Principal II, Economics and Policy

A multilateral development bank is hiring for an experienced Economist to join the organisation in the Ivory Coast to deliver the Bank’s transition mandate, focusing on economic analytics and on other priority policy / thematic areas in the Sub-Saharan Africa region (SSA region).

Job responsibilities:

• Lead monitoring and analysis of macroeconomic performance and risks and assess structural reform progress in the countries of the SSA region in order to draft key Bank products, including the Regional Economic Prospects and the annual Transition Report.
• Lead the preparation of country diagnostics, in coordination with country banking teams; contribute to the preparation of country strategies in the SSA region
• Support the Regional Policy lead in the preparation of the policy compacts for the SSA region.
• Work on a range of transactions or projects, either acting as the key team member for more complex or challenging investments or taking full responsibility to deliver a particular policy initiative / TC assignment, transaction support or analytical assignment
• Lead on the ground engagement with internal and external counterparts, including at senior governmental level, to advance the Bank’s transition objectives in a specific thematic area

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Candidate requirements:

• Postgraduate degree (master’s or PhD) in economics or a closely related field; deep understanding of economic theory, policy, and practice.
• Work experience in macroeconomics, structural economics, or related areas, gained through roles in financial institutions, government agencies, multilateral organizations, consultancy firms, or think tanks
• Solid understanding of economic development, governance, and institutional frameworks in the SSA region
• Excellent written and spoken English and French
• Ability to effectively represent the Bank in both languages at forums and with stakeholders