Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst (Contractual) - MCDDC

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Supports departmental objectives on economic analysis and managing information technology & systems. Analyzes and computes statistical and economic data in support of the department. Additionally, the RA will manage Fund database(s) and contribute to staff reports.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Compiles statistical data, compares and evaluates alternative data sources, and ensures consistency of series and definitions.

Computes data collected using statistical and econometric techniques and develops summary analysis, including summary tables and charts for various reports.

Develops and maintains comprehensive and fully documented cross-country databases in accordance with Fund-wide data management requirements on an ad-hoc basis.

Maintains relevant computer software, and writes, updates, modifies, and executes computer programs for statistical and econometric analysis.

Initiates analytical work, especially the econometric analysis, underpinning the work of relevant papers and publications produced by the work unit.

Participates in divisional/departmental research projects and drafts targeted notes on selected issues of relevance to the division's /department’s work program. Participates in occasional departmental missions and liaises with country authorities, academia, or financial institutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in economics, finance, statistics, computer science, or related field.

Department:

MCDDC Middle East and Central Asia Dept Division C

Hiring For:

A06, A07, A08

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