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Economist |
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Economic Research Department (ERD) / Macroeconomics and Finance Research Division (ERMF) |
1. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The position reports to:
Assistant Chief Economist, ERMF
The following staff positions report to the Economist: National Officers
and Administrative Staff
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2. JOB PURPOSE:
Conduct economic research and provide support for country economic
analysis to strengthen the analytical base for ADB’s strategic
policy and operational agenda as well as support the policy agenda of
ADB’s member countries in enhancing growth and addressing poverty.
Contribute to the preparation and dissemination of research outputs
and publications. Work with broad policies and objectives, working directly
with clients, with supervision for critical tasks.
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3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
- Economic Research Work
- Conduct research on issues related to macroeconomic development,
economic growth, income distribution and employment creation in developing
Asia.
- Provide support for country economic analyses.
- Contribute to the preparation of the Asian Development Outlook
(ADO) and the ADO Update.
- Carry out independent work and produce high quality research papers
regularly.
- Provide support to Management through preparation of briefing notes,
speeches and operational research papers.
- Knowledge Management
- Participate in research dissemination, networking, and capacity-building
activities with other institutions.
- 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.
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4. CORE COMPETENCIES:
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Able to lead others to solve complex problems using technical knowledge
and skills in relation to economic analysis
- Applies a high level of technical expertise in work relating to
economic policy analysis
- Uses technical expertise to advise and support institution-wide
knowledge activities and operations
Client Orientation
- Focuses own and other efforts on understanding and meeting client
needs in ADB and outside (e.g., operations groups, government agencies,
private sector, development research community and non-government
organizations)
- Able to work effectively with clients
- Seeks feedback on the quality of service and makes improvements
Achieving Results
- Ensures own work contributes to achieving divisional results
- Regularly reviews progress to ensure work is on target
- Prioritizes own and others’ work to achieve key results areas
Working Together
- Develops the team skills of team members
- Encourages cooperation within and between teams and promotes the
value of diversity in teams, such as in different views, culture,
nationality, and gender
- Facilitates conflict resolution within the team
Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Helps staff to find a variety of ways to learn and develop
- Empowers staff to make improvements
- Encourages the team to learn from each other
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5. KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
| a. Supervisor |
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Assistant Chief
Economist, ERMF
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Work planning, performance feedback,
results assessment, and personal development |
| b. External Clients |
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Research, knowledge sharing, dissemination, networking,
capacity building |
| c. Internal Clients |
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Research, knowledge sharing and dissemination, preparation
of briefings |
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6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
A university degree in Economics or related fields; preferably
at post-graduate level or its equivalent.
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7. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at
the required level
- At least 8 years of relevant professional experience with proven
publications records in economic research related to development or
poverty issues, or other related area
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- International experience working in several countries
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8. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB's
multicultural staff come from over 50 member
countries. ADB offers an internationally competitive salary paid
in US dollars. Salaries and benefits are generally free of tax except
for citizens of some countries, primarily the USA and the Philippines,
whose incomes are taxed by their respective governments. While the position
advertised is for the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, ADB staff
must be prepared to serve in any location outside its Headquarters at
the discretion of Management. Applicants must be nationals of one of
ADB's member countries.
Apply electronically, quoting Ref. No. EXT-PS08-087(2)-ERMF and job
title on subject line and attaching application
form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org
no later than 19 August 2008, 5:00 p.m., Manila time.
ADB reserves the right to appoint that candidate to a level commensurate to his/her qualification and experience.
Gender and cultural diversity is a core recruitment value and
women are actively encouraged to apply.
Due to the volume of applications, ADB will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will
only contact shortlisted candidates. Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using
the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.
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