- Demonstrable experience and ability to initiate exciting and innovative research projects with no supervision
- Strong written and oral communication skills as well as mature interpersonal and professional relationships
- Proficiency in English and/or French
To apply and for more information, click here.
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