Development Economist: Policy Research & Impact in LATAM

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Vacation time 24 days + 8 personal

Health insurance

Pension plan

Relocation/visa assistance

On-site with teleworking occasional

Health services Center

Mentoring and training

Daycare Center

Job summary

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB Group) is seeking an economics researcher to join the Research Department in Washington, DC. The role focuses on high-quality, original research addressing development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean, with emphasis on policy-relevant outputs.

Responsibilities include conducting rigorous analysis, producing policy messages for senior management, contributing to flagship publications, and presenting findings to diverse audiences, with

Qualifications

• Masters degree required; PhD strongly preferred.
• PhD candidates or recent PhDs welcome.
• English plus one other Bank official language required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic research identifying challenges and issues with theoretical/emprirical analysis.
• Contribute to publications like Latin American and Caribbean Macroeconomic Report and Development in the Americas.
• Prepare economic analysis and policy advice for senior management and external engagements.
• Present research to academic and non-academic audiences and refine papers for publication.
• Develop networks for disseminating findings and promote cooperative research initiatives.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Research publications

Education

Masters degree

PhD preferred

Job description

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB Group) is seeking an economics researcher to join the Research Department in Washington, DC. The role focuses on high-quality, original research addressing development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean, with emphasis on policy-relevant outputs.

Responsibilities include conducting rigorous analysis, producing policy messages for senior management, contributing to flagship publications, and presenting findings to diverse audiences, with