Senior Country Economist - Req33120

World Bank Group; Pretoria; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial institution seeks a Senior Country Economist in Pretoria to engage in macroeconomic policy dialogues across Southern Africa. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities and proven experience in leading impactful economic operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence policy and contribute to development strategies in the region.

Benefits

Retirement benefits

Health and life insurance

Paid leave

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Broad economic knowledge linking macro, institutional, and micro levels.
• Experience in development policy and sector strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead macro-fiscal, growth, and structural reform dialogues.
• Contribute to analytical reports and policy notes.
• Support strategic engagements through briefs and presentations.

Skills

Policy dialogue skills

Macroeconomic expertise

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. or Master's degree in Economics

Job description

Senior Country EconomistJob # : reqOrganization : World BankSector : EconomicsGrade : GGTerm Duration : 4 years 0 monthsRecruitment Type : International RecruitmentLocation : Pretoria, South AfricaRequired Language(s) : EnglishClosing Date : 5 / 25 / (MM / DD / YYYY) at 11 : 59pm UTCDescriptionThe World Bank Group is a leading source of funding and knowledge for developing countries, comprising a global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.

With member countries and over offices worldwide, we collaborate with public and private sector partners, investing in innovative projects and leveraging data, research, and technology to address urgent global challenges.

For more information, visit Global Practice for Economic Policy (EP) : The Economic Policy Global Practice leads the World Bank Group's engagement in macroeconomics, economic growth, fiscal policy, and trade.

EP connects macroeconomic dialogue with programs that promote private sector development and job creation.

We support Ministries of Finance, Central Banks, and other government agencies in their reform efforts to foster faster, inclusive, and resilient growth.Economic Policy in Southern Africa : The EP unit for Southern Africa and the Horn of Africa (EAEM2), based in Pretoria, is seeking a Senior Country Economist to cover countries in the Southern Africa Country Management Unit (AECS1).

The ideal candidate is passionate about development challenges, adaptable, with broad and deep technical expertise, and strong policy dialogue skills.The selected candidate will report to the EP Practice Manager for EAEM2.

The unit covers 14 countries across three Country Management Units, including South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, and Sudan.

The focus is on supporting socio-economic transformation through policy dialogue, technical assistance, and analytical work, including regional flagships.Duties include : Lead macro-fiscal, growth, and structural reform dialogues with government stakeholders, IMF, development partners, and others;Contribute to core deliverables such as DPOs, analytical reports, and policy notes on fiscal efficiency, revenue mobilization, public spending, and economic transformation;Provide analytical input for country strategies and participate in key review meetings;Develop innovative economic analysis approaches relevant to operations;Support strategic engagements through briefs, presentations, and policy notes.Selection CriteriaA Ph.D. or Master's degree in Economics with at least 8 years of relevant experience;Experience leading impactful operations and analytical work;Broad economic knowledge linking macro, institutional, and micro levels;Experience in development policy and sector strategies;Strong policy dialogue skills and ability to conduct independent discussions;Cross-sectoral understanding and macroeconomic expertise;Effective communication skills for influencing and persuading stakeholders.World Bank Group Core CompetenciesThe World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including retirement, health, life, disability insurance, and paid leave.

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