Economist, Addis Ababa

Closing Date: Thursday, 17 May 2012 World Bank Worbek House Africa Avenue, Bole Road Woreda 17, Kebele 19,House # 402/3 Addis AbabaBackground / General description The Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Unit (PREM) for East Africa and the Horn (AFTP2) is looking for an Economist to join its team in Ethiopia. The position is based in the World Bank’s Addis Ababa office, one of the largest country offices in Africa. The selected candidate will be expected to work closely with professional counterparts in the Government of Ethiopia (GoE), particularly with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, as well as the community of international development partners. This is a two year position (with possibility of extension), based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The position involves traveling in Ethiopia and elsewhere as appropriate. S/he will be operating within a matrix management framework, reporting to the AFTP2 Sector Manger in Washington DC and working in close collaboration with the Country Director and the Lead Economist based in Addis Ababa. S/he will also work and coordinate closely with the various Bank task managers working on economic issues in Ethiopia, based in-country as well as Kenya, Tanzania, and Washington DC. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year renewable term appointment.Economic Analysis and Policy Advice Support the Ethiopia team to provide analytical advice to the Government on ways to maintain economic growth and the pace of poverty reduction in Ethiopia. This will involve contributing to policy notes and studies on a wide range of issues including the growth agenda, trade and economic integration, productivity, business environment, economic management, sectoral issues, poverty and gender analysis. Closely monitor and provide advice on fiscal policy and program priorities, budget management, revenue mobilization and public debt and financial management issues and coordinate policy dialogue between the World Bank and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED) on these issues. Work closely with the MoFED and the Central Statistical Agency (CSA) to obtain and maintain relevant economic data and information and to engage in policy dialogue as part of the Bank team. Support the team to advise the statistical capacity building efforts with the CSA, in a project closely coordinated with other development partners. Support the Country Management Unit, and the Government, in the development and implementation of a World Bank Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) with Ethiopia. Country Economist Support Contribute to the preparation of the Ethiopia Economic Update (bi-annual), and the Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (annually). Compile and maintain economic and fiscal databases for Ethiopia. Provide support to various outreach activities (e.g. organizing seminars, participating in technical working groups and discussion foras). Facilitate missions by colleagues from AFTP2 and engage with sector colleagues and country based staff on economic issues, particularly micro-related.Academic Training: MA Degree in Economics, and at least four years of relevant work experience. Technical Proficiency: Skills and experience in working on economic policy issues and data analysis. Proven strong conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in the foregoing 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. Language Skills: Proficiency in English required; Local Ethiopian language skills are a distinct advantage. Writing: Excellent English writing capability required. Computer Skills: Sound knowledge of MS Office programs, including Excel, is essential.
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