Senior Country Economist
Job Vacancy | Monday, February 24, 2025
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- Reference Number 250133 Position Level TI2 Department East Asia Department Division Mongolia Resident Mission Location Mongolia Resident Mission Date Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 Closing Date Monday, March 10, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on 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 Country Economist is assigned to the Mongolia Resident Mission (MNRM) within the East Asia Department (EARD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
You will primarily report to the Country Director, MNRM and will have a matrix reporting line to the Advisor, EARD for economic analysis of country partnership strategies (CPS); country economic monitoring and preparation of Asian Development Outlook (ADO) country chapters; and economics-related analytical work. You will oversee junior team members.
Your Role
As a Senior Country Economist, you will lead MNRM's economic sector work, including dialogue with the government, coordination with development partners and other partners, and preparation of knowledge solutions distribution. This includes the conduct of regular economic analysis, monitoring, and diagnostics. As a Team Leader, you will lead the preparation and implementation of the Mongolia Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) under the guidance of the Country Director, which is aligned with Mongolia's development plans, ADB's Strategy 2030 Midterm Review, and the development program for the country. You will also provide support to engagements between government and different ADB divisions in the design and processing of loans and technical assistance; in non-lending products and services and knowledge solutions; and for regional cooperation programs. You will also support external relations activities, including coordination with development partners, civil society, and the press.
You will:
- Lead the development of the country partnership strategy (CPS), support its implementation and apprise Management of its progress.
Qualifications
You will need:
Master's degree in economics, political science, public policy, public administration, or other fields relevant to the sector/area or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered. At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in development planning and policy formulation and operations. International experience working in several countries. Evidence of high-quality knowledge outputs. Evidence of high-quality research outputs; experience high-quality publications in international peer-reviewed professional journals. Demonstrated expertise in economic research and development in developing countries. Analytical, and conceptual skills in economics. Broad-based exposure to country programming. International experience working in development in several countries. Relevant experience in Mongolia or similar economies. Understanding of ADB's Country Partnership Strategy process and requirements. Interpersonal, cross-cultural, and with the ability to collaborate with senior staff, Management, and senior government officials. Proficiency in English. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TI2.Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Paid leave (including parental) Medical and health benefits Life and other insurance plans Staff development Retirement plan Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits (for international staff)About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 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 its Strategy 2030.
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