Economist/Sr. Economist (Contractual, ICDMF)
Core
Deliver macroeconomic frameworks technical assistance (TA) to build capacity for forecasting and policy analysis to fiscal agencies and public institutions, while developing new models and approaches for macroeconomic frameworks TA with an emphasis on fiscal policy.
Role type
Senior IC macroeconomist (capacity development)
Builds
Macroeconomic frameworks, forecasting and policy analysis systems (FPAS), analytical tools, and training materials for fiscal agencies and public institutions.
Domain
International development, macroeconomics, fiscal policy
Required skills
Macroeconomic modeling, fiscal policy analysis, medium-term forecasting, time series analysis (state-space, Bayesian, classical inference), optimization methods, calibration strategies, near-term forecasting, nowcasting, project management, team management, expository writing, intellectual leadership in economic analysis
Preferred skills
Experience in central banks and ministries of finance, experience with emerging markets and developing countries, experience with semi-structural and DSGE modeling, experience in capacity development (CD) delivery, advanced knowledge of Python/Matlab/R/Excel
Technologies
Python, Matlab, R, Excel
Responsibilities
Leading and participating in capacity development missions, coordinating project design and implementation, preparing briefing notes and technical assistance reports, developing external and internal training materials, leading the development of CD tools and models, contributing to departmental agenda and initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
