Overview
The role serves as an economic advisor to IFC and MIGA, bridging global knowledge with operational needs on private sector issues and leading a team that provides research insights and development data aligned with IFC and MIGA priorities.
Tasks Summary
- Set and execute a joint IFC–MIGA economics research agenda within DEC, prioritizing topics central to private sector investment, guarantees, and risk mitigation.
- Advise IFC and MIGA Management on macro, market, and policy issues that impact pipelines, portfolio performance, and risk appetite.
- Provide quality assurance on major research publications relevant to IFC and MIGA.
- Align DEC’s global research, indicators, and development data with IFC and MIGA operational needs; mobilize DEC networks and advisory capacity.
- Curate and commission research and flagship analytics relevant to private investment and guarantees, drawing on DEC strengths and external partnerships.
- Promote creation and use of unique firm level and transaction level datasets, market surveys, and real time indicators.
- Lead dissemination of research through policy briefs, working papers, reports, seminars, and digital media.
- Lead, mentor, and manage the private markets department; promote a culture of analytical excellence, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
- Plan and deliver the agreed work program on time and budget; manage resources effectively.
- Ensure proper access to information/data privacy protocols are put in place and strictly observed.
- Ensure all research of a sensitive nature, or using confidential IFC/MIGA data, is cleared with the IFC and/or MIGA Managing Director as applicable.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of progressively senior experience applying economics to private investment, financial markets, guarantees, or related policy work in emerging markets.
- Demonstrated leadership as an economic advisor to senior decision makers.
- Proven ability to translate research into operationally actionable insights.
- Strong track record in building and using datasets and empirical methods (micro/macro), including firm level analysis and market monitoring.
- Proven team leadership and people management across matrixed organizations.
- Strong collaboration skills and networks across academia, IFIs, and within the WBG.
Qualification Requirements
• PhD in Economics with a strong publication record in fields relevant to private sector development, finance, and development economics.