The World Bank recruit: 2 economists
In the country office in Niamey, Niger and Bamako, Mali
2 years – Local appointment
The Africa Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Department (AFTP4) is seeking to locally recruit a highly qualified candidate for the position of Economist in the Bamako (Mali) and Niamey (Niger) offices.  He/she will work closely with the Country Manager and the Country Director and interact with other members of the country team and Washington DC.
The Africa Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Group plays a key role in implementing the Africa Action Plan.  It has particularly significant responsibilities in strengthening efforts to: assure shared growth; build sustainable and effective institutions; and deepen results orientation.  The AFTP4 unit comprises about 37 staff working on West African countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Togo). 
The Economist will provide support to the Bank team and Country Office to implement the Bank’s Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) for  the country, with particular focus on the macroeconomic policy dialogue, analysis of core macroeconomic trends, and support for economic management capacity development.
Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate for this position should have demonstrated superior technical skills on analysis of economic growth including micro foundations of growth as well as macroeconomic analysis covering both fiscal and monetary policies.  The incumbent needs to be able to interact effectively with clients, Bank teams and managers, and international partners to find practical solutions to problems, and to facilitate quick results on the ground.  Advanced degree in Economics or a related field (Masters, Ph. D. or equivalent) with substantial experience (minimum of five (05) years) in dealing with fiscal policy, macroeconomic management and governance issues.
Applications must be submitted electronically at www.worldbank.org/careers (Ref:  100005 for Niger and Ref: 100007 for Mali). The closing date for receipt of applications is February 10th, 2010.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.