Overview
The Vertical Chief Economist, People serves as the principal economic adviser within the vertical, reporting to the WBG Chief Economist and DEC Senior Vice President. The role is accountable for coordinating research, data, indicators, and impact group services, and improving economic analysis within the vertical.
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, in collaboration with DECRG.
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to leverage expertise within and outside the World Bank Group.
- Track record of published policy research, high-quality analytical work and policy advice.
- Leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Quality, relevance, and operational impact of analytical work and policy advice.
- Effectiveness in guiding the research agenda of the DEC research team
- Contribution to knowledge sharing and capacity building.
- Engagement with stakeholders and influence policy debates.
- Effective management and development of the Vertical Chief Economist Office team.
Qualification Requirements
PhD in economics or public policy with a strong publication record in a subset of one or more themes covered by the People vertical.
