EOI - Consultation on African Economic Outlook 2024 and statistical publications 2023 - ECST
Provide consultancy on economic and statistical publications
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Overview
Provide consultancy on economic and statistical publications
You have:
- Experience in data forecasting and analysis related to economic outlooks.
- Proven track record in statistical publication processes and quality assurance.
- Strong understanding of macroeconomic principles and projections.
- Ability to work with country economists and validate statistical data.
- Fluent in English and French, with strong communication skills.
Contract
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Consultant type: Individual Consultant
Consultant Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Publication date: 09-Oct-2023 Closing date: 23-Oct-2023
Job family: Statistics
The services to be provided under the Assignment include: (i) African Economic Outlook 2024; (ii) Macro-economic Outlook 2024 and (iii) Bank Statistical Publications 2023.
The activities of the consultant will be as follows:
African Economic Outlook and Macro-economic Outlook 2024:
Review assumptions and ensure that the datasets and macroeconomic projections are validated and consistent.
- Review the projections with the country economists.
- Consolidate and analyze the macroeconomic projections at the regional level and for sub-regional and economic groupings
Undertake data forecasting mission to Bank regional country offices to review the projections with country economists where there are significant data discrepancies.
Bank Statistical Publications 2023:
Provide technical support for the African Statistical Yearbook (ASYB) and others Bank Statistical publications;
- Review the data updates and ensure that quality and standards are met for dissemination in the statistical publications;
- Check overall consistency of the datasets and lease with the printers for timely delivery of the publication;
- Collect and analyze data on the High 5s to be included in the reports.
https://www.afdb.org/sites/default/files/20231004_reoi-ects1_-_aeo_publications_staistics_consultancy_003.pdf
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to validate data projections with a team? | This assesses your experience in teamwork and data validation processes. | Share specific examples with details on your role and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy and consistency of statistical publications? | The interviewer wants to understand your process for maintaining quality standards. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to analyze macroeconomic data effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging forecasting project you worked on. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when dealing with multiple publication deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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