Economics Analyst

The Economics Analyst supports economic research and data science work within the Macroeconomics Research Division, including quantitative analysis, economic database management, and preparation of flagship publications such as the Asian Development Outlook. The role also involves technical assistance processing and administration, data management, and supporting divisional budget and staff learning programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to the preparation and dissemination of economic research including the Asian Development Outlook (ADO), TA-funded research projects, and ad hoc economic studies.
• Support economic data analysis work using a variety of approaches, from traditional econometrics to data science, and provide research assistance with advanced analytics (descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive), machine learning, textual analysis, data wrangling and mining, big data and cloud computing.
• Pursue directed research work, including data collection, database management, statistical analysis, and data presentation; review and synthesize related economic literature; and provide clear, logical presentations of ideas and empirical results.
• Assist with the preparation of supporting materials for various briefing notes for Management and data requests from other departments.
• Support the preparation of ADO global and regional outlook chapter, analytical chapter, and country chapters.
• Provide technical and administrative support in planning, processing, and implementing research and development and advisory TA projects from conceptualization to completion, by assisting with drafting concept papers and TA reports; assisting with preparation of cost estimates; selecting/evaluating consultants; regularly monitoring TA budgets; arranging conferences and workshops under the TA; communicating and liaising with consultants, cooperating agencies, and other ADB departments/offices; assisting the processing of TA study outputs for publication; and preparing TA completion reports as may be assigned.
• Maintain computer-based information systems and programs for analysis and modeling by determining information requirements and data sources, coordinating with users, and generating output reports.
• Assist in the preparation of the divisional budget, and in developing and organizing staff learning programs.
• Perform other assignments as may be assigned by supervisor and reflected in your work plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, or Data Science preferably with advanced training in econometrics with relevant training.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in quantitative analysis, data management, economic research and data science, and preferably with demonstrated economic research writing ability.
• Knowledge and understanding of economics and economic data, economic policy issues, and development trends in the region.
• Knowledge and understanding of applied statistical/econometric techniques, data science, and other related analytical tools.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets, statistical/econometric software (particularly Stata/Eviews and Matlab), database applications, and knowledge in implementing automated routines.
• Knowledge of Python, R, Stata, APIs, and other business intelligence and analytical tools an advantage.
• High level of analytical and conceptual skills.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.

Skills

• Econometric Analysis
• Quantitative Analysis
• Economic Research
• Data Management
• Economic Policy Analysis
• Applied Statistical Techniques
• Data Science
• STATA
• EViews
• Matlab
• Excel Spreadsheets Proficiency
• Database Applications Knowledge
• Automated Routine Implementation
• Python
• API Integration
• Business intelligence tools
• Economic Data Analysis
• Research Writing

Languages

English