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The World Bank · 1 day ago

Vertical Chief Economist, Planet - req35321

positionWashington, DC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive

The World Bank is a global partnership focused on creating a world free of poverty and promoting sustainable development. The Vertical Chief Economist for Planet will serve as the principal economic adviser, coordinating research and policy initiatives while managing a small team to advance development data and impact in the vertical. This role requires collaboration across departments to ensure alignment with the World Bank's objectives and to provide guidance on economic risks and opportunities.

International Trade & Development

Responsibilities

Advise the Vertical Vice President and leadership team on economic risks and opportunities, drawing on DEC work programs and operational experience
Lead and manage a small team within the Vertical Chief Economist Office, staffed to facilitate work on development data (e.g. Data360), development impact (Learn Adapt and Scale LEADS), and policy indicators (Regulatory Efficiency)
Provide quality control and oversight of analytical work in the Vertical
Lead research and flagship reports, in collaboration with DECRG
Assist the DEC Research Director in supervision of DEC’s research for the Vertical
Facilitate implementation of impact evaluations and promote evidence-based policy and program design
Collation, quality control, and dissemination of development data in the Vertical
Implementing protocols for global policy indicators in the Vertical
Accountable to the World Bank Group Chief Economist for corporate priorities, policy research, impact evaluation, and development data related to the vertical
Accountable to the Vertical Vice President for quality assurance of economic analysis

Qualification

PhD in economicsPolicy researchAnalytical workStakeholder engagementLeadership skillsKnowledge sharingCommunication skillsTeam management

Required

PhD in economics or public policy with a strong publication record in a subset of one or more themes covered by the Planet vertical
Demonstrated ability to leverage expertise within and outside the World Bank Group
Track record of published policy research, high-quality analytical work and policy advice
Leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Quality, relevance, and operational impact of analytical work and policy advice
Effectiveness in guiding the research agenda of the DEC research team
Contribution to knowledge sharing and capacity building
Engagement with stakeholders and influence policy debates
Effective management and development of the Vertical Chief Economist Office team

Benefits

Retirement plan
Medical, life and disability insurance
Paid leave, including parental leave
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Company

The World Bank

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The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world.
dateFounded in 1994
location
Washington, DC, US
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.worldbank.org

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Fernanda Zavaleta
Communications Advisor to the CFO and MD
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Joaquim Levy
Managing Director and World Bank Group CFO
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