Education & Work Experience Master's Degree - 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 4 year(s) experience
Conduct quantitative and econometric analyses on various economic factors. Utilize advanced statistical techniques and models to analyse data, including regression analysis, time series, and forecasting. Contribute to think-pieces, policy briefs, and empirical research on economic trends and policies Coordinate and prepare ad hoc thematic and substantive reports/analysis/briefs as requested. Develop strategic analysis using large economic and development datasets. Contribute substantively to the knowledge product creation process, ensuring data-driven insights are clearly and compellingly presented. Contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation initiatives for different contexts on key emerging policy agendas, in collaboration with policy teams at HQ, the Regional Hubs and country offices. Provide expert advice on economic policies and strategies. Apply integrated multi-disciplinary approaches, including through coordinating and engaging with advisory board members and consultants, to meet knowledge and innovation needs for policy. Coordinate advisory board meetings that will be providing technical expertise in the revision process. Analyse data used in the construction of the GKI, and other indices as needed, including variables used, weights assigned to sub-pillars, pillars and sectors, and normalization techniques. Explore innovative ideas being implemented in other composite indices. Examine the structure of the GKI, assess effectiveness, explore potential changes, and propose enhancements. Identify potential advisory board members and assist in commissioning and coordinating their work where requested and comment on their draft papers. Mobilize consultants to initiate activities, including drafting and reviewing terms of references (ToRs), request for proposals (RfPs) and work specifications. Develop/use rosters of pre-qualified consultants, Implementing Partners (Ips) and other service providers in support of project outputs and activities. Oversee the work of national and international consultants that support project implementation. Supervise and manage project personnel and consultants. Establish performance objectives and standards and ensure timely and appropriate feedback, guidance and support to ensure optimum performance.Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity Digital Data Analysis Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision making Business Direction & Strategy System Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system Business Development Knowledge generation Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations. Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communications; to tailor messages and choose communicate methods depending on the audience.Min. years of relevant work experience A minimum of two (2) years (with Master’s degree) or four (4) years (with Bachelor’s degree) of work experience in the areas of economic research, data analysis, and policy development in thematic areas related to social sciences and economics. Required skills Strong proficiency in data collection and statistical software, and excellent research, analytical and data management skills. Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section