Water Economist ET Consultant: Data-Driven Policy

World Bank Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Bank Group in Washington, DC, is seeking an E T Consultant - Water Economist to strengthen empirical and policy-analytic capacity in water economics. The role focuses on estimating tariffs, subsidies, affordability, and service efficiency, translating findings into flagship reports and practical tools for client countries and WB teams.

Ideal candidates hold an advanced economics degree (Ph.D. preferred) with strong econometrics, data handling, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in economics, public policy, or related field.
• Ph.D. with substantial professional experience preferred.
• Proven ability to prepare major analytical reports for technical and policy audiences.
• Experience in the water sector is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement rigorous empirical analyses using diverse household, utility, fiscal, and geospatial data.
• Develop clear visualizations, maps, tables, and reproducible code.
• Analyze regulatory frameworks, tariffs, subsidies, and affordability.
• Translate analytic findings into actionable policy guidance for governments and partners.
• Collaborate with World Bank teams across regions.

Skills

Econometrics

Stata

R

Python

Data management & analysis

GIS / spatial econometrics

Tariff modeling / regulatory economics

Communication of quantitative results

English proficiency

Education

Advanced degree in economics / public policy / related field

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Stata

R

Python

Job description

The World Bank Group in Washington, DC, is seeking an E T Consultant - Water Economist to strengthen empirical and policy-analytic capacity in water economics. The role focuses on estimating tariffs, subsidies, affordability, and service efficiency, translating findings into flagship reports and practical tools for client countries and WB teams.

Ideal candidates hold an advanced economics degree (Ph.D. preferred) with strong econometrics, data handling, and communication skills.