Short-Term Consultant: Economist

IFC - International Finance Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global development institution in Washington, DC seeks a Short-Term Consultant (Economist) for data collection and analysis within the Disruptive Technologies and Funds space. The role demands a Master's degree in Economics, with 5+ years experience in data analytics and econometrics. Responsibilities include supporting results measurement, database management, and conducting analytical studies. The contract offers flexibility and is extendable, starting February 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics or similar field with solid training in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• At least 5 years of experience in data analytics, data science or statistics.
• Experience with designing and monitoring data collection and data management principles.
• Strong ability to write clean, well-documented code in R and Python.
• Ability to create visualizations/dashboards using RShiny/PowerBI for communicating results.
• Experience interpreting econometric outputs and specifying regression analyses.

Responsibilities

• Support results measurement and data collection for IFC’s Disruptive Technologies and Funds.
• Establish and maintain databases to track development impact.
• Conduct analytical studies for impact reporting.
• Articulate and measure economic impacts of IFC projects in venture capital and disruptive technologies sectors.
• Conduct analytical studies supporting impact reporting and sector analyses.
• Support econometric research across sectors and prepare briefs, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Assist in annual monitoring and terminal assessments for ongoing projects.

Skills

Data analytics

Data science

Econometrics

R programming

Python

Data visualization

Education

Master's degree in Economics

Tools

RShiny

PowerBI

Power BI

RShiny

Job description

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International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The Development Impact Measurement Department (CDI) at IFC is composed primarily of economists and results measurement specialists and works closely with IFC industry groups to identify opportunities and solutions for private sector development, formulate sector priorities and strategies, and provide rigorous analytical support throughout the project cycle. The CDI department is primarily tasked with implementing the Anticipated Impact Measurement and Monitoring (AIMM) framework for ex‑ante assessment of investment and advisory projects, ensuring high‑quality economic input for structuring, appraising, and monitoring projects, and developing sector economic analyses that inform strategies and enhance IFC’s impact reporting. Within CDI, specialized sub‑teams collaborate with each of IFC’s industry groups: Infrastructure (INR), Manufacturing and Agribusinesses (MAS), Financial Institutions Group (FIG), and Disruptive Technologies, Services, and Funds (CSF). The CDIDF unit within CDI partners works in collaboration with CSF, covering investments in early‑stage disruptive technology startups, FinTech startups, Telecom and Media companies, as well as Venture Capital and Private Equity funds.

CDIDF is offering a Short‑Term Consultant (STC) position for 80‑100 days, starting February 1, 2026. The STC will support data collection on IFC’s clients in the Disruptive Technologies and Funds space, in addition to performing data management, processing, and analytics to strengthen decision‑making and sector insights. The STC will report to Liliana Olarte (Economist – Disruptive Tech., FinTech, and VC Funds).

RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES

1. Support CDIDF’s results measurement efforts, mainly:
   • Implementing data collection strategies to assess the development impact across CSF’s portfolio.
   • Establishing and maintaining comprehensive databases to track development impact within CSF’s portfolio.
   • Streamlining the consolidation and reporting processes for essential WBG scorecard indicators.
2. Assist in articulating and measuring the economic impacts of IFC projects in the venture capital, disruptive technologies, and private equity sectors.
3. Help conduct analytical studies that can support IFC’s impact reporting and analytical sector studies.
4. Support economic and econometric research across various sectors of coverage.
5. Support the preparation of briefs, reports, and presentations to various stakeholders including senior management and the Board as well as external stakeholders.
6. Supporting annual monitoring and terminal assessments for ongoing projects.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Master’s degree in Economics or similar field with solid training in quantitative and qualitative research methods as well as Data Science.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience working in data analytics, data science, statistics, or related fields.
• Experience and knowledge of data science, data analytics and econometrics is required, including:
  • Prior experience designing and monitoring quantitative and qualitative data collection, including questionnaire design and use of data collection software.
  • Strong understanding of data creation and management principles and ability to write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code from scratch in R and Python.
  • Ability to create visualizations and dashboards using RShiny/PowerBI (or similar software) for communicating results with internal and external clients.
  • Ability to interpret outputs from econometric and other quantitative research methods and specify regression analyses.
• Previous experience in applying advanced economic theory (macro and micro‑economic concepts and econometric methods) to private sector development in emerging markets.
• Prior experience with development impact measurement techniques and systems for the private sector. Knowledge of IFC’s AIMM system.

APPLICATION AND CONTRACT

Please send your CV/Resume to Avnish Dayal Singh ([e-mail]) by January 9, 2026. The subject line of your email must be “STC‑Economist ‑ FULL NAME.” The selected candidate will be awarded a contract (EOD February 1, 2026) for a duration of 80 to 100 days. Contract is extendable depending on business needs.

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