E T Consultant, Analyst

E T Consultant, Analyst

Description

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
The South Asia Region (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) is at a crucial stage of development. Rapid economic growth, driven by urbanization and demographic dividend, has brought down poverty rates, but severe forms of exclusion and disparities based on ethnicity, caste, and gender remain. Rapid growth has also come with congestion and pollution in cities. South Asia is more than other regions affected by changes in temperature and extreme weather events. Additional challenges are that South Asian countries tend to have high malnutrition/stunting rates; large informal sectors and low female labor force participation rates.

Private sector led growth, focused on investments in infrastructure, energy, logistics and cities are essential to generate the jobs needed to employ South Asia’s sizeable youth population. At the same time, the region needs to continue building human capital so that South Asia’s population is well equipped for the jobs of the future.  
 
The World Bank in South Asia: https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/sar
The Fiscal Policy and Growth and Public Sector team in Bangladesh provides macroeconomic analysis, policy dialogue, technical advice, and public sector reforms and capacity building on macroeconomic and fiscal reforms. Beyond its regular economic monitoring mandate, the team oversees a robust work program that includes lending operations a range of programmatic analytic and technical assistance engagements, and the publication of key reports such as the Bangladesh Development Update (BDU), Public Finance Review (PFR), and the Country Growth and Jobs Report. The team also works closely with other Global Practices and the Country Management Unit (CMU), and integrates economic analysis into the World Bank’s broader portfolio of lending, analytical, and advisory efforts.

The EP team in Bangladesh is seeking an Extended-Term Consultant (ETC) at level C1 based in Dhaka to deliver comprehensive research, analytical, and statistical support to the team. The initial contract is for 12 months, with the potential to extend for up to 3 years, subject to funding availability and individual performance.

Duties and accountabilities:

• Maintain and update economic databases (covering high- and low-frequency macro, fiscal, financial, and social data for Bangladesh) and regularly prepare updated medium-term macroeconomic projections.

• Provide substantive inputs to analytical work and reporting on Bangladesh, including modeling, producing charts/tables from databases and other sources, and preparing both regular and ad hoc statistical/economic reports, policy notes, and briefs (some of which will be published).

• Contribute to the Macro Poverty Outlook (MPO) and Bangladesh Development Update (BDU) by participating in consultations, maintaining data files, and drafting sections of the report.

• Support Advisory Services and Analytics (ASA), Development Policy Operations, and technical assistance.

• Engage with the Government of Bangladesh, development partners, the private sector, local think tanks, and researchers, coordinating with various World Bank sectoral teams as needed.

Selection Criteria

• A Minimum of a Master’s degree in economics, economic development, or a related field from a reputable university (PhD preferred) with at least two years of relevant work experience in macroeconomic research or economic policy within the private sector, think tanks, international organizations, or government.

• Strong understanding of macroeconomics and interlinkages between key macroeconomic accounts. 

• First-hand knowledge of the Bangladeshi economy and its key economic policies, particularly in fiscal and monetary policy.

• Proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of statistical and econometric tools such as E-Views and STATA.

• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities, with a proven ability to present statistical data clearly; excellent oral and written English communication skills.

• Ability to handle multiple assignments, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality output and commitment to the role.

• Strong ability to collaborate effectively within and outside the organization in a diverse, multicultural team environment.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

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