Quick answer
The World Bank is hiring a senior Economist in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to lead and contribute to analytical work on poverty alleviation, equity, and labor markets, with a strong emphasis on technical and policy advice and engagement with government counterparts.
- Role
- Economist
- Organization
- World Bank
- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The World Bank is seeking an Economist to join the South Asia Distributional Impact of Policies (DIP) unit in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The role involves leading and contributing to analytical work on poverty alleviation, equity, and labor markets, providing technical advice, and engaging with government counterparts and development partners.
What you'll do
- Lead and contribute to analytical work on poverty alleviation, equity, and labor markets
- Provide technical and policy advice to country and sectoral teams
- Engage directly with government counterparts and development partners
- Analyze the distributional impact of fiscal, social, and other sector policies and investments
- Support the development of statistical public goods and initiatives for data sharing and analysis
What it takes
- Masters degree in Economics, Statistics or related field
- Strong quantitative background and programming skills
- Experience in survey-to-survey imputation methods, applied micro econometrics, and welfare measurement methodologies
- Track record of delivering analytical products
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deliverables
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, paid leave, reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree in Economics or Statistics, strong quantitative background, experience in survey-to-survey imputation methods, applied micro econometrics, and welfare measurement methodologies.
How do I apply?
You can apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on the job posting.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Bank's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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