Economics Associate (Base in Beijing)

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Posted on 10 Sep

Experience

3 - 5 Years

Education

Bachelor of Arts(Economics)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The Economics Department is looking to hire an economist for its research and development impact pillar to provide analytical support to our operational teams and our members.

Responsibilities:
Carry out high-quality research and analysis, including economic analysis on project impact assessment.
Contribute to preparing and publishing AIIB's flagship analytical reports.
Conduct project cost-benefit analysis or reviews, and prepare regular country and sector context updates, as requested by the project teams.
Gather relevant economic data from various sources, including government agencies, industry reports, and academic research.
Apply economic models, statistical techniques, and analytical tools to analyze the collected data; identify trends, patterns, and relationships within the data; conduct economic forecasts or projections if necessary; create compelling data visualizations, such as charts, graphs, and infographics, to help readers understand complex economic concepts and trends.
Stay up-to-date with the latest economic research and literature related to the subject matter of the report.
Collaborate with colleagues or subject matter experts for peer review and feedback to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the analysis; review and verify all calculations and assumptions.
Assist the organization of seminars, workshops, and roundtables to build up staff capacity.
Collaborate with other departments in preparing select projects.
Work closely with the Chief Economist and Manager on other tasks important to the Department.

Requirements:
An applied economist with a postgraduate degree in economics (a PhD is preferred).
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant research experience in large international organizations, universities, research institutions, think-tanks, or financial institutions.
Excellent econometric analysis and theoretical modelling skills are required.
Proficiency in common statistical software, modelling software, and data visualization, such as Stata, Python, R, MATLAB, is required.
Strong knowledge and experience in geospatial analysis and data science will be an advantage.
Experience in infrastructure project impact evaluation and structural modelling will be assessed positively.
Proficiency in oral and written English, and solid communication skills.
High sense of integrity, ethics, and accountability.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting and to adapt and work under tight deadlines.

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