Senior Water Economist

4 weeks ago

Delhi, Delhi, India The World Bank Full time
Job Title: Senior Water Economist

Join the World Bank Group as a Senior Water Economist and contribute to the development of water security solutions for our clients.

About the Role:

The Senior Water Economist will provide intellectual and technical leadership in water economics, helping to articulate the role of water in the economy, poverty reduction, and climate change. Key goals of the research or Advisory Services and Analytical (ASA) work undertaken by the Senior Economist will be to inform policy dialogue and design of programs and interventions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide intellectual and technical leadership through conceptualization and delivery of ASA work that will directly inform policy dialogue and water projects and bring innovation and new information to the internal and external client discourse.
  • Develop and lead analytical work (including selected high-profile/flagship studies) at country and regional level, working closely with technical specialists in the Water GP and colleagues in other parts of the Bank.
  • Identify critical knowledge gaps and recommend new ASA products to address these. Create and share technical knowledge in priority areas.
  • Help position, together with the Practice Manager and the rest of the team, the water agenda in internal and external products and spaces, including through contributions to Bank reports and documents, participation in regional events and conferences, and publications.
  • Support and/or participate in policy dialogue, especially on water economics, with government clients.
  • Participate as a team member in design and implementation of selected projects and programs.
  • Support strategy development and articulation for the SSAW1 water team and for selected clients.
  • Develop strategic partnerships with leading organizations and individuals with expertise in (water) economics and development policy.
  • Lead, contribute to and/or guide project economic and financial analysis for SSAW1 lending operations and, as appropriate, in related lending operations in other units.
  • Guide and/or assist SSAW1 team members in bringing an economic lens in the analytical work that they are conducting in the areas of water resources, irrigation, and water supply and sanitation.
  • Mentor staff in SSAW1 on analytical and operational work on economics in the water sector.
  • Contribute to economic work related to water security in SAR, the SAR Chief Economist's office, the Global Water Practice, and the Sustainable Development Practice Group.
Requirements:
  • Master's or doctoral degree in economics or related fields (e.g. political science, development economics, urban planning/economics, infrastructure economics, environmental/natural resource economics, agricultural economics, water economics).
  • At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
  • An established track record of leading high-quality research and a strong portfolio of publications. Prior experience with leading policy-relevant flagship reports is highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to conceptualize, design and supervise the implementation of major ASAs and TA activities and contribute to policy-related analysis and related dialogue.
  • Strong technical and analytical skills in a range of issues of relevance to water security.
  • Strong data, econometric, and data visualization skills, with ability to work independently and innovatively when dealing with empirical and econometric issues.
  • Experience with managing official data from India (Union and/or state-level).
  • Prior experience in and knowledge of the water sector is highly desirable.
  • Technical skills/expertise in water supply and sanitation, and/or water resources management, and/or irrigation and drainage would be a plus.
What We Offer:

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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