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AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Position: Economist
Job #: req4276
Organization: World Bank
Sector: Economics
Grade: GF
Term Duration: 2 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment
Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Required Language(s): English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date: 10/8/2019 (11:59pm UTC)
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Description
THE WORLD BANK GROUP
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 www.worldbank.org.
Global practice for macroeconomics, trade, and investment
The
Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment (MTI) Global Practice leads the
World Bank Group’s dialogue and engagement with clients in
macroeconomics, fiscal policy, trade, competition and investment. MTI
links the macroeconomic dialogue with programs focused on expanding the
role of the private sector in economic development. In our day-to-day
engagement with countries, we support Ministries of Finance, Trade,
Economy and Production in their pursuit of reform agendas conducive to
strengthening inclusive growth led by the private sector.
Duties and Accountabilities:
We
are looking for a local Economist to work on Tanzania, based in Dar Es
Salaam! You will be a core team member of the MTI East Africa team and
will report to the Practice Manager (EA1M1). In the day to day work you
will lead and contribute mostly to the Tanzania MTI work program.
Responsibilities include monitoring and assessment of macroeconomic
developments in Tanzania and will also assist in the preparation and
supervision of MTI’s work program in Tanzania. You will work closely
with the Senior Economist and Lead Economist for Tanzania.
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• Monitor developments in the economy, research and analyze the country’s economic, financial and sector issues;
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Maintain macroeconomic database and regularly prepare updated
medium-term macroeconomic projections. Use/run economic/financial models
and toolkits using existing software packages, or Bank’s own models;• Monitor developments in the economy, research and analyze the country’s economic, financial and sector issues;
• Collect and analyze data as well as participate in exchange of information with Government, private sector officials and other international financial institutions and maintain the Live Data Base (LDB);
• Contribute to the design, preparation and implementation of budget support and lending operations in Tanzania;
• Assist in the design, preparation and dissemination of analytical economic work and reporting on Tanzania, including country economic updates, Country Economic Memorandum, Public Expenditure Reviews; and coordinate the preparation of the Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA);
• Prepare briefs and analytical notes, and contribute to the writing of sections in analytical reports, in particular for the annual Tanzania Economic Updates Support the Country Management Unit (CMU) in the implementation of the World Bank’s Tanzania program
• Engage in policy dialogue with government of Tanzania in coordination with the Senior and Lead Economists;
• Develop and maintain active engagement with other development partners and local think tanks and researchers.
Selection Criteria
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Economics with at least 5 years of relevant work experience or PhD (PhD is preferred and counts as 3 years’ work experience).
• Technical Proficiency: Skills and experience in working on economic policy issues and data analysis. Strong conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in these areas.
• Communication and Team Skills: High level of personal and professional integrity. Self-starter. Strong ability to function well in a multi- cultural environment and working in teams.
• Results-oriented personality with proven problem-solving skills, and strong communication skills.
• Computer Skills: Familiarity with econometric software such as E-Views, STATA or other statistical packages and MS Office programs, including Excel, is essential.
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Competencies:
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Poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. This is why we continually search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. 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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