Senior Economics Officer

Lead economic assessment and support ADB strategies in Uzbekistan.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Monday 7 Oct 2024 at 12:00 UTC

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Overview

Lead economic assessment and support ADB strategies in Uzbekistan.

You have:

  • Experience in economic analysis related to policy development.
  • Strong communication skills for effective policy dialogue with stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of sustainable development principles and practices.
  • Ability to coordinate with various development partners and stakeholders.
  • A graduate degree in Economics or related field.

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you looking to have 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 Economics Officer is assigned to the Uzbekistan Resident Mission (URM) within the Central and West Asia Department. You will be based at our Resident Mission Officer in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

You will report to the Country Director, URM, Country Operations Head, URM, and other designated International Staff and may supervise Administrative Staff. You will also have a matrix reporting line to the Regional Lead Economist for Central and West Asia Regional Department (CWRD) for economic analysis of country partnership strategies; country economic monitoring and economics-related analytical work.

Your Role

As a Senior Economics Officer, you will take the lead role in the assessment of economic developments in Uzbekistan and support economic analysis related to ADB's operational strategies and programs. You will assist in policy dialogue with the Government to promote and facilitate ADB policy, strategies and programs, and coordinate with other development partners in pursuing policy discussions. You will report to the Country Director, URM, Country Operations Head, URM, and/or other designated International Staff and may supervise Administrative Staff.

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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.

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.

This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Uzbekistan.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 ("Recruitment and Appointment'). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 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 our Strategy 2030.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to analyze a complex economic issue? The interviewer wants to assess your analytical skills and experience with complex data. Provide a specific example that showcases your problem-solving abilities and the outcome of your analysis.
How do you approach policy dialogue with government officials? This question evaluates your communication and negotiation skills with stakeholders. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to ensure collaboration among diverse partners? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe an experience where your recommendations influenced policy decisions. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated with economic developments in your region? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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