Deadline: 26 September, 2021
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Research Economist.
AfDB’s mission is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs).
Responsibilities
- Provide input and assist the team in the delivery of ex ante Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment of the AfDB lending to non-sovereign and regional operations and any other type of operation as required by management
- Contribute to any revisions to the Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment framework
- Contribute to the preparation of flagship reports or assigned chapters, write assigned sections and follow it (peer reviews) until publication
- Assist and lead in the dissemination of the findings of reports
- Contribute to country strategy papers
- Lead or participate in economic sector work
- Participate in the peer review process of projects, programmes, policy documents, including documents submitted to the operations committee
- Publish research papers and review submitted articles
- Provide inputs in collaborative research and knowledge management activities carried out jointly with regional and international organisations, research and capacity building institutions in Africa, development research centres and universities
- Review operation documents and participate in review meetings
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or management
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field
- PhD will be a plus
- Four years, minimum, of professional experience with research and operational involvement in the design and evaluation of operations relevant to the high-five areas
- Good knowledge and background in the use of statistical and econometric methods and packages in project evaluation, finance and development economics research
- Competence in the use of leading econometrics software packages and Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access)
- Ability to communicate and write effectively in French or English
To apply and for more information, click here.
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