Gender Finance Economist: Innovative, Data-Driven Impact

World Bank Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Bank Group is hiring an E T Consultant- Economist to support the Policy & Regulations team with data-driven analysis of gender-focused financing. You will review sustainable finance issuances, update bond databases, and contribute to advisory tools for clients and internal teams.

With a Master’s degree and strong econometric skills in STATA/Python, you will collaborate across departments to advance gender equality through innovative financing solutions and knowledge products.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, economics, finance, international relations, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and data science skills, with large structured and unstructured datasets.
• Experience in sustainable finance, capital markets, development finance, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the knowledge agenda related to gender equality and financing of gender solutions.
• Lead the review and assessment of sustainable finance issuances, including bond frameworks and impact reports.
• Manage and enhance the bond database, ensuring data quality and methodological consistency.
• Collaborate with WBG Treasury, JCAP, and other teams on developing innovative financing models and advisory tools.
• Analyze gender data and develop data-driven operational notes and knowledge products.

Skills

STATA

Python

Econometrics

Tableau

Power BI

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Data analysis tools

Job description

The World Bank Group is hiring an E T Consultant- Economist to support the Policy & Regulations team with data-driven analysis of gender-focused financing. You will review sustainable finance issuances, update bond databases, and contribute to advisory tools for clients and internal teams.

With a Master’s degree and strong econometric skills in STATA/Python, you will collaborate across departments to advance gender equality through innovative financing solutions and knowledge products.