Economist

Vacancy : Economist

Client : Development Sector Organisation

Location : Delhi

Criterion

- Post-graduate degree in Economics is required: a Ph.D. (preferred) with more than 5 years of relevant work experience of total experience of 10-12 years

- The selected candidate should be a highly motivated individual with a drive for results coupled with demonstrated problem solving and team working skills.

- The candidate should be able to deal sensitively in multicultural environments.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Competencies

- General Economic Knowledge and Analytical Skills - Possesses a demonstrated track record of working with economic and sector wise data and analytical tools and models to conduct economic analysis and produce user-friendly written outputs; understands underlying statistical concepts.

- Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena - Understands policy making process; distills operationally relevant recommendations/lessons.

- Policy Dialogue Skills - Identifies and assesses policy issues and plays an active role in the dialogue with the government and/or other stakeholders.

- Integrative Skills - Working to develop an integrated view across all facets of current sector.

- Macroeconomic Skills and Country Economics Experience - Demonstrates basic macroeconomic modeling skills and knowledge; understands how different accounts in an economy fit together and links among real, monetary, trade, debt and balance of payments accounts.

- Written and Verbal Communication - Delivers information effectively in support of team or workgroup

- Drive for Results - Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results, and has the personal organization to do so.

- Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view.

- Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner.

- Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Analyzes facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others' work.

Scope of Responsibilities

- Monitor and assess reform developments in India and participate in the dialogue with government officials;

- Serve as a task leader or a team member for analytical and advisory products, including the Organisation’s knowledge agenda as well as knowledge outputs linked to the goals of ending poverty and boosting shared prosperity;

- Collect, analyze and maintain economic and financial data and information related to the Indian economy, and communicate findings in concise form, namely through statistical tables and charts, and short analytical notes. Develop, update and manage statistical models for specific programs or projects. Contribute chapters, sections, and annexes for reports and documents.

This job description is intended as a representation of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future

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