Economist, Manila

Closing date: 19 Oct 2011 , 5:00 p.m. (1700 Manila Time, 0900 GMT)

Job Purpose:

Join economic research teams preparing macroeconomic analytical work on policy-relevant issues of strategic interest to Asian Development Bank (ADB) and its member countries. Undertake collaborative empirical research on international trade with specialists within ADB and with external researchers. Contribute substantially to the preparation and dissemination of research outputs and publications, including ADB's flagship publication, the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) and its Update. Work with broad policies and objectives, working directly with clients, with supervision for unfamiliar or critical tasks.

Expected Outcomes:

Economic Research Work
- Pursue a research agenda in international trade, with an emphasis on econometric studies with policy-relevant implications.
- Provide analytical support in the areas of research expertise.
- Participate in teams preparing the ADO and its Update.
- Work independently and in research teams to produce high-quality research papers.
- Support Management dialogue with ADB clients on the policy implications of ERD's research work.

Knowledge Management
- Undertake collaborative research with specialists in a global network of knowledge institutions and within other ADB knowledge departments.
- Contribute to the dissemination of the ADO and its Update.
- Participate in and contribute to relevant internal and external training and conferences and other activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building.

Staff Supervision
- Provide leadership and support to reporting staff.
- Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
- Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff.

Educational Requirements:

• Master's Degree, or equivalent, in Economics or related fields. University degree in Economics, combined with specialized experience in similar organization/s, may be considered in lieu of a Master's degree.

Relevant Experience And Other Requirements:

- At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in economic research.
- Evidence of high quality research output and track record of high quality publications in international peer-reviewed professional journals, preferably in the field of empirical research on international trade.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual skills in economics.
- Familiarity with international trade databases and the management of large trade datasets.
- Demonstrated expertise in economic research and development in developing countries.
- Good understanding of ADB's institutional context, strategies, priorities, and objectives.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Good interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of ADB stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
- International experience working in several countries

Core Competencies:

Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Regularly shares knowledge on new international best practice trends in comparator situations
• Proactively applies relevant international best practices to own work
• Convinces others to adopt international best practice by explaining the situational relevance and benefits

Client Orientation

• Helps colleagues work effectively with clients in different contexts and from diverse backgrounds and country situations
• Adapts own approach and style when interacting with clients, as opposed to requiring them to adapt
• Draws upon international best practice in exploring solutions with clients
• Confirms the clients' understanding and agreement before progressing

Achieving Results and Problem Solving

• Draws on own and others' multi-country experience to identify viable courses of action when conducting analyses
• Helps internal and external clients achieve quality results beyond presenting problems and precedent
• Highlights possible solutions for project issues based onrelevant multi-country and/or multi-client experience
• Regularly contributes insights and experiences to colleagues in the Division to help them achieve quality results
• Overcomes unexpected difficulties and challenges to produce desired outcomes

Working Together

• Maintains collaborative relationships within the Department
• Works effectively with diverse colleagues in own and other Divisions and Departments
• Flexibly alters positions and adjusts previously stated points of view to support the group consensus
• Follows through on team priorities in the absence of a team leader

Communication and Knowledge Sharing

• Checks the audience's level of understanding and awareness of required follow up actions
• Consistently seeks and addresses feedback on own performance
• Creates knowledge products endorsed for wider distribution based on lessons and multi-country experience
• Independently amends and clarifies messages and documents

Innovation and Change

• Actively supports work improvement and/or organizational change by work and deed
• Develops and adopts change plans to support Division initiatives on which one works
• Considers current and future client needs in proposing ideas
• Vocalizes early support for change
• Recommends inputs to new policies, systems and processes in immediate work area

Immediate Reporting Relationships / Other Information:

Supervisor: Assistant Chief Economist, ERMF
- The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:

o Administrative Staff

o National Staff

Women are encouraged to apply.