Description

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. For more information, please visit www.ifc.org. 

IFC Economics and Market Research (CER) is a new Department in the Economics and Private Sector Development Vice Presidency Unit (CED VPU). This department is a strong hub for economic research and creation of IFC flagship reports, country diagnostic and sector analytical work, and country macro and markets risk work. Specifically, the department leads on the creation of upgraded Country Private Sector Diagnostic reports and coordinate IFC contributions to Country Climate and Development reports; create flagship IFC reports and academic articles related to private sector development, both through internal staff research and at times in collaboration with universities and other international organizations; organize academic conferences, workshops, and forums; provide country risk and market updates to IFC Risk VPU and to IFC Management; and monitor country macroeconomics and financial market developments in client countries.

The department is looking for one Post-doctoral Fellow based in IFC’s Paris Economics Hub, to contribute to its growing research agenda. The Hub is focusing on research on climate, natural resources, and sustainability; and trade and value chains. The Post-doctoral Fellow will contribute to IFC economic research reports, develop new analytical articles, working closely with staff in the Hub. Candidates should be motivated and dynamic professionals, with solid academic background in economics and analytical skills. Selected candidates will report primarily to one member of staff, with collaborations that may span several projects and staff in the Hub and the department.

Duties and accountabilities :

• Collect data for empirical analysis and manage the project databases
• Contribute to survey implementations and/or experimental work.
• Perform empirical analysis.
• Draft sections of studies, prepare syntheses, presentations, and bibliographies.
• Contribute to the organization of online and in-person events to the extent that location allows.
• Contribute to communication activities and academic outreach in France.
• Liaise regularly with staff and external associates working on the topics assigned.

Selection Criteria

• The candidate must possess, at the time of starting, a doctoral degree in Economics, with evidence of strong potential (1-2 years of relevant experience) in one of the following applied topics: development economics, environmental economics, industrial organization, trade and investment, financial economics.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with good knowledge in econometrics.
• Experience with firm-level data and micro surveys. Experience with firm-level RCTs and LLMs and related machine learning tools would be an advantage.
• Excellent command of Stata and other statistical software, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, is essential. Coding skills in Python or R is an advantage.
• Excellent drafting and presentation skills in English.
• Fluency in French is an advantage. Knowledge of the academic landscape in France is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Intellectual curiosity, creativity, and ability to connect seemingly separate narratives.
• Communication and Team Skills: High level of personal and professional integrity. Self-starter. Strong ability to function well in a multi-cultural environment and working in teams.
• Flexibility, responsiveness, and ability to manage multiple activities to tight deadlines.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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