Senior Economist

4 weeks ago


Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom World Bank Group Full time
Job Title: Senior Economist

Join the World Bank Group as a Senior Economist and contribute to the development of education finance policies and strategies. As a key member of the Education Global Practice, you will work closely with government officials, development partners, and other stakeholders to promote effective education finance policies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide intellectual and technical leadership in the field of education finance.
  • Support the education finance core team and the Bank-wide community of practice in education finance.
  • Lead and/or contribute to cutting-edge global, regional, and country-specific analytical work in education finance.
  • Develop a toolkit to guide World Bank task team leaders in carrying out Public Finance Reviews (PFRs) for the Education sector.

Requirements:

  • Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in economics (with a focus on public economics) or other relevant area with a specific focus on the economics of education or education finance.
  • A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, including specific work experience gained in a Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, or an international organization.
  • Strong track record of publications (such as refereed journals) related to education finance or the economics of education.

About the World Bank Group:

The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. We work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.



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