Senior Country Economist

Lead economic sector work and strategy implementation in Cambodia.

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Overview

Lead economic sector work and strategy implementation in Cambodia.

You have:

  • Experience in economic research and analysis.
  • Knowledge of Cambodia's development plans and policies.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in English and preferably knowledge of Khmer.
  • Experience in project processing and implementation support.

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a lasting impact 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 Senior Country Economist is assigned to the Cambodia Resident Mission (CARM) within the Southeast Asia Department (SERD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Phnom Penh.

You will primarily report to the Country Director and will have a matrix reporting line to the Regional Lead Economist for Southeast Asia, Economic Research and Development Impact Department (ERDI) for economic analysis of country partnership strategies (CPS); country economic monitoring and preparation of Asian Development Outlook (ADO) country chapters; and economics-related analytical work. You will oversee National and Administrative Staff.

This is open to internal and external applicants.

If you are selected for the position, your assignment to CARM will be immediate unless it involves a change in staff category. If you are a selected external candidate or new IS, you will initially be based in ADB Headquarters in Manila for 1 year before moving to CARM.

Your Role

As a Senior Country Economist, you will lead CARM's economic sector work, including dialogue with the government, coordination with development partners, and preparation of knowledge solutions sharing. This includes the conduct of regular economic analysis, monitoring, and diagnostics. As the Country Team Leader, you will help implement the Cambodia Country Partnership Strategy (CPS), which is aligned with Cambodia's development plans and ADB's Strategy 2030, and the development of the country program. You will also provide support to engagements between the government and several ADB divisions in the design and processing of loans and technical assistance; in non-lending products and services and knowledge solutions; and for regional cooperation programs. You will also support external relations activities, including coordination with development partners, civil society, and the press.

You will:

Strategy and Programming·

Economics and Knowledge Operations·

Project and TA Processing and Implementation Support·

People Management·

Qualifications

You will need:

Benefits

ADB offers a great compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

ADB will be rolling-out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025, which may result in a change of the position grade and title with no change in the terms of reference. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept the possibility of such changes resulting from the new job grading structure.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 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 its Strategy 2030.

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Potential interview questions

Describe a situation where you had to analyze economic data to make a recommendation. This question assesses your analytical skills and ability to apply economic knowledge to real-world scenarios. Provide a specific example, highlighting the data used, the analysis performed, and the outcome of your recommendation.
How do you handle communication with government stakeholders in economic projects? This question evaluates your communication strategy and stakeholder engagement skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you think are key socioeconomic challenges facing Cambodia today? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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