Analyst (Economic) Job #: req34388 Organization: World Bank Sector: Economics Grade: GE Term Duration:ย 4 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Paris,France Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 10/2/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.
The newly created Senior Representative for European Economic Coordination department combines the existing administrative duties of the Head of the Paris Office with a new mandate to deepen the World Bank Groupโs relations with various European stakeholders. This includes representation and engagement with the European Commission and bilateral governments at senior level, outreach to international organizations based in Europe (such as other MDBs, OECD, IEA, NATO, ICC etc.) as well as think tanks and universities. The Senior Representative coordinates closely with ECR and with the ECA Vice Presidency in the exercise of its functions.ย
In addition to its administrative and representational roles, the Senior Representative office will have a focused analytical work program, in collaboration with other WBG units and in partnership with European think tanks, to position the WBG as a thought leader on key issues of common interest. Examples could include developing and operationalizing a new policy on labor migration through global skills partnerships; developing proposals on how to utilize the envisaged 1.5% of GDP in funding for strengthening Europeโs โresilienceโ in the face of growing security risks; or addressing other areas where Europeโs experience offers valuable lessons for other countries and regions (ageing, digital governance, reforms of the welfare state, etc.).
Duties and Accountabilities
The Analyst is expected to support the SREC and the Senior Economist in:
โข Representation, analytical, coordination and office management tasks.
โข Carry out background research and data analysis.
โข Along with the Senior Program Assistant, help prepare for SREC engagements at senior level, including liaising with key counterparts.
Selection Criteria
โข Bachelorโs or Masterโs degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
โข Excellent data analysis and research assistant skills.ย
โข Ability to conduct research and analysis on a variety of tasks; articulate issues and recommend solutions.
โข Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to draft components of major reports, working papers, etc.
โข Ability to effectively provide professional support to senior staff.ย
โข An interest in and understanding of European institutions will be a plus. Prior knowledge of the World Bank Group is not required.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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