Country Economist - (Senior) Specialist
Location: Paraguay
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About this position
We are looking for an experienced economist to join our team at the Country Office of Paraguay. You must demonstrate a passion for development, proficiency in applied macro/micro/econometric advanced concepts, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong policy skills.
Furthermore, you must be a driven, creative, and great teammate.
What you will do:
Working independently with limited oversight, you will: Lead the economic, social, and political surveillance in Paraguay, in close coordination with Sector Specialists and the Country Department Southern Cone (CSC) Economic Teamโ emphasis on interpreting macroeconomic and financial trends. Prepare high-quality conjuncture analysis, risk assessments, and outlook reports (in both written and data visualization formats), applying appropriate methodologies and datasets. Perform debt sustainability analysis. Contribute to applied economic research using robust theoretical and/or empirical tools to generate policy evidence relevant to Paraguay and other Southern Cone countries, contributing to the IDBโs operational work. Make technical contributions to project teams by integrating, analyzing, and interpreting complex and diverse information. Identify research topics for the Bank's Country Strategy and for the design and implementation of the Bank's program in the country. Identify critical areas for the Bank's dialogue with the country and the agenda needed to sustain this dialogue. Coordinate the evaluation, preparation, and monitoring of progress and results of the Country Strategy. Participate in economic policy dialogue and broad discussions on substantive development issues with policymakers in Paraguay, influencing policy discussion through advanced knowledge of sector and/or economic issues. Build networks with international organizations, academic institutions, government officials, and professional bodies to exchange information, promote research initiatives, and expand the influence of the IDB. Foster and nurture strategic partnerships with other IDB Group areas and external counterparts to advance a wide range of multi-sectorial and applied knowledge products/activities. Contribute to disseminating analytical work, promoting cooperative research initiatives, and discussing policy issues within and outside the Bank. Work as a multidisciplinary team member, collaborating to execute technical cooperation and/or knowledge products. Attend meetings on behalf of the Country Representative and help fulfill ad hoc requests received by the Country Representative. Guide, coach, and mentor junior staff to develop technical expertise.
What you'll need:
Education: Masterโs degree in Economics, International Development, or Public Policy, PhD is preferred. Experience: Minimum of five years of relevant experience in economic research, economic monitoring, and analysis of economic information. Validated knowledge of standard debt analysis techniques, balance of payments, current account, and sustainability analysis. Experience in policy issues and development problems in the countries of the region. It would be a plus if you also have experience working in or with the IDB, including knowledge of its policies and procedures, as well as good management of econometrics software (STATA, MATLAB, etc.). Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English.
Technical track:
Learn continuously Collaborate and share knowledge Focus on clients Communicate and influence Innovate and try new things
Requirements
Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.
Type of contract and duration
International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.
What we offer
The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employeeโs life. These benefits include:
A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.
