The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is seeking to recruit a national from its Member Countries to fill the position of Economist in the Economics Department. The successful candidate will be based at CDB’s headquarters in St. Michael, Barbados.
CDB is a regional multilateral development bank which was established in October 1969 to contribute to the harmonious economic growth and development of the member countries in the Caribbean Region and to promote economic cooperation and integration among them, having special and urgent regard to the needs of the less-developed members of the Region. CDB began operations in January 1970 and has become a leading catalyst for providing development financing, technical assistance and policy advice to its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) for the reduction of poverty.
The Role
Reporting to a Chief Economist, the Economist continuously monitors economic, social and political developments affecting or involving the Bank’s BMCs for which he/she is responsible.
In addition, the Economist analyses such developments and provides a continuing flow of reports, opinion and advice on the optimal allocation and use of resources (including finance and technical assistance) to address development and economic management issues from the points of view of both the Bank and the BMCs.
The Economist is also responsible for economic research and related activities aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Bank’s operations and interventions in its
BMCs. This involves identifying, initiating, undertaking, executing and/or commissioning of studies on priority areas of economic research and the dissemination of research output. The incumbent must be responsive to the needs of the Bank’s staff and its clients and contribute to the design, organisation and delivery of appropriate training programmes as directed.
The Candidate
1. Eligible candidates should have a first degree in Economics augmented by appropriate masters degree in one or more economic fields relevant to development. A strong quantitative background will be required.
2. Candidates should have at least four (4) years’ post masters degree working experience as a professional economist.
3. Candidates should have experience in the use of quantitative techniques in statistical and economic analysis.
4. The successful candidate must be willing to live and work in Barbados.
Compensation
An attractive compensation package commensurate with these responsibilities and which responds to market demands is being offered.
Applications
Applications should be completed online in English at the Bank’s career page. Full details of the job description and general information about the Caribbean Development Bank may be obtained from the Bank’s website at http://www.caribank.org.
