E T Consultant

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E T Consultant

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THE WORLD BANK GROUP

Established in 1944, the WBG is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2014, the WBG committed $65.6 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $22.2 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188 member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located globally. The WBG consists of five specialized institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). IBRD and IDA are commonly known as the World Bank, which is organized into six client-facing Regional Vice-Presidencies, several corporate functions, and – as of July 1, 2014 – has introduced fourteen Global Practices (GPs) as well as five Cross-Cutting Solution Areas (CCSAs) to bring best-in-class knowledge and solutions to regional and country clients.

GLOBAL PRACTICES & CROSS-CUTTING SOLUTIONS AREAS

The 14 GPs are: Agriculture; Education; Energy and Extractives; Environment and Natural Resources; Finance and Markets; Governance; Health, Nutrition and Population; Macroeconomics and Fiscal Management; Poverty; Social Protection and Labor; Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience; Trade and Competitiveness; Transport and ICT; and Water. The 5 CCSAs are: Climate Change; Fragility, Conflict and Violence; Gender; Jobs; and Public-Private Partnerships. The new operating model is part of a broader internal reform aimed at delivering the best of the World Bank Group to our clients, so that together we can achieve the twin goals of (1) ending extreme poverty by 2030, and (2) promote shared prosperity for the bottom 40% of the population in every developing country.

GLOBAL PRACTICE FOR MACROECONOMICS, TRADE, and INVESTMENT

The Global Practice for Macroeconomics, Trade, and Investment (MTI) comprises about 450 staff working across more than 100 countries. The Practice houses the Bank’s country economists as well as professional staff with expertise in macroeconomics, fiscal policy, growth, and statistics. About fifty percent of MFM professional staff is decentralized to the field working very closely with the CMUs and in proximity to clients. MFM professionals most often work across sectors helping carry out key integrative functions. In this context MFM professionals are responsible for the preparation and delivery of most of the Bank’s Development Policy Operations using both IDA and IBRD resources. MFM professionals also lead or participate in a wide variety of AAA and client advisory work requiring an integrative function that add to the core MFM expertise. As such MFM staff often lead or participate in the preparation of Strategic Country Diagnostics, Country Economic Memorandums, and cross sector Public Expenditure Reviews. An important additional element of engagement in macroeconomic and fiscal policies is carried through work on debt management supported by the Debt Management Facility. Knowledge and learning are central parts of MTI, with work focused on 5 thematic areas: (a) macroeconomics; (b) fiscal policy; (c) growth; (d) debt; and (e) macroeconomic modelling & statistics.

MTIs GLOBAL MACROECONOMICS AND DEBT UNIT

Within MTI, the Global Macroeconomics and Debt unit delivers knowledge products and advisory services on macro modelling and debt. The unit consists of a dedicated team of debt management specialist and fiscal economists; a macro-modelling team; and a small team of macroeconomic researchers. You would contribute to and lead analytical and technical assistance engagement on debt sustainability, debt management, and fiscal risks in low and middle-income countries. The Macro modelling team provides macroeconomic modelling services to internal and external World Bank clients. Roles & Responsibility:

The successful candidate will work on administrative and research assistant issues. Specifically, the responsibilities will include:

• Carry out basic data analysis, check references and data source. • Prepare the unit’s documents for publication, including by formatting and spell checking them, interacting with editors when needed. • Support the hiring manager in managing his calendar, scheduling meetings, organizing events, and carrying out other logistics duties.

THE WORLD BANK GROUP

Established in 1944, the WBG is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2014, the WBG committed $65.6 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $22.2 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188 member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located globally. The WBG consists of five specialized institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). IBRD and IDA are commonly known as the World Bank, which is organized into six client-facing Regional Vice-Presidencies, several corporate functions, and – as of July 1, 2014 – has introduced fourteen Global Practices (GPs) as well as five Cross-Cutting Solution Areas (CCSAs) to bring best-in-class knowledge and solutions to regional and country clients.

GLOBAL PRACTICES & CROSS-CUTTING SOLUTIONS AREAS

The 14 GPs are: Agriculture; Education; Energy and Extractives; Environment and Natural Resources; Finance and Markets; Governance; Health, Nutrition and Population; Macroeconomics and Fiscal Management; Poverty; Social Protection and Labor; Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience; Trade and Competitiveness; Transport and ICT; and Water. The 5 CCSAs are: Climate Change; Fragility, Conflict and Violence; Gender; Jobs; and Public-Private Partnerships. The new operating model is part of a broader internal reform aimed at delivering the best of the World Bank Group to our clients, so that together we can achieve the twin goals of (1) ending extreme poverty by 2030, and (2) promote shared prosperity for the bottom 40% of the population in every developing country.

GLOBAL PRACTICE FOR MACROECONOMICS, TRADE, and INVESTMENT

The Global Practice for Macroeconomics, Trade, and Investment (MTI) comprises about 450 staff working across more than 100 countries. The Practice houses the Bank’s country economists as well as professional staff with expertise in macroeconomics, fiscal policy, growth, and statistics. About fifty percent of MFM professional staff is decentralized to the field working very closely with the CMUs and in proximity to clients. MFM professionals most often work across sectors helping carry out key integrative functions. In this context MFM professionals are responsible for the preparation and delivery of most of the Bank’s Development Policy Operations using both IDA and IBRD resources. MFM professionals also lead or participate in a wide variety of AAA and client advisory work requiring an integrative function that add to the core MFM expertise. As such MFM staff often lead or participate in the preparation of Strategic Country Diagnostics, Country Economic Memorandums, and cross sector Public Expenditure Reviews. An important additional element of engagement in macroeconomic and fiscal policies is carried through work on debt management supported by the Debt Management Facility. Knowledge and learning are central parts of MTI, with work focused on 5 thematic areas: (a) macroeconomics; (b) fiscal policy; (c) growth; (d) debt; and (e) macroeconomic modelling & statistics.

MTIs GLOBAL MACROECONOMICS AND DEBT UNIT

Within MTI, the Global Macroeconomics and Debt unit delivers knowledge products and advisory services on macro modelling and debt. The unit consists of a dedicated team of debt management specialist and fiscal economists; a macro-modelling team; and a small team of macroeconomic researchers. You would contribute to and lead analytical and technical assistance engagement on debt sustainability, debt management, and fiscal risks in low and middle-income countries. The Macro modelling team provides macroeconomic modelling services to internal and external World Bank clients. Roles & Responsibility:

The successful candidate will work on administrative and research assistant issues. Specifically, the responsibilities will include:

• Carry out basic data analysis, check references and data source. • Prepare the unit’s documents for publication, including by formatting and spell checking them, interacting with editors when needed. • Support the hiring manager in managing his calendar, scheduling meetings, organizing events, and carrying out other logistics duties.

Selection Criteria

• A bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant professional experience. • A high degree of self-motivation, positive attitude, and drive. • Leadership and innovating skills. • Strong commitment towards teamwork and knowledge sharing.

Required Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication - Delivers information effectively in support of team or workgroup • Deliver Results for Clients- Proactively addresses clients’ stated and unstated needs. • Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries- Collaborates across boundaries, gives own perspective, and willingly receives diverse perspectives. • Make Smart Decisions- Interprets a wide range of information and pushes to move forward.

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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