African Development Bank Jobs for Senior Research Economist

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Job Title: Senior Research Economist - EDRE Grade: PL-5
Position N°: 50000867
Reference: ADB/11/166
Organisation: African Development Bank Group

Key Responsibilities:
•   Contribute to the Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment (ADOA) of the Bank's operations.
•   Play a key role in the planning and implementation of the department research agenda in the area of private sector development;
•   Contribute to the production of Bank's flagship publications, Bank Group Annual Report and research studies.
•   Provide economic intelligence (through statements, speeches, policy briefs) to the President and Senior Management on economic development issues.
•   Undertake research and write publications in the Bank's Working Papers Series, policy and development research briefs, journal articles and other publications.
•   Participate in and contribute to Country Strategic Papers (CSP), Economic Sector Work (ESW), and other activities related to improving the Bank's operational effectiveness.
•   Review operations documents and participate in review meetings.
•   Provide support to Management on any other tasks upon request.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•   Under the general supervision of the Director  the incumbent's Duties and Responsibilities will be as follows:
•   Conduct research in the areas of private sector development, competitiveness, financial markets, project evaluation, inclusive growth, development outcomes and additionality.
•   Participate in collaborative research and knowledge management activities carried out jointly with regional and international organizations, research and capacity building institutions in Africa, development research centers and universities.
•   Review operation documents and participate in review meetings.
•   Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor or Management.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
•   A Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, or related social sciences. A Master degree in these fields complemented by strong evidence of practical experience in project evaluation, economic analysis or Finance.
•   At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in development policy research and analysis of economic conditions that are of relevance to private sector development in Africa.
•   For this position team work skills are critical: ability to work in interdisciplinary environment, contribute constructive comments and receive positively the views of team members on own work. Ability to work with colleagues in other Complexes, especially in Operations.

For more information and online application: Senior Research Economist - EDRE - African Development Bank

Deadline:  06 November, 2011.

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