Post of duty: Washington D.C.

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About this position:

The Regional Economic Advisor of the Southern Cone Department is looking for a professional who is pursuing or has recently completed his/her master studies with experience and/or expertise in economic analysis to support the regional economic advisor in policy dialogue and macroeconomic monitoring, to be hired as an intern under the Consultant (CNS) modality.

The team's mission:

The IDB is a long-term development partner in the Southern Cone Region in general, with a substantial portfolio across many sectors. This necessitates accurate assessment and guidance of the IDB’s actions within the country if development goals are to be met in an effective manner. The IDB Department for Southern Cone Countries (1) support the development, processing, negotiation and administration of projects and programs; (2) lead and maintain relations with governments and civil society members; (3) support the routine implementation of operations; and (4) monitor project-related procurement activities within the country. The Department monitor the region’s macroeconomic environment, conduct economic and sector studies, and organize workshops to strengthen knowledge capacity. Given this context, fulfilling the goals and vision of the IDB Department for Southern Cone Countries requires the strategic, administrative and technical abilities of a research assistant, to support the country economists in policy dialogue, macroeconomic monitoring and economic analysis.

What you’ll do:

Support the Regional Economic Advisor in carrying out development-oriented research, macroeconomic data gathering and analysis, and Bank’s documents preparation and review.

  • Provide support in the design and preparation of the department’s research agenda. Key research products, reports, and policy brief notes will be delivered (potentially as a co-author).
  • Identify, compile, and organize databases.
  • Support macroeconomic monitoring activities.
  • Perform econometric and statistical analyses.
  • Perform computer programming.
  • Prepare literature reviews.
  • Prepare draft documents.
  • Synthesize and translate research into implications for policy and best practices.
  • Assist in the organization of workshops, meetings and other activities.
  • Coordinate and maintain close communication with the Bank´s country economists,
  • Participate in Bank staff meetings.
  • Other activities as deemed necessary

    What you'll need:

    • Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) in Economics, International Relations, Public Policy or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
    • Experience: At least 2 years of progressive experience in economic analysis and research assistantship
    • Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.

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