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About this position

We are looking for a talented young economist research assistant. As a research assistant, you will provide support to the Country Economist in their activities of macroeconomic monitoring, analysis, and applied research on a diverse range of economic and social development topics of Suriname.

You will work in the Country Office of Suriname as part of The Caribbean Group Countries Department (CCB). This team is responsible for providing loans, grants, guarantees, policy advice and technical assistance to the public and private sectors of its borrowing countries in The Caribbean.

What you’ll do

• Create and maintain databases of macroeconomic, financial, and social variables for the CDI and country dialogue briefings and presentations.
• Conduct macroeconomic sustainability analysis (e.g., debt, external sector)
• Prepare reports on economic, social, and political situations.
• Provide technical contributions to the development of research projects.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations to support the country dialogue.
• Review literature on relevant topics.
• Perform statistical and econometric analysis using STATA.
• Assist in organizing events.

Deliverables

• Data compilation, bibliography review, tables and graphs for Diagnostic of Development Challenges.

• Data compilation, bibliography review, tables and graphs for Quarterly Caribbean Economic Report No 1.

• Graphs and Tables for Overview paper of Country Strategy of Suriname.

• Graphs and Tables for Macroeconomic Assessment.

• Graphs and Tables for Quarterly Caribbean Economic Report No 2.

What you'll need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, with a preference for candidates who also hold a master’s degree in Economics or a related field.
• Experience: At least 3 years of progressive experience in economic research and macroeconomic analysis  

• Languages: Proficiency in English.

Key Skills

• Learn Continuously.
• Collaborate and Share Knowledge.
• Focus on Client.
• Communicate and influence.
• Innovate and try new things.

Requirements

• Citizenship:  You are either a citizen of Suriname or a citizen of one of our 48-member countries eligible to obtain a valid residency or legal permit to work in Suriname without the need for sponsorship by the IDB.
• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the 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

• Type of contract: Products and External Services Consultant (PEC), Lump Sum.
• Length of contract: 6 months.
• Work Location: Remote

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.