Country Economics Specialist

Our client is looking for Country Economics Specialist

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in Economics. A PhD in Economics would be a plus.

Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience, in addition to:

• Expertise in policy issues and development problems, along with a consistent track record to perform analysis of social, political, and economic conditions and risks, as well as to conduct applied research on economic development issues.

• Validated knowledge of economic development, with capabilities in research, blended finance, and motivation to be involved in operational work that drives impact.

Languages:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out macroeconomic surveillance and policy analysis, including the preparation of macroeconomic assessments (especially fiscal and external sustainability analyses) and financing need forecasts.

• Leading the country-specific knowledge program for Guyana, contributing to the development of new tools, products, and methodologies.

• Collaborating closely with other areas of the IDB Group for the development of the country-specific knowledge program(s). Coordinating with Sector Specialists in the elaboration of sector studies, ensuring that those policy recommendations or sectoral and multi-sectoral actions reflect Guyana's reality.

• Crafting, coordinating, and carrying out research on issues of importance to the economic and social development of Guyana and the Caribbean region.

• Sharing and promoting research and economic policy perspectives of the IDB Group, including CCB-specific perspectives with internal team members, as well as with clients using digital media, such as LinkedIn, X, Webcasts, Video Chats, Online Forums, and Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs).

• Preparing periodic briefings for management and contributing to the promulgation of a data-driven decision-making culture. Providing technical guidance on the development of the country strategy and the programming process.

• Contributing to the work of the IDB Group in promoting comprehensive, multi-sectoral development solutions.