E T Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
The World Bank Group is a prominent global institution established to provide financial and technical assistance to developing countries. Its mission is to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity by fostering sustainable development. With 189 member countries and over 120 offices worldwide, the World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for development. It operates through a unique partnership of five institutions, each with its own focus and expertise, working collaboratively to address the most pressing global challenges. The organization emphasizes the importance of data, research, and technology in developing solutions that can effectively tackle issues such as poverty and inequality.

Job Overview:
The E T Consultant position within the World Bank's Prosperity Vertical is designed for individuals who are passionate about using their expertise in economics and data science to address critical development challenges. The role focuses on understanding the distributional impacts of macroeconomic policies and reforms, particularly in relation to poverty alleviation and economic growth. The consultant will be part of the Micro Modeling Lab, which plays a vital role in providing analytical support to regional teams. The consultant will be expected to apply advanced quantitative methods and programming skills to estimate the effects of macroeconomic shocks and policy changes on various populations, ensuring that the insights gained are effectively integrated into the World Bank's operational work. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that aim to improve the welfare of the poorest households and promote inclusive growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake a variety of tasks, including:

• Applying macro-micro simulation models to analyze the distributional impacts of macroeconomic shocks and policy reforms across different country contexts, ensuring adherence to methodological standards.
• Collaborating with the Poverty team and other Global Solutions Groups to develop and standardize analytical tools and models that enhance just-in-time analytics.
• Contributing to the refinement and improvement of microsimulation and visualization tools that support both analytical and operational efforts.
• Participating in knowledge-sharing activities and collaborating with other World Bank teams to exchange insights and information on related issues.
• Engaging in the documentation and sharing of coding protocols and data through platforms like GitHub and SharePoint to promote transparency and reproducibility in analytical work.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree or equivalent in Economics, Statistics, or a related field. A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience is required, particularly in applying quantitative methods and analytical tools to poverty and distributional analysis. Familiarity with both household and administrative data is desirable, as is experience with micro simulation methods for assessing distributional impacts. Strong data analysis and programming skills in STATA are essential, while proficiency in R and/or Python is considered advantageous. Experience with collaborative coding platforms such as Git is also desirable. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work independently on complex analytical tasks while effectively collaborating within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are necessary, including the ability to present complex findings to diverse audiences.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as Economics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline. This advanced education provides the foundational knowledge necessary for the analytical and quantitative tasks expected of the consultant.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience. This experience should involve applying quantitative methods and analytical tools specifically in the context of poverty and distributional analysis. Candidates with experience working with both household and administrative data will be preferred, as will those who have utilized micro simulation methods to assess distributional impacts. The ability to work independently on complex analytical tasks while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams is crucial.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English, as all communication and documentation will be conducted in this language. While English proficiency is required, additional language skills may be considered a plus, particularly if they enhance the consultant's ability to engage with diverse stakeholders or contribute to projects in specific regions.

Additional Notes:
This contract is for a duration of one year, based in Washington, DC, with the possibility of extensions based on performance and business needs. The recruitment is classified as local, meaning that candidates should ideally be residents of the area or have the ability to work in Washington, DC. The position is full-time, and the World Bank Group emphasizes its commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered without discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, or other characteristics.