Senior Agriculture Economist

4 weeks ago

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

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Agriculture Economist to join our team at the World Bank Group. As a key member of our Agriculture and Food Global Practice, you will play a critical role in shaping our work on agricultural development and food security in Africa.

About the Role

The Senior Agriculture Economist will be responsible for leading and supporting analytical and advisory service activities, as well as complex operations, to support our clients' development goals. You will work closely with our clients, including governments and private sector partners, to identify and address key challenges in the agriculture sector.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead or co-lead sophisticated analytical and advisory service activities to support overall business development and inform reforms.
  • Lead, co-lead, or serve as team member of complex operations, assuring quality in all stages of the projects and other financial instruments.
  • Analyze, review, and process operational documents related to lending preparation and coordinating across WBG teams.
  • Participate in the countries' strategic dialogue and represent the agriculture sector and provide contributions as needed.
  • Support the effective and practical dissemination of knowledge products as well as potential knowledge exchanges.
  • Engage with Country counterparts on the agriculture engagements and identify opportunities for future priority engagement.
  • Provide inputs on country and sectoral briefs, policy notes, strategy documents, and cross-cutting think pieces.
  • Support the Unit's work program as portfolio quality lead.
  • Contribute to the regional and global knowledge agenda.
  • Represent the World Bank and SAEA2 at events with sectoral focus.
  • Mentor, guide, and support junior staff in the Unit.
Requirements
  • Master's or PhD degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agribusiness, or a relevant development discipline.
  • At least 8 years of proven and relevant professional experience related to agriculture economics or macroeconomics, agribusiness, finance, climate studies, and other disciplines related to food systems.
  • Relevant, proven operational experience in the area of agricultural and rural development that demonstrates cross-country/global expertise and client-facing skills.
  • Strong analytical skills in the range of issues of relevance to agriculture and food systems.
  • Recognized substantive leadership in one or more of the strategic/technical areas noted above.
  • Familiarity with the institutional context of AFE regional agricultural development and World Bank operations in Africa will be an advantage.
  • Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and team skills with the ability to find balanced, pragmatic, and implementable solutions also in a multi-disciplinary context.
  • High level of energy, ability to work under pressure, and willingness to travel and work under challenging conditions.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to present complex issues to World Bank management and senior government representatives, as well as to non-specialist audiences.
  • Willingness and ability to travel.
About the World Bank Group

The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. We are a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, 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.

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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