Islamic Development Bank

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB), a Jeddah-based international financial institution, invites applications for four positions of Senior Research Economists to join its Economic Policy and Research department in the Chief Economist Complex.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to independently conduct original research and analysis on macroeconomic and/or sector policy issues of relevance to IDB mission and mandate in the areas of development economics, international trade, financial economics, or macro and monetary economics.

Experience:
9 years of relevant experience in a similar organization with Master's degree or 7 years with PhD.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- MSc/MA or PhD in Economics from reputable university
- Sound track record of research in areas such as development economics, financial economics, international economics, or macro and monetary economics
- Proven record of independently conducting analytical and/or diagnostic work on development economic issues.
- Proven ability to independently prepare policy briefs, issues papers, research notes, current information notes on development topics.

The closing date for application is 30 December. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at ASSA meeting in Boston in January 2015