Associate Economics Officer
Join ADB to assist in fostering economic cooperation and integration in Asia.
Overview
Join ADB to assist in fostering economic cooperation and integration in Asia.
You have:
- Perform analytical work with greater technical depth to support the division's research programs.
- Contribute to studies on regional cooperation and integration, macro-finance, and trade related work.
- Assist in economic (including quantitative) research and analysis.
- Manage economic databases effectively as part of research.
- Conceptualize technical assistance projects for the division.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship
The position of Associate Economics Officer is assigned to the Regional Cooperation and Integration Division (ERCI) within the Economic Research and Development Impact Department (ERDI). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to designated Technical International Staff and Senior Officer.
Your Role
As Associate Economics Officer, you will help build the technical capacity of the division by performing analytical work with broader responsibilities and greater technical depth, encompassing division-wide accountabilities. In particular, the position will contribute to the division's research programs, including studies on regional cooperation and integration (RCI), macro-finance, and trade related work, through economic (including quantitative) research/analysis, economic database management, and conceptualization of technical assistance (TA) projects.
You will:
RCI-related Economic Research, Analysis, and database management
TA Processing and Implementation
Knowledge Sharing
Others
Qualifications
You will need:
Benefits:
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB’s standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
● Housing and education allowance (if applicable) ● Expatriate benefits (if applicable) ● Retirement plan ● Medical and health benefits ● Paid leave (including parental) ● Life and other insurance plans ● Staff development
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with economic analysis in regional cooperation contexts? | This question assesses your understanding of economic analysis and its application. | Provide specific examples of your work in economic analysis, focusing on regional cooperation. |
| How have you effectively managed economic databases in your previous roles? | To evaluate your database management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What technical assistance projects have you been involved in, and what was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a complex quantitative research project you have conducted. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you contributed to a macro-finance study? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure knowledge sharing within your team or department? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in regional integration research, and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you apply your skills to the goals of the Asian Development Bank? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |