Country Economist

Missions :

Minimum of a Master’s degree in economics, with five (5) years of experience.
Strong technical and operational skills.
Proven sense of initiative, results orientation, and leadership qualities, as well as effective teamwork skills.
In depth understanding of the Cameroonian economy and the broader Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) region. A strong grasp of the economic issues facing Cameroon, built from experience working on the Cameroonian economy in a different capacity. You should also understand well the other economies in the CEMAC region, and the regional issues related to a common monetary policy and regional central bank.
Strong communication and presentation skills, in English and French, including the ability to speak persuasively and to present ideas clearly and concisely with senior policy officials and a wide variety of audiences.
Strong integrative capacities; i.e., ability to situate International Development Association (IDA) activities within a coherent strategic framework.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiations skills and ability to work flexibly, creatively and to multitask as the need arises.
Strong commitment towards team work and knowledge sharing, especially across the WBG.
Familiarity with econometric software such as E-Views, STATA or other statistical packages and MS Office programs, including Excel, is essential.