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Description
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) provides solutions to development challenges in 26 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, partnering with governments, companies and civil society organizations.
The IDB lends money and provides grants. It also offers research, advice and technical assistance to improve key areas like education, poverty reduction and agriculture. Our clients range from central governments to city authorities and small businesses.
The Bank also seeks to take a lead role on cross-border issues like trade, infrastructure and energy.
Position Overview:
The Research Department of the IDB seeks candidates for the following positions:
Up to 3 Ph.D. Economists specialized in natural resources, agriculture and environmental issues to form part of a team with a mission to influence country policies and IDB loan programs in these areas.
Responsibilities:
- The production of high-quality research for publication in refereed journals
- Writing for the Bank's publications
- Providing the Bank with analysis and communication of policy issues.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D.
- A policy-oriented research agenda on the issues detailed above
- Fluency in English, Spanish or Portuguese
- Relevant policymaking experience, versatility and flexibility to do research on a variety of topics and to work in groups are valuable assets for all applicants.
Compensation: The IDB Research Department offers an outstanding research environment along with a competitive salary and benefits.
Application Deadline: March 15 2009
To Apply:
Interested candidates should apply through the IDB Human Resources Department according to the following steps:
- Visit the following website.
- Look for the posting number: 08/154
- Create your profile, complete and submit all the information required. If you have previously applied to another posting at the IDB you will be able to update all your information.
Some members of the selection panel will begin to interview candidates at the 2009 ASSA Meetings to be held in San Francisco, California scheduled for January 3-5.
Candidates who wish to be considered for interview at ASSA should register at the IDB Human Resources Website preferably 2 weeks prior to the meetings.
JEL Classification(s): Q, Z