Senior Economist, Education Financing & Policy Leader

World Bank Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 128,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial institution is seeking a strategic leader to develop education programs across the East Asia and Pacific region. The role involves advising governments on education financing and overseeing large-scale projects aimed at enhancing educational systems. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD and extensive experience in education sector development, along with strong analytical skills. This full-time position is primarily based in Singapore, focusing on impactful educational outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan

Medical, life and disability insurance

Paid leave including parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 12-15 years of progressively responsible experience in education sector development.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with experience in policy analysis.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale education projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for educational programs across multiple countries.
• Design and assess education financing mechanisms and policies.
• Conduct rigorous policy analysis to inform decision-making.

Skills

Forecasting

Python

SPSS

R

Regression Analysis

Stata

Research Experience

Statistical Software

Survey Design

Calculus

SAS

Statistics

Education

PhD or equivalent terminal degree in economics, education, public policy or related field

Job description

A leading international financial institution is seeking a strategic leader to develop education programs across the East Asia and Pacific region. The role involves advising governments on education financing and overseeing large-scale projects aimed at enhancing educational systems. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD and extensive experience in education sector development, along with strong analytical skills. This full-time position is primarily based in Singapore, focusing on impactful educational outcomes.