Associate Economics Analyst 240526 (2024)

Job Vacancy | Friday, July 26, 2024

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Project Analyst is assigned to India Resident Mission (INRM) within the South Asia Department (SARD). You will be based at our India Resident Mission in New Delhi, India.

You will report to Designated International Staff (IS) and Senior National Staff (NS).

Your Role

As an Associate Economics Analyst, you will be contributing to economic and sector work (ESW) at the INRM and will support monitoring, analysis and reporting on economic developments including socio-economic issues. You will be providing support to economic, sector, operational and knowledge work under the guidance of a designated international staff and or senior national staff.

You will:

• Assist in preparing the India chapter of Asian Development Outlook and other macroeconomic notes.
• Provide inputs for economic reports and assist in preparing briefing notes, background papers, and other reports and documents as required.
• Monitor socio-economic trends and policy developments, including in operationally relevant sectors.
• Create and update regularly a comprehensive socio-economic database for India and selected states.
• Assist in project and technical assistance processing missions by providing public finance and sector-specific information as required.
• Support implementation of assigned projects by providing technical support for performance reporting, recruitment of consultants, and monitoring the progress on assigned projects.
• Support administration of assigned technical assistance by recruitment of the firm/consultants, contract management, liquidation of invoices, and progress monitoring.
• Support data analysis through use of statistical packages.
• Support knowledge management activities.
• Assist in the preparation of the briefing folders for the management visits
• Perform other tasks as assigned and reflected in the incumbent’s workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, 2 years of research experience preferred.
• Sound knowledge of Indian economy and relevant databases and data sources
• Proficiency in the use of technology packages (common word-processing, spreadsheets and graphics, PowerPoint and web-browsing and search engines).
• Effective report-writing and communication skills in English
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to liaise and work effectively with government officials within duty station and with colleagues throughout ADB
• Excellent computer skills in the use of standard econometric and statistical packages
• Strong interpersonal skills suitable for multicultural environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member ‘
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Administrative Staff Levels 6

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB’s standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

· Paid leave (including parental)

· Medical and health benefits

· Life and other insurance plans

· Staff development

· Retirement plan

· Housing and education allowance (if applicable)

· Expatriate benefits (for international staff)

Additional Information

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of THREE (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of India.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.

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ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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