Organization: World Bank
Sector: Economics
Term Duration: Minimum 60 days
Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment
Washington, DC, United States
Location:
TOR: EAPCE Economics Consultancy
(Short Term Consultancy - Terms of Reference)
Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank
Group (WBG) 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.
Summary
The Office of the Chief Economist for the East Asia and Pacific (EAPCE) conducts
economic analysis and provides guidance on strategic economic priorities in the
region. This mission is accomplished through a wide-ranging analytical program that
takes on new, topical, and controversial issues, provides region-wide and cross-
sectoral analysis, and addresses the policy priorities of EAP’s fast-growing and
diverse economies. The Office also serves as the principal spokesperson inside and
outside the Bank on economic issues facing the region. For more information, visit
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asia-and-pacific.
EAPCE is looking to recruit several short-term consultants in FY26 to support the
unit’s core analytical products, including the biannual East Asia and Pacific
Economic Update reports and the Programmatic Flagship Series that cover
important topics in EAP economic development such as Fiscal, Labor Market,
Technology, Services, and Trade.
We seek candidates who are passionate about either macro- or micro-economic
research and have excellent data skills. The candidates will have advanced skills in
STATA statistical software and familiarity with development economics research.
Proficiency in other software and programming languages such as MS Excel, R,
Python, and MATLAB is a plus.
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Role & Responsibilities
The Short-Term Consultant will be responsible for supporting EAPCE economists
with the data organization, visualization, and analysis of the following research
areas, depending on the consultant’s research expertise:
1. East Asia and Pacific Economic Update: The East Asia and Pacific Economic
Update provides biannual analyses of development trends and economic
policy issues across the East Asia and Pacific region. More information on
previous updates can be found here.
2. EAPCE Programmatic Flagship Series: The Flagship Series consists of EAP
regional reports that focus on issues of longer-term development
significance. The current research topics cover issues in Fiscal, Labor Market,
Services, and Trade sectors.
Expected outputs include:
Programs (.do files) to replicate the analysis, as well as (short) documentation of
the methods when necessary;
Materials for discussion such as charts, results of analytical assessments,
presentations, and short notes as needed;
Briefs and writing inputs for the different tasks mentioned above.
Selection Criteria
A minimum of a Masters’ degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, data
science or related field with strong quantitative component
Advanced skills in STATA programming software are required. Proficiency in
complementary analytical software such as R, Python, or MATLAB is a plus.
Strong analytical skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Strong oral
and written communication skills in English are required.
Proven ability and willingness to work as part of a team in a collaborative
multicultural environment.
General Development Knowledge and Analytical Skills: Demonstrates
knowledge of cross-country information and the ability to link the macro,
institutional, and micro-level behaviors; able to support findings/policy
recommendations with credible analysis and tools.
Drive for Results: Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet
deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results and has the personal organization to
do so.
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Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries – initiates collaboration beyond
the team.
Create, Apply and Share Knowledge – Proactively and regularly shares
knowledge.
Make Smart Decisions – Identifies information needed to support decisions.
Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making: Analyzes facts and data to
support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others' work.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
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.
Note
The consultant will report to Task Team Leader, Dr. Ergys Islamaj (EAPCE, Senior
Economist). However, the consultant will also work closely with other EAPCE team
members and collaborators to ensure the quality and timeliness of the deliverables.
The consultant will be paid a daily rate according to the rates for international STC
assignments with the World Bank.
The TTL and the RA will agree upon the outputs, the number of days required for
the outputs, and the timing of the payment requests in advance. Payment will be
made after submission of the agreed-upon outputs according to the normal
procedures of the World Bank.
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