Associate Economist

Purpose of Job
The Associate Economist reports to the Director of Research and contributes to the analysis of large data sets and the preparation of core OCE products, either independently or under the supervision of a senior economist. The Associate Economist is responsible for the independent management of large data sets and their analysis, including through advanced econometric techniques. He or she also provides guidance to and shares knowledge with interns and Analysts regarding the analysis of large datasets.

Background
OCE consists of a team of approximately 15 economists, analysts and assistants. It contributes to the operational, policy and strategy work of the Bank by providing intellectual leadership on economic and financial aspects of transition in the region. OCE is responsible for research on critical economic issues relevant to the transition region and EBRD operations, macroeconomic analysis in support of country work, and relations with academia. It also leads the design and implementation of large-scale surveys (such as the Enterprise Surveys, Banking Environment and Performance Surveys and Life in Transition surveys); randomised impact studies; and the production of most major external publications produced by the OCE, including the annual Transition Report.
 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Organise and manage on a day-to-day basis large datasets in OCE 
• Assist with the design and implementation of impact studies using large datasets, including building on internal micro data of the EBRD
• Contribute to the generation of key OCE products, including chapters in the Transition Report or working papers
• Assist with the analysis of large-scale datasets, including text-based data, using machine learning techniques
• Performing ad hoc assignments involving large datasets and/or machine learning techniques
   

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• At least a Master’s degree in economics or a related field;
• Experience in managing large datasets 
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including a strong knowledge of API interfaces, Python and other programming languages, as well as statistical software such as R and/or Stata
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to train junior staff;
• Familiarity with the EBRD region of operations and work or study experience in the region is helpful;
• Knowledge of one or more languages of the region is an advantage.

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