التقديم مغلق
Manager, Development Policy Research Division
تاريخ الاعلان: قبل 9 سنة | تاريخ الانتهاء: 7 سنة
الوصف الوظيفي
[LEFT]Role Purpose:
To provide the leadership, direction and coordination of activities for the Development Policy Research Division. Supervise the day-to-day research activities, ensuring the Division achieves its results and that it fully contributes to the achievement of the Economic Research and Policy Department goals.
Key Accountabilities and Activities:
Strategic Implementation and Operational Management
Participate in the development of the Department strategy, budget and business planning processes
Create and implement actionable Division’s short to medium term operational plans and budgets with operational KPIs linked to the Department strategy
Co-ordinate the Division’s activities so that it effectively utilises its resources, manages its priorities, and is able to be both responsive and proactive
Manage, monitor and evaluate the Division’s on-going performance and quality of its outputs and services, identifying and initiating actions for improvement and innovation.
Research Development
Develop research agenda to feed into the work program of the Department
Produce new knowledge to address critical issues facing the Bank and member countries in key economic sectors and themes
Identify and contribute in developing the criterion for choice in determining IDB responses to promoting key pillars of IDB Group Strategy
Manage economic research and analytical work related to cross-cutting economic issues and poverty reduction to identify constraints to growth and to comprehensive/inclusive human development
Initiate and oversee research in the field of development activities relevant to the mandate of IDB and apply the findings to the IDB context
Develop and distil analytical insights and best practices in key reports relevant to the activities of the Bank
Collaborate with relevant Departments in policy review and in preparing high-level reports and documents such as Member Country Partnership Strategies.
Events and Flagship Publications
Supervise and lead the initialization, conceptualization, and preparation of flagship publications including the Annual Report, Occasional Paper etc.
Organize the IDB Annual Symposium as well as associated Expert Group Meetings
Organize Economic Lecture series
Coordinate with relevant departments and inte
ational institutions, economic research and analytical work related to development activities of the Bank
Perform secretariat functions for the Policy Committee.
Relationship Management
Build and develop productive inter-Divisional working relationships within IDB Group and with exte
al partners for joint working and knowledge sharing
Proactively provide advisory services to support Management
Work closely with IRTI to promote cooperation between its researchers working on Islamic banking, finance and economics and on developmental economics to promote comprehensive human development and distributional equity
Develop a close partnership with exte
al academic and research institutions as a means of leveraging limited resources to maximize impact on knowledge generation
Identify and maintain partnership opportunities with business Departments to provide advisory policy services to member countries.
People Management
Generate commitment, motivation and enthusiasm to the Division goals, and guide Division members through periods of change or uncertainly
Provide clear direction and motivation, prioritise tasks, assign and delegate responsibility and monitor the workflow
Plan, manage and review individual performance and provide regular feedback, development and coaching, taking prompt action where necessary
Provide opportunities for the Division members to suggest, participate in and contribute to improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing initiatives
Knowledge Sharing and Innovation
Monitor operational programs and policy developments of other MDBs and member countries (as articulated through national development plans and PRSPs) and disseminate their relevance to Bank activities in the area of poverty reduction and human development
Keep abreast of development issues at the global, regional and country levels as well as the policies and programs of the major MDBs, with a view to enabling the Bank to prepare its response to the emerging challenges
Organize staff seminars, convene meetings, and promote best research practices
Represent IDB in multilateral and regional events, such as coordination and consulting meetings and conferences
Reporting and Communications
Lead the preparation of speeches, information notes, briefs, and studies for conce
ed standing committees and exte
al dissemination (i.e. standard IDB publications, conferences, and Management statements)
Communicate intended results, results achieved, performance, and lessons lea
t within the Division as well as to its Management, relevant gove
ing bodies, partners and other key stakeholders
QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:
Degree in Economics
Master with 12 years experience in similar role / level
Doctorate with 10 years work experience in similar role / level
Technical Skills & Necessary Knowledge:
Excellent knowledge of economics and policy research, as demonstrated by strong publications in leading economics and policy research jou
als.
Demonstrated skills in translating models and analysis into policy implications and advice over a wide-range of areas.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to knowledge sharing.
Substantive record of effectively leading and mentoring teams in his/her functional area carrying out economic and policy research work and realizing sought results within agreed timeframes, resources and quality.
Proven knowledge and expertise in economics
Strong analytical background with knowledge of econometrics
Excellent research writing skills.
Languages:
English is required
Arabic preferred
French preferred
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