JOB VACANCY THE WORLD BANK

JOB VACANCY

THE WORLD BANK

The World Bank Office in Jakarta is recruiting 2 persons for the position of:

Research Analyst

Job #091164

The applicants should posses the following characteristics:

1. Minimum Education: MA/MS (Economics/Finance) or equivalent combination of education and experience)
2. Minimum years of relevant experience: 2 years
3. Sound understanding of and specialized experience in applying computer languages and software packages used for economic/financial research and analysis
4. Demonstrated ability to apply software programs for economic analysis and database management, highly proficient in using Stata for large survey data sets including panel data linking and manipulation
5. Basic knowledge of econometrics and statistical analysis techniques and of related principles underlying Bank economic work.
6. Basic ability to interpret and present statistical information
7. Familiarity with key education sector issues and poverty analysis
8. Good knowledge of the principal source and retrieval systems of economic and social development data.
9. Strong analytical and conceptual skills
10. Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, and adjust to and prioritize a variety of complex evolving tasks.
11. Ability to effectively provide professional support to senior staff.
12. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment
13. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relations within and outside the Bank, and to promote collaboration within the team to meet unit objectives
14. Proficient in both English and Bahasa Indonesia

This locally hired appointment shall be for a period of 2 years coterminous contract. Complete job description and how to apply are available at our website: www.worldbank.org/id

Application should be submitted no later than 20 July 2009. Late submissions will not be considered; applications through email and phone inquiries will not be accepted.