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Asian Development Bank

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Your Role
Work independently or as part of a team to deliver research work on policy-relevant issues of strategic interest to ADB Management and its developing members. You will contribute to the publication and sharing of research, prepare analysis to support decision making by ADB and its member governments, and provide technical support to ADB operations.

Economic Research and Operational Support

Undertake applied and policy-relevant research on issues in development, macroeconomics, microeconomics, or international economics, focusing on empirical studies on the department's current research priorities, which include economic integration; poverty and inequality; digital economy; macro and financial stability; climate change and sustainable development; and skills and the future of work.

Contribute to the design and implementation of research and publications, including ADB's flagship publications, thematic reports, policy briefs, working papers, and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Coordinate the internal review and provide substantive advice and comments on the economic rationale and quality of economic analysis in ADB's country strategies and programs; contribute to sector-specific policy and related documents.

Participate in teams preparing ADB flagship publications and other projects.

Help deliver internal and external training programs for ADB staff and government officials.

Support the design, implementation, and administration of technical assistance projects for DMCs on empirically rigorous policy analysis across a broad range of areas.

Knowledge Sharing

Contribute substantially to the dissemination of ADB knowledge outputs and publications.

Support the capacity building work of ERDI by undertaking collaborative research, dissemination, networking, and capacity building activities with specialists across a global network of knowledge institutions and with other ADB knowledge and operations departments.

Contribute to relevant internal and external training and conferences, and other activities for advocacy, dissemination, and knowledge building.

Staff Management

Provide leadership and support to reporting staff and ensure the quality of their work.

Manage the performance of teams and individuals, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance, and ensure their on-going learning and development.

Qualifications

PhD in Economics or related fields, with a background in empirical analysis and policy-focused research.

At least 6 years of relevant professional experience is required with demonstrated experience conducting independent research, including international experience working in several countries.

Evidence of high-quality research output and record of publications in international peer-reviewed professional journals.

Technical knowledge, analytical, and conceptual skills in economics.

Understanding of ADB or similar multilateral development bank's institutional context, strategies, priorities, and objectives.

Written and verbal proficiency in English.