Economist, Manila
Closing date: 19 Oct 2011 , 5:00 p.m. (1700 Manila Time, 0900 GMT)
Job Purpose:
Expected Outcomes:
- Pursue a research agenda in international trade, with an emphasis on econometric studies with policy-relevant implications.
- Provide analytical support in the areas of research expertise.
- Participate in teams preparing the ADO and its Update.
- Work independently and in research teams to produce high-quality research papers.
- Support Management dialogue with ADB clients on the policy implications of ERD's research work.
Knowledge Management
- Undertake collaborative research with specialists in a global network of knowledge institutions and within other ADB knowledge departments.
- Contribute to the dissemination of the ADO and its Update.
- Participate in and contribute to relevant internal and external training and conferences and other activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building.
Staff Supervision
- Provide leadership and support to reporting staff.
- Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
- Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff.
Educational Requirements:
- Master's Degree, or equivalent, in Economics or related fields. University degree in Economics, combined with specialized experience in similar organization/s, may be considered in lieu of a Master's degree.
Relevant Experience And Other Requirements:
- Evidence of high quality research output and track record of high quality publications in international peer-reviewed professional journals, preferably in the field of empirical research on international trade.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual skills in economics.
- Familiarity with international trade databases and the management of large trade datasets.
- Demonstrated expertise in economic research and development in developing countries.
- Good understanding of ADB's institutional context, strategies, priorities, and objectives.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Good interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of ADB stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
- International experience working in several countries
Core Competencies:
- Regularly shares knowledge on new international best practice trends in comparator situations
- Proactively applies relevant international best practices to own work
- Convinces others to adopt international best practice by explaining the situational relevance and benefits
Client Orientation
- Helps colleagues work effectively with clients in different contexts and from diverse backgrounds and country situations
- Adapts own approach and style when interacting with clients, as opposed to requiring them to adapt
- Draws upon international best practice in exploring solutions with clients
- Confirms the clients' understanding and agreement before progressing
Achieving Results and Problem Solving
- Draws on own and others' multi-country experience to identify viable courses of action when conducting analyses
- Helps internal and external clients achieve quality results beyond presenting problems and precedent
- Highlights possible solutions for project issues based onrelevant multi-country and/or multi-client experience
- Regularly contributes insights and experiences to colleagues in the Division to help them achieve quality results
- Overcomes unexpected difficulties and challenges to produce desired outcomes
Working Together
- Maintains collaborative relationships within the Department
- Works effectively with diverse colleagues in own and other Divisions and Departments
- Flexibly alters positions and adjusts previously stated points of view to support the group consensus
- Follows through on team priorities in the absence of a team leader
Communication and Knowledge Sharing
- Checks the audience's level of understanding and awareness of required follow up actions
- Consistently seeks and addresses feedback on own performance
- Creates knowledge products endorsed for wider distribution based on lessons and multi-country experience
- Independently amends and clarifies messages and documents
Innovation and Change
- Actively supports work improvement and/or organizational change by work and deed
- Develops and adopts change plans to support Division initiatives on which one works
- Considers current and future client needs in proposing ideas
- Vocalizes early support for change
- Recommends inputs to new policies, systems and processes in immediate work area
Immediate Reporting Relationships / Other Information:
- The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:
o Administrative Staff
o National Staff
Women are encouraged to apply.
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