Economist, Poverty & Spatial Analytics

World Bank Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

World Bank Group in Washington, DC, seeks an Economist to design and implement cutting-edge analytics on poverty and equity, and to develop models linking welfare, fiscal and social policies. You will work with country teams to strengthen data systems and produce actionable policy insights.

The role requires a Master’s (PhD preferred) in economics with quantitative rigor and at least five years of experience, including geospatial analysis and advanced econometrics.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in economics or related field with a strong quantitative background.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience integrating geospatial and household survey data to analyze poverty and inequality.
• Strong programming skills and ability to translate findings into policy.
• Excellent communication and ability to present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement analytics on poverty and equity to guide policy.
• Develop micro-empirical models linking welfare, fiscal, and social policies.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Geospatial analysis

Policy translation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in economics or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

GIS

Remote sensing

Econometrics software

Job description

World Bank Group in Washington, DC, seeks an Economist to design and implement cutting-edge analytics on poverty and equity, and to develop models linking welfare, fiscal and social policies. You will work with country teams to strengthen data systems and produce actionable policy insights.

The role requires a Master’s (PhD preferred) in economics with quantitative rigor and at least five years of experience, including geospatial analysis and advanced econometrics.