Economist

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference in the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Economist is assigned to the Economic Research and Development Impact Department (ERDI). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.

You will report to a Director and will oversee junior team members.

This batch recruitment for ADB's Economist Job Family aims to select candidates for current vacancies. Successful candidates who pass the selection process but are not hired for any of the current vacancies will be included in our Economist Candidates pipeline to be considered for vacancies in ERDI and across the Bank.

Your Role

As an Economist, you will undertake research work on policy-relevant issues of strategic interest to ADB Management and its developing member countries (DMCs). You will contribute to the publication and sharing of research, prepare analysis to support decision making by ADB and its member governments, and provide analytical support to ADB management and operations.

You will:

Economic Research and Operational Support

• Conduct applied and policy-relevant research on issues in development, macroeconomics, microeconomics, or international economics, focusing on empirical studies aligned with the department's research priorities.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of research and publications, including ADB's flagship publications, thematic reports, policy briefs, working papers, and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in teams preparing ADB flagship publications and other projects.
• Help deliver internal and external training programs for ADB staff and government officials.
• Support the design, implementation, and administration of technical assistance projects for DMCs on empirically rigorous policy analysis across a broad range of areas.

Knowledge Sharing

• Contribute substantially to the dissemination of ADB knowledge outputs and publications, ensuring clear, policy-relevant messaging for internal and external audiences.
• Support ERDI's capacity building agenda through collaborative research, sharing, networking, and knowledge sharing with global knowledge institutions and across ADB's knowledge and operations departments.
• Contribute to internal and external training programs, conferences and knowledge events to support advocacy, distribution, and knowledge sharing.

Staff Supervision

• Provide leadership and support to reporting staff and ensure the quality of their work.
• Manage the performance of teams and individuals by providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance and ensure their ongoing learning and development.

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