E T Consultant Poverty Reduction Job Vacancy at World Bank Mauritius

Job #    121668
Job Title    E T Consultant
Job Family    Poverty Reduction
Location    Port Louis, Mauritius
Appointment    Local Hire
Job Posted    09-Jul-2012
Closing Date    23-Jul-2012
Language Requirements    English [Essential]
Appointment Type   
Background / General description
The World Bank, Mauritius Country Office is looking for a highly organized, energized and experienced professional, capable of operating effectively in a very demanding fast-paced environment to serve as the local Research Analyst. The Research Analyst will work on PREM programs and activities, by providing substantive research, analytical and statistical assistance in support of the principle underlying economic work in Mauritius and Seychelles. The work implies frequent interaction with Senior Country Economists working on each of the countries, Sector Manager and Technical Specialists in the work unit and staff from other agencies, donors, consultants and borrowers.
Duties and Accountabilities
Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following: •Provides primary operational assistance in implementation of the unit's work program; •Ensures adherence to Country Management Unit, regional and Bank guidelines and processing procedures; •Monitoring, analyzing and reporting on economic situation in the client countries; •Maintaining the macroeconomic database and models used for quantitative analysis; •Contributing to analytical work and economic reports produced by the larger economic team, including Regional Integration; •Periodically undertaking other tasks in general assistance program; •Provide economic briefing to Bank management; •Support the Bank’s policy dialogue with governments; •Performs other tasks as required.
Selection Criteria
A Masters degree with a major in a relevant discipline (e.g. Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related filed), or equivalent experience in relevant functional area; •Two - three (2-3) years of direct relevant work experience, preferably in academia, government or private sector. - Knowledge of econometric and statistical analysis techniques and of related principles underlying Bank economic work; - Ability to interpret and present statistical information; - Sound understanding of and experience in applying computer language and softwares packages used for economic/financial research analysis; - Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and use Bank software programs for economic analysis and database management; - Analytical ability and resourcefulness in performing varied tasks in the area of functional specialty; - Good judgment and a high degree of commitment to the job; - Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work in team environment liaising effectively with team members across different parts of World Bank Group and with external counterparts; - Strong analytic and conceptual skills; - Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, and adjust to and prioritize a variety of complex evolving tasks; - Ability to effectively provide professional support to senior staff; - Effective verbal and written communication skills in English, and knowledge of French; and - Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment
A Masters degree with a major in a relevant discipline (e.g. Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related filed), or equivalent experience in relevant functional area;
•Two - three (2-3) years of direct relevant work experience, preferably in academia, government or private sector.
-  Knowledge of econometric and statistical analysis techniques and of related principles underlying Bank economic work;
-  Ability to interpret and present statistical information;
-  Sound understanding of and experience in applying computer language and softwares packages used for economic/financial research analysis;
-  Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and use Bank software programs for economic analysis and database management;
-  Analytical ability and resourcefulness in performing varied tasks in the area of functional specialty;
-  Good judgment and a high degree of commitment to the job;
- Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work in team environment liaising effectively with team members across different parts of World Bank Group and with external counterparts;
-  Strong analytic and conceptual skills;
-  Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, and adjust to and prioritize a variety of complex evolving tasks;
-  Ability to effectively provide professional support to senior staff;
-  Effective verbal and written communication skills in English, and knowledge of French; and
-  Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment
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