Senior Economist
Lead economic research and analysis to support informed decision making.
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Overview
Lead economic research and analysis to support informed decision making.
You have:
- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in economics, analysing data and conducting research.
- Familiarity with processes of the World Bank, the African Development Bank or other international financial institutions, bilateral development agencies or research institutions.
- Demonstrated skills and experience with measuring welfare through socio-economic profiling.
- Excellent conceptual and analytical capability and track record in developing tools/methodologies to ensure informed and responsible decision making.
- Ability to manage and supervise teams.
- Ability to think creatively, and to explore, harness and translate innovative concepts into practice.
- Capable of multi-tasking and managing several programmes/projects at the same time.
- Experience of working with the private sector.
- Experience working in applied development economics.
- Experience in poverty modelling.
- Experience leading primary data collection effort and data analysis.
- Experience of working with synergies between the humanitarian-development nexus.
- Good relevant publication record in economic journals is desirable.
Deadline for Applications
March 11, 2026Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
UNOPS LICA3Target Start Date
2026-03-01Terms of Reference
At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in economics, analysing data and conducting research. Familiarity with processes of the World Bank, the African Development Bank or other international financial institutions, bilateral development agencies or research institutions. Demonstrated skills and experience with measuring welfare through socio-economic profiling. Excellent conceptual and analytical capability and track record in developing tools/methodologies to ensure informed and responsible decision making. Ability to manage and supervise teams. Ability to think creatively, and to explore, harness and translate innovative concepts into practice. Capable of multi-tasking and managing several programmes/projects at the same time.
Experience of working with the private sector. Experience working in applied development economics. Experience in poverty modelling. Experience leading primary data collection effort and data analysis. Experience of working with synergies between the humanitarian-development nexus. Good relevant publication record in economic journals is desirable.Standard Job Description
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you analyzed complex economic data? | The interviewer wants to gauge your data analysis skills and results. | Provide a specific example that illustrates your analytical thinking and outcomes. |
| How do you approach developing methodologies for economic analysis? | This question assesses your conceptual skills and methodology development. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working with international financial institutions. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to manage teams effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure your decision-making processes remain responsible and informed? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of when you successfully balanced multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have in poverty modelling? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep up with developments in applied development economics? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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