Senior Country Economist

Company: World Bank Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Country EconomistJob #:req33115Organization:World BankSector:EconomicsGrade:GGTerm Duration:4 years 0 monthsRecruitment Type:International RecruitmentLocation:Washington, DC, United StatesRequired Language(s):EnglishClosing Date:5/25/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTCDescriptionThe World Bank Group is a major source of funding and knowledge for developing countries, comprising a global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and over 120 offices worldwide, we collaborate with public and private sector partners, investing in innovative projects and leveraging data, research, and technology to address global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.The Global Practice for Economic Policy (EP):The Economic Policy Global Practice leads the World Bank Group's engagement with clients on macroeconomics, economic growth, fiscal policy, and trade. EP connects macroeconomic dialogue with programs aimed at expanding the private sector's role in economic development and job creation. We support Ministries of Finance, Central Banks, and Ministers of Economy, Planning, Trade, and Production in their reform efforts for faster, inclusive, and resilient growth.Economic Policy in Eastern and Southern Africa:We seek a skilled and energetic Senior Country Economist based in Washington, D.C., passionate about addressing complex development challenges, adaptable to a dynamic environment, with broad and deep technical expertise, strong results orientation, and effective policy dialogue skills.The Senior Country Economist will report to the EP Practice Manager for the EAEM2 unit, which covers 14 countries across three Country Management Units: AECS1, AECS2, and AECE3. The role involves leading and contributing to operations, analytical work, and advisory services, especially in countries with increasing work programs focused on structural reforms, economic transformation, and job creation.Responsibilities include engaging in policy dialogue on economic growth and macro-fiscal issues, leading analytical work, and supporting lending operations in collaboration with country teams.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead macro-fiscal, growth, and structural reform dialogue with government counterparts, IMF, development partners, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to core deliverables such as DPOs, analytical reports, policy notes, and regional flagship reports on fiscal efficiency, revenue mobilization, public spending, and economic transformation.
• Advise the Country Management Unit on strategic engagement and economic policy issues through active participation in review meetings.
• Develop advanced approaches in applied economic analysis relevant to operations and analytical work.
• Support strategic engagement efforts through briefs, presentations, and policy notes for the Practice Manager and Prosperity Management Team.Selection Criteria
  • Ph.D. or Master's in Economics with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience leading impactful operations and analytical work in macroeconomics, fiscal policy, and related areas.
  • Broad economic knowledge with ability to link macro, institutional, and micro-level behaviors, supporting findings with credible analysis.
  • Experience translating technical knowledge into practical country and sector strategies, engaging with policy-level clients.
  • Strong policy dialogue skills, anticipating needs and conducting independent discussions with government and partners.
  • Ability to undertake cross-sectoral work, understanding interrelations among sectors.
  • Proficiency in macroeconomic analysis, debt, trade, fiscal policy, and growth linkages, with ability to translate analyses into policy recommendations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of influencing and persuading diverse stakeholders.The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including retirement plans, insurance, paid leave, and accommodations for disabilities.We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.Learn more about working at the and , including our values and stories.
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