AfDB Job (Principal Research Economist)

African Development Bank AfDB established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and the Government. The African Development Bank is the Group’s parent organization. The Agreement establishing the African Development Bank was adopted and opened for signature at the Khartoum, Sudan, conference on August 4, 1963. This agreement entered into force on September 10, 1964. The Bank began effective operations on July 1, 1966. Its major role is to contribute to the economic and social progress of its regional member countries – individually and collectively.

Job Title
Principal Research Economist – EDRE.1

Job Field
Finance, Accounting, Audit

Job Detail
As a Knowledge Bank, the African Development Bank AfDB places research and knowledge sharing at the centre of its activities, as sound economic analysis plays an important role in Africa’s economic structural transformation, poverty reduction, and sustainable development.
The AfDB’s Development Research Department activities consist in devising and undertaking a program of research and analysis on priority social and economic development issues that support the Bank’s policy and operations agenda. It comprises about 25 researchers in two Divisions.
The Division is seeking to strengthen its team of analysts by recruiting a Principal Research Economist with expertise in the areas of economics, finance and private sector development as well as other development issues relevant for Africa.
By filling this position the Research Division is intending to consolidate its contribution to the implementation of Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy and foster the relevance of the Research Department to operations and member countries, through:

Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct ex-ante Additional and Development Outcome Assessment ADOA of the African Development Bank Private Sector Operations and Regional Operations.
Quality assurance: Review other team members’ ADOA notes and supervise the work of junior staff.
Carry out any revisions to the ADOA framework on the basis of implementation experience and lessons from other Development Finance institutions.
Conduct research in the areas of private sector development, competitiveness, financial markets, project evaluation, development outcomes and additionality.
Provide inputs into the production of the Bank’s flagship publications:
Contribute to the preparation of the report or assigned section, write such sections and follow it through with peer reviews and publication.
Disseminate the findings of reports.
Provide technical and analytical inputs into the work of Operations Complexes:
Provide input into Country Strategy Papers CSPs.
Participate in Economic Sector Works ESW.
Peer review project, program, policy documents, including documents submitted to the Operations Committee.
Contribute to Bank Economic Intelligence documents:
Provide economic intelligence, statement, policy briefs to Senior Management on economic development issues.
Provide professional inputs in the Bank’s “Working Papers Series ” and the Bank’s “African Development Review”:
Publish research papers and review submitted articles to the African Development Review and Working Paper Series.
Participate in collaborative research and knowledge management activities carried out jointly with regional and international organizations, research and capacity building institutions in Africa, development research centers and universities.
Review operation documents and participate in review meetings.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification
A Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, or related discipline. A Master degree in these fields complemented by strong evidence of practical experience in project evaluation or sector operations.
A minimum of 7 years’ experience in development economics, finance, project analysis and/or monitoring and evaluation, PPPs or sector operations. Experience in survey design and Impact Evaluation is a plus.
Publication record in international peer reviewed journals.
Relevant professional experience in development policy research and analysis of economic conditions that are of relevance to private sector development in Africa.
Strong knowledge and background in the use of statistical and econometric methods and packages in finance and development economics research; theoretical knowledge to develop and implement research programs; ability to design and manage research projects from conceptualization to publication.
Ability to conduct research projects with limited supervision; strong written and oral communication skills as well as mature interpersonal and professional relationships.
Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
Proven skills in drafting and preparation of policy memoranda.
Competence in the use of Bank standard software eg Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

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