E T Consultant

Contract

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E T Consultant

Description

The Trade and International Integration Unit (DECTI) within the Development Research Group (DECRG) of the World bank aims to improve understanding of the role of global economic integration in development and poverty reduction. It also develops databases and analytic tools to analyze the impact of policy reforms.

We are looking for an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) to contribute to a number of studies on international integration and its impacts. The specific projects the ETC is expected to contribute to include but are not limited to (i) a study examining how the risk of deportation impacts refugees’ integration efforts and labor market outcomes in Germany (ii) analysis of the determinants of radicalization using geospatial data and (iii) analysis of the determinants of aid effectiveness.

Expected Tasks and Outputs

The consultant is expected to:

- Identify, compile, and organize databases suitable for studying the research topics listed above; i.e. clean and harmonize administrative and survey data such as the German Socio-Economic Panel survey - Conduct econometric and statistical analysis - Write research papers - Assist with cross-support to other World Bank teams - Assist the team with ad hoc requests as needed

Duration and Payment of the consultancy

The duration of the consultancy is from July 1st, 2022 until June 23, 2023.

The Trade and International Integration Unit (DECTI) within the Development Research Group (DECRG) of the World bank aims to improve understanding of the role of global economic integration in development and poverty reduction. It also develops databases and analytic tools to analyze the impact of policy reforms.

We are looking for an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) to contribute to a number of studies on international integration and its impacts. The specific projects the ETC is expected to contribute to include but are not limited to (i) a study examining how the risk of deportation impacts refugees’ integration efforts and labor market outcomes in Germany (ii) analysis of the determinants of radicalization using geospatial data and (iii) analysis of the determinants of aid effectiveness.

Expected Tasks and Outputs

The consultant is expected to:

- Identify, compile, and organize databases suitable for studying the research topics listed above; i.e. clean and harmonize administrative and survey data such as the German Socio-Economic Panel survey - Conduct econometric and statistical analysis - Write research papers - Assist with cross-support to other World Bank teams - Assist the team with ad hoc requests as needed

Duration and Payment of the consultancy

The duration of the consultancy is from July 1st, 2022 until June 23, 2023.

Selection Criteria

• Graduate degree (with strong quantitative background) in Economics, Finance, or Statistics

• Experience in applied research at a recognized research center, university or other organization is desired.

• Strong Stata skills are required.

• Knowledge of other programming languages (e.g. Matlab) is a strong plus.

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and demonstrated experience with managing large databases with understanding of statistical analysis of panel and time series data are desired.

• A background in and understanding of international trade and migration research would be a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.

• Fluency in German would be helpful but is not required.

Competencies:

• High motivation and initiative, a positive attitude, and ability to work harmoniously in a team.

• Strong organization capabilities and detail-orientation.

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results effectively, taking personal responsibility to meet deadlines and quality standards.

• Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, to adjust to changing needs, and prioritize among evolving tasks, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.

• Graduate degree (with strong quantitative background) in Economics, Finance, or Statistics

• Experience in applied research at a recognized research center, university or other organization is desired.

• Strong Stata skills are required.

• Knowledge of other programming languages (e.g. Matlab) is a strong plus.

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and demonstrated experience with managing large databases with understanding of statistical analysis of panel and time series data are desired.

• A background in and understanding of international trade and migration research would be a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.

• Fluency in German would be helpful but is not required.

Competencies:

• High motivation and initiative, a positive attitude, and ability to work harmoniously in a team.

• Strong organization capabilities and detail-orientation.

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results effectively, taking personal responsibility to meet deadlines and quality standards.

• Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, to adjust to changing needs, and prioritize among evolving tasks, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.

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