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About this position

We are looking for an Economist with excellent verbal and written communication skills to serve as the Country Economist for Venezuela. As Country Economist, you should have strong teamwork skills, expertise in macro/micro analysis, econometric applications, and a clear understanding of public policy.

You will work as part of the Economics Team for the Andean Region, within the Country Department of the Andean Group. This team promotes and develops the Bank’s strategies and programming in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The Country Department of the Andean Group (CAN): (1) supports the development, negotiation, and management of projects and programs; (2) maintains relationships with governments and civil society; (3) assists with routine project implementation; and (4) monitors procurement activities related to projects. The Department also oversees macroeconomic monitoring, produces economic and sectoral studies, and organizes knowledge-strengthening workshops.

What you’ll do

Working independently with limited supervision, you will:
•Lead economic, social, and political surveillance in Venezuela, in close coordination with Sector Specialists and the Economics Team of the Andean Countries Department (CAN), focusing on interpreting macroeconomic and financial trends.
•Prepare high-quality country briefs, risk assessments, and outlook reports (written and data visualization), applying appropriate methodologies and datasets. Conduct debt sustainability analyses.
•Contribute to applied economic research using solid theoretical and/or empirical tools to generate relevant policy evidence for Venezuela and other Andean countries, contributing to IDB’s operational work.
•Provide technical input to project teams by analyzing and interpreting complex, diverse information.
•Identify research topics for the Bank’s Country Strategy, the Economics Team’s knowledge agenda, and for designing and implementing the Bank’s program in Venezuela. Identify key areas for policy dialogue with the country.
•Coordinate the evaluation, preparation, and monitoring of progress and results of the Country Strategy.
•Participate in economic policy dialogue and broader development discussions with policymakers in Venezuela, influencing the policy debate with advanced knowledge of sectoral and/or economic issues.
•Build networks with international organizations, academic institutions, government officials, and professional bodies to exchange information, promote research initiatives, and expand the IDB’s influence.
•Foster and nurture strategic partnerships with other IDB Group areas and external counterparts to advance a wide range of multisectoral products and applied knowledge activities.
•Support dissemination of analytical work, promote joint research initiatives, and participate in policy discussions inside and outside the Bank.
•Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating on technical cooperation and knowledge products.
•Represent the Country Representative and/or Regional Economic Advisor (REA) at meetings as needed and assist with ad hoc requests from the Country Representative or REA.
•Mentor, coach, and guide junior staff to develop technical expertise.

What you'll need

-Education: Master’s degree in Economics, International Development, Public Policy, or related fields. A PhD is preferred. 
-Experience: Between 10 and 15 years of progressive experience in economic research, macroeconomic monitoring, and analysis of economic information. Proven knowledge of standard techniques for debt analysis, balance of payments, current account analysis, and debt sustainability. Experience with policy issues and development challenges in the region is essential. Experience working with or at the IDB, including familiarity with its policies and procedures, as well as proficiency in econometric software (STATA, MATLAB, etc.) is a plus.
-Languages: 
-Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.

Requirements

-Citizenship: 
-(IDB/IDB Lab – International) You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents).
-Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

Consultant:
-International consultant: International consultant Full-Time, 12 months (up to 36 months).

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include:
 
-A competitive compensation package.
-Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave.
-Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance
-Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance. 
-We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
-Hybrid and flexible work schedules
-Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile, such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
-Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
-Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.