Background / General description:
The World Bank’s Poverty Reduction and Economic
Management unit (PREM) in Tanzania is recruiting an Economist to join the unit
as a Research Analyst. The position is based in Dar es Salaam. The contract
will be for an initial period of one year; with a possibility of renewal for
another year subject to sustained good performance and business needs. The
selected candidate will be responsible for: managing the institutional
database, macroeconomic modelling, economic monitoring, as well as production
of various policy notes in the areas of public expenditure and Macroeconomic
development. The candidate will also support the unit to respond timely to
various data requests from the management at both country and headquarters
level and from other external stakeholders. The Research Analyst will report to
the Lead Economist/Cluster Leader for Tanzania, Uganda, and Burundi. The
analyst will also work closely with senior members of the PREM unit, working on
Tanzania.
Management unit (PREM) in Tanzania is recruiting an Economist to join the unit
as a Research Analyst. The position is based in Dar es Salaam. The contract
will be for an initial period of one year; with a possibility of renewal for
another year subject to sustained good performance and business needs. The
selected candidate will be responsible for: managing the institutional
database, macroeconomic modelling, economic monitoring, as well as production
of various policy notes in the areas of public expenditure and Macroeconomic
development. The candidate will also support the unit to respond timely to
various data requests from the management at both country and headquarters
level and from other external stakeholders. The Research Analyst will report to
the Lead Economist/Cluster Leader for Tanzania, Uganda, and Burundi. The
analyst will also work closely with senior members of the PREM unit, working on
Tanzania.
The selected candidate is expected to strengthen
capacity of the unit to ensure timely availability and accessibility of key
macro economic data, management of the database and institutional data
reporting requirement, macroeconomic monitoring, macro modelling and contribute
to the Public Expenditure Review ( PER) process as well as the on-going
exercise to prepare the Country Economic Memorandum (CEM).
capacity of the unit to ensure timely availability and accessibility of key
macro economic data, management of the database and institutional data
reporting requirement, macroeconomic monitoring, macro modelling and contribute
to the Public Expenditure Review ( PER) process as well as the on-going
exercise to prepare the Country Economic Memorandum (CEM).
Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank
Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain
his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 1 year
term appointment.
Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain
his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 1 year
term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities:
The Research Analyst will be locally hired and
his/her task will fall under the following three broad responsibilities:
his/her task will fall under the following three broad responsibilities:
1. Data collection and Data Base Management:
About 40% of the working time of the Research
Analyst will be spent on data collection and database management. Guided by
senior staff of the unit, the Research Analyst will liaise with different
institutions responsible for production of macro-economic data to ensure timely
accessibility of the data. S/he will ensure proper storage and dissemination of
the data to other team members in need of the same, as well as regular
institutional data reporting to HQ. The successful candidate will also be
responsible for managing the live data base system (LDB) by ensuring regular
update and reporting to HQ.
Analyst will be spent on data collection and database management. Guided by
senior staff of the unit, the Research Analyst will liaise with different
institutions responsible for production of macro-economic data to ensure timely
accessibility of the data. S/he will ensure proper storage and dissemination of
the data to other team members in need of the same, as well as regular
institutional data reporting to HQ. The successful candidate will also be
responsible for managing the live data base system (LDB) by ensuring regular
update and reporting to HQ.
2. Macro Economic Monitoring:
About other 40% of the time will be spent on
macro-economic monitoring. On this basis, the successful candidate will help to
respond to requests from management (e.g. monitoring food prices, periodic
update of the cheat sheets) within the Bank and from stakeholders outside the
Bank. In particular, s/he will provide the background data for reports produced
by the Unit, including the Economic Update, the PER, the PRSC, and CEM. In
order to effectively produce the note, the economist will have to spend time on
running the macro models, including the MACMOD-TZ and the RMSM-X.
macro-economic monitoring. On this basis, the successful candidate will help to
respond to requests from management (e.g. monitoring food prices, periodic
update of the cheat sheets) within the Bank and from stakeholders outside the
Bank. In particular, s/he will provide the background data for reports produced
by the Unit, including the Economic Update, the PER, the PRSC, and CEM. In
order to effectively produce the note, the economist will have to spend time on
running the macro models, including the MACMOD-TZ and the RMSM-X.
3. Public Expenditure Review and CEM:
About 20% of the Research Analyst’s time will be
spent in supporting the preparation of the public expenditure review reports,
economic update reports and the CEM. More concretely, the candidate is expected
to be a core member of the task team which produces the above products,
contributing to background quantitative analysis and specific issues under the
guidance of respective tasks managers and the Lead Economist.
spent in supporting the preparation of the public expenditure review reports,
economic update reports and the CEM. More concretely, the candidate is expected
to be a core member of the task team which produces the above products,
contributing to background quantitative analysis and specific issues under the
guidance of respective tasks managers and the Lead Economist.
Expected Outputs
The envisaged deliverables include the following
key outputs:
key outputs:
1. Regularly updated Live Database for Tanzania,
including regular reporting to HQ of the same. Apart from regular update and
reporting, consistent Bank standard annexes produced for different Bank
official program documents, especially project documents. Careful reviewed in
World Development Indicators and African Development Indicators reports for
macroeconomic data consistence, specifically for sections on Tanzania.
including regular reporting to HQ of the same. Apart from regular update and
reporting, consistent Bank standard annexes produced for different Bank
official program documents, especially project documents. Careful reviewed in
World Development Indicators and African Development Indicators reports for
macroeconomic data consistence, specifically for sections on Tanzania.
2. Well maintained data base on public
expenditures, including dissemination as deemed necessary. Timely contributions
to the PER and CEM reports, especially writing some of the sections as deemed
necessary. Timely prepared statistical annexes for the above reports and
economic update.
expenditures, including dissemination as deemed necessary. Timely contributions
to the PER and CEM reports, especially writing some of the sections as deemed
necessary. Timely prepared statistical annexes for the above reports and
economic update.
3. Timely contributions to preparation of World
Bank key reports and project documents as guided by the lead economist and
other task team leaders in the unit.
Bank key reports and project documents as guided by the lead economist and
other task team leaders in the unit.
Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate should be a holder of a
post graduate degree in Economics/Finance preferably masters, with at least
five years of direct relevant experience; OR equivalent combination of
education and experience. The successful candidate should demonstrate
effectiveness in conducting research related to economics in Tanzania. The
following selection criteria will apply:
post graduate degree in Economics/Finance preferably masters, with at least
five years of direct relevant experience; OR equivalent combination of
education and experience. The successful candidate should demonstrate
effectiveness in conducting research related to economics in Tanzania. The
following selection criteria will apply:
1. Strong analytical and conceptual skills
2. Ability to work flexibly on a range of
assignments with minimum supervision and set priorities to a variety of complex
evolving tasks
assignments with minimum supervision and set priorities to a variety of complex
evolving tasks
3. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to
develop and manage effective relations within and outside the bank
develop and manage effective relations within and outside the bank
4. Demonstrated ability to apply software programs
for economic analysis and data base management
for economic analysis and data base management
5. Strong ability to analyse, interpret and present
statistical data and information.
statistical data and information.
6. Ability to work effectively in a team setting,
multicultural environment
multicultural environment
7. Sufficient understanding and experience in
applying computer languages and software packages used for economic research.
applying computer languages and software packages used for economic research.
8. Good knowledge of the principle sources and
retrieval systems of economic and social development data
retrieval systems of economic and social development data
Competencies
General Economic Knowledge and Analytical Skills
- Has good quantitative skills and has worked
with economic and sectoral data and analytical tools and models to conduct
economic analyses and synthesize results into user-friendly written
outputs for team or stand-alone work. Has excellent skills with
spreadsheet and word processing software, as well as econometric software
and other relevant applications, Also understands the underlying
statistical concepts.
Knowledge
and Experience in Development Arena
and Experience in Development Arena
- Understands policy making process and the role
of own sector of expertise in that process. Able to find relevant
information/data.
Policy
Dialogue Skills
Dialogue Skills
- Identifies and assesses policy issues and
presents findings/points of view verbally and through reports and brief
papers. Participates in the dialogue with the government and/or other
stakeholders as part of Bank teams.
Integrative
Skills
Skills
- Is working to develop a broader view across
all facets of current sector. Knows where to get additional expertise when
needed. Task team member in integrative products and contributes to
analytical written inputs.
Macroeconomic
Skills and Country Economics Experience
Skills and Country Economics Experience
- Is knowledgeable and experienced in the use of
analytical tools to monitor the macro-economy. Demonstrates macroeconomic
modeling skills. Basic understanding of the micro foundations of growth
and good understanding of the macroeconomic analysis covering both fiscal
and monetary policy. Understands basic economic reports of a country so as
to distil information needed to conduct economic and policy analyses in
area of specialization.
Written and
Verbal Communication
Verbal Communication
- Delivers information effectively in support of
team or workgroup. Is able to synthesize, analyze, and effectively present
material from a wide range of sources. Articulates ideas, verbally, and in
writing, using the most effective means of delivery and appropriate verbal
and graphical content. Can quickly draft and prepare articles and
analytical and technical reports for the review of more senior colleagues.
Uses charts, graphs and other data presentation techniques appropriately
to communicate data, technical information, or complex concepts to
non-specialists. Demonstrates respect and consideration when communicating
with all cultures.
Client
Orientation
Orientation
- Proactively addresses client needs. Provides
timely response to client queries, requests or needs. Anticipates client
needs and responds based on clear understanding of needs and concerns.
Seeks to understand the World Bank strategies at a global level and within
the context of diverse internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrates a
disposition and willingness to value and adjust to other cultures.
Drive for
Results
Results
- Accepts accountability for data work tasks.
Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve
agreed-upon results and has the personal organization to do so. Treats
barriers and problems as opportunities and is straightforward in tackling
issues that impact the business.
Teamwork
(Collaboration) and Inclusion
(Collaboration) and Inclusion
- Values working in collaboration and respecting
views of others. Collaborates with other team members and contributes
productively to the team’s work and output. Contributes as required to the
work of others in the department. Understands differences in culture and
values and the importance of including others’ views in achieving the
strategic goals of the World Bank and its partners. Works collaboratively
and effectively within the Bank’s culture as well as within own and
others’ cultures.
Knowledge,
Learning and Communication
Learning and Communication
- Shares, seeks out global good practices and
operationally relevant knowledge to improve development impact. Communicates
and presents information and ideas in an organized and clear way and
responds to requests to share knowledge with others in a timely and
respectful manner. Seeks knowledge related to WBG and subject areas
assigned and applies knowledge to own work. Identifies own competencies,
biases, and learning gaps and seeks to reduce any gaps. Resolves conflict
in a respectful, non-personalized and tactful manner in a multicultural
context.
Business
Judgment and Analytical Decision Making
Judgment and Analytical Decision Making
- Analyzes available information and makes
evidence based ethical decisions. Analyzes facts and data to support
sound, logical decisions regarding own and others’ work. Makes good
cost/benefit decisions to meet work program objectives. Identifies,
assesses and ensures that all pertinent stakeholder data is considered in
the analysis, giving proper weight to making decisions.
Qualified
male and female candidates of diverse background (gender, religious, ethnic
etc) are encouraged to apply.
male and female candidates of diverse background (gender, religious, ethnic
etc) are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date: Monday, 17 December 2012
