Economist Job #: req33460 Organization: World Bank Sector: Economics Grade: GF Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 6/30/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.
GLOBAL PRACTICE FOR ECONOMIC POLICY
The Economic Policy (EP) Global Practice leads the World Bank Group’s dialogue and engagement with clients in macroeconomics, fiscal policy, trade, competition and investment. EP links the macroeconomic dialogue with programs focused on expanding the role of the private sector in economic development. In our day-to-day engagement with countries, we support Ministries of Finance, Trade, Economy and Planning in their pursuit of reform agendas conducive to strengthening inclusive growth led by the private sector. https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/unit/mti-gp
The EP Team in Tanzania is responsible for macro-economic analysis, policy dialogue, technical advice and capacity building support in the areas of macro-economic and fiscal reforms and growth policies. In addition to its regular economic monitoring mandate, the team manages a rich work program consisting of a wide variety of programmatic analytic work programs. These tasks are cross-sectoral in nature and integral to the policy dialogue of the country program. In addition there is work on supporting IDA’s sustainable development finance policy and debt sustainability and debt management.
DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
Selection Criteria
Minimum of a master's degree (PhD preferred) in Economics with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.Strong technical and operational skills to lead or contribute to EP tasks. Previous experience on debt and fiscal policy issues is a plus.First-hand knowledge of the Tanzaniaan economy and strong understanding of key economic policy, especially fiscal and monetary policy issues, in Tanzania.Familiarity with functioning of Tanzaniaan government and knowledge of key stakeholders and local networks that influence economic policy making.Proven sense of initiative, results orientation, and leadership qualities, as well as effective teamwork skills.Strong communication skills in English, including ability to speak and write persuasively positions to colleagues, management and senior public officials, and to present ideas clearly and concisely.High level of personal and professional integrity.Strong ability to function well in a multi-cultural environment and working in teams.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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