Country Economist Senior Specialist or Specialist in Barbados
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- Economics
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- Dec 03, 2020 Post Date
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- 2000000916 Requisition #
What you’ll need:
Education: A Master's degree or higher (or equivalent) in Economics is required. PhD is preferred.
Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, working in operational teams is required. Expertise in policy issues and development problems in the Latin American and Caribbean Region is required, along with a proven ability to perform analysis of social, political, and economic conditions and risks, as well as to conduct applied research on economic development issues. Have a demonstrated thorough knowledge of economic development, with capabilities in research, blended finance, and motivation to be involved in operational work that drives impact.
The ideal candidate must:
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for development and leading change, excellent verbal and written communication skills, creative, relationship building, and strong policy skills.
- Be driven, a team player, and a high-energy professional with digital literacy skills.
- Possess an agile mindset aimed at meeting client needs and promoting innovative solutions to regional development challenges.
Languages: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required. Oral and written proficiency in a second Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is also required.
Core and Technical Competencies:
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Our culture: Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin-America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment. We are the first Latin American and Caribbean development institution to be awarded the EDGE certification, recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality. As an employee you can be part of internal resource groups that connect our diverse community around common interests.
About us: At the IDB, we’re committed to improving lives. Since 1959, we’ve been a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. We do more than lending though. We partner with our 48-member countries to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with cutting-edge research about relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and technical assistance to improve on the planning and execution of projects. For this, we need people who not only have the right skills, but also are passionate about improving lives.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for our Region, the IDB Group is reviewing its hiring needs and re-prioritizing its areas of talent acquisition. We encourage candidates to continue to apply to the active postings, yet current job openings may be subject to further decisions in terms of timing of the processes, or other actions, in accordance with business needs. Final hiring decisions may also be conditioned to the candidate’s ability to timely relocate to the post of duty at the moment of starting service.