Senior Economist
Lead economic sector work in the South Caucasus region, ensuring poverty reduction and sustainable development.
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Overview
Lead economic sector work in the South Caucasus region, ensuring poverty reduction and sustainable development.
You have:
- Previous experience in economic analysis and monitoring, ideally in the South Caucasus region.
- Advanced degree in economics or a related field.
- Proven ability to engage stakeholders and manage government dialogue effectively.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of other languages relevant to the South Caucasus region is a plus.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference in 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 Economist for the South Caucasus region (which consists of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia) is assigned to the Office of the Director General (CWOD) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). You will be based at our headquarters in Manila, Philippines, and may be assigned to one of CWRD's Resident Missions.
You will primarily report to the Regional Lead Economist for CWRD, the Economic Research and Development Impact Department (ERDI), with matrix reporting to the Country Directors, Armenia Resident Mission (ARRM), Azerbaijan Resident Mission (AZRM), and Georgia Resident Mission (GRM), and will supervise junior team members in the South Caucasus region.
Your Role
As a Senior Economist, you will lead economic sector work in the South Caucasus, including government dialogue, stakeholder coordination, and knowledge dissemination. You will conduct regular economic analysis and monitoring while guiding the Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) development under the Country Director's direction. Additionally, you will support government and ADB divisions in loan and technical assistance processing, non-lending products, knowledge solutions, and regional cooperation. You will also assist in external relations, engaging with development partners, civil society, and the press.
You will do:
Economics and Knowledge Operations
Support for Project and Technical Assistance (TA) Processing and Implementation
Qualifications
You will need:
Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
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 our Strategy 2030.
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Potential interview questions
| Describe a time you conducted economic analysis that influenced policy decisions. | This assesses your analytical skills and ability to impact decision-making. | Provide a brief overview of the context, your analysis, and its impact. |
| How do you manage stakeholder expectations during a project? | This evaluates your stakeholder management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ for knowledge dissemination in your projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain your experience with loan and technical assistance processing. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an experience where you had to lead a team in a challenging situation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure compliance with international standards when conducting economic research? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role does government dialogue play in your economic work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when your economic recommendations were implemented by a government. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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