Overview
The role involves supporting the Poverty and Equity unit in coordinating with donors, communicating with government counterparts, and conducting analytical work through data collection, management, and analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct econometric and statistical analyses using software tools such as Stata, R, or Python.
- Assist in survey design, supervision, coordination and data cleaning, and other survey implementation activities.
- Assist in the collection, cleaning, and management of microdata and non-traditional data from various sources.
- Conduct literature reviews and synthesize research findings relevant to the projects.
- Help draft reports, policy briefs, and other documentation communicating research and analysis results.
- Provide technical support for the publication and dissemination of research findings.
- Support the engagement and facilitate communication with the diverse set of government counterparts engaged in lending projects, technical assistance and analytical activities with the Poverty and Equity team in Ukraine.
- Assist in preparing presentations and materials for stakeholder meetings.
- Oversee the arrangement of meetings and events with government counterparts during implementation of lending projects, technical assistance and analytical activities.
- Assist in coordinating project activities to ensure timelines and deliverables are met.
- Participate in project meetings and workshops, providing analytical support where necessary.
- Facilitate coordination between project team members, other units within the World Bank and external development partners
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of experience in areas related to poverty reduction, labor markets, and/or inclusive growth.
- Experience working with government counterparts and development partners in Ukraine at various levels.
- Experience with data analysis and statistical software (Stata, R, Python).
- Experience in designing and supervising surveys.
- Experience analyzing and manipulating big data such as satellite imagery or mobile phone data.
Qualifications
Masters’ or PhD degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, or a related field.
