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Job Title:
Economist
Employer:
World Bank
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
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Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 5 August 2024
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Kampala, Uganda
The World Bank Group is a renowned international financial institution whose mission is to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity by supporting sustainable development in low- and middle-income countries. Established in 1944, the organization has evolved into a multifaceted institution comprising five specialized agencies that provide financial products, policy advice, and technical assistance across diverse sectors. With an unmatched global presence in over 100 countries, the World Bank Group is widely recognized for its data-driven development solutions, strong partnerships, and role in shaping economic policies worldwide.
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Are you looking for Bank Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Economist job at World Bank
Full-time
Deadline:
5 Aug 2024
Economist job at World Bank
World Bank
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
The World Bank's Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment (MTI) Global Practice (GP) is seeking to recruit a seasoned professional with strong technical and operational skills to lead and/or contribute to MTI tasks effectively in a culturally diverse environment, to work as Economist based in Kampala.
The position requires a motivated and seasoned economist with strong analytical and interpersonal skills. S/he will be a core team member of the MTI East Africa team contributing mostly to the Uganda MTI work program and will report to the World Bank Practice Manager for Macroeconomics, Trade, and Investment covering Eastern and Southern Africa.. The selected candidate will also work closely with the Senior Economist and Lead Economist for Uganda.
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Monitoring and assessment of macroeconomic developments in Uganda and assisting in the preparation and supervision of MTI's work program in Uganda.
Lead and/or contribute to the macroeconomic monitoring and the analysis on the country's economic, financial and sector issues. Prepare briefs and just-in-time analytical notes
Use/run economic/financial models and toolkits using existing software packages, or Bank's own models, to assess economic development and inform policy advice.
Contribute to the design, preparation and implementation of budget support and lending operations in Uganda. Provide substantive inputs to the preparation and dissemination of analytical economic work and reporting on Uganda.
Contribute to the monitoring of the Performance and Policy Actions in Uganda under IDA's Sustainable Development Finance Policy and overall Debt development.
Support the Country Management Unit (CMU) in the implementation of the World Bank's Uganda program.
Engage in policy dialogue with government of Uganda, develop and maintain active engagement with other development partners, private sector, local think tanks and researchers, in coordination with a range of World Bank sectoral teams
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The successful candidate should hold a Master's (Ph.D. preferred) degree in economics, with at least 5 years of relevant work experience. Previous experience on debt and fiscal policy issues is a plus.
First-hand knowledge of the Ugandan economy and strong understanding of key economic policy, especially fiscal and monetary policy issues, in Uganda.
Familiarity with functioning of Ugandan government and knowledge of key stakeholders and local networks that influence economic policy making.
High level of personal and professional integrity.
Proven sense of initiative, results orientation, and leadership qualities, as well as effective teamwork skills.
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
For the full position description, complete selection criteria and required competencies, candidates are requested to submit an online application through www.worldbank.org/jobs. Click on Current Openings > Search the Job No#:req28528 (in the Keyword or Req ID box). The World Bank is committed to achieving diversity of gender, race, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
