Overview
The Vertical Chief Economist, Infrastructure serves as the principal economic adviser within the vertical, coordinating research, markets, data, indicators, and impact group services. The role involves working with vertical departments to improve economic analysis and scale successful initiatives.
Tasks Summary
- Coordinating DEC Research, Markets, Data, Indicators and Impact Group services for the vertical.
- Working with vertical departments and WBG academies to improve economic analysis.
- Collaborating with vertical departments to scale and replicate successful public and private initiatives and adoption of efficient regulations.
- Ensure the alignment of the DEC research program with vertical and regional policy priorities.
- Advise the Vertical Vice President and leadership team on economic risks and opportunities.
- Lead and manage a small team within the Vertical Chief Economist Office.
- Provide quality control and oversight of analytical work in the Vertical.
- Lead research and flagship reports.
- Assist the DEC Research Director in supervision of DEC’s research for the Vertical.
- Facilitate implementation of impact evaluations and promote evidence-based policy and program design.
- Collation, quality control, and dissemination of development data in the Vertical.
- Implementing protocols for global policy indicators in the Vertical.
Experience Requirements
Qualification Requirements
• PhD in economics or public policy with a strong publication record in a subset of one or more themes covered by the Infrastucture vertical.
