Associate Economics Analyst - Asian Development Bank - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Associate Economics Analyst will assist in updating ARRM’s economic database, provide statistical and analytical support, carry out economic, thematic and sector analysis work. S/he will be responsible for monitoring of socio-economic trends and government policy announcements; country performance assessment exercise; preparing research papers, monitoring of ADB results framework on country and sector level, technical notes, presentations and speeches, and providing technical support and assistance for workshops and conferences; liaising with key government agencies, the research community and media and translation of economic reports.

While the position advertised is for the Armenia Resident Mission (ARRM), ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside the Resident Mission at the discretion of Management.

The Associate Economics Analyst will be directly reporting to the Senior Country Coordination Officer (SCCO) and/ or Designated Professional Staff (PS).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Economic Analysis and Forecasting:
- Assist in economic and sector work, including the preparation of notes on socio-economic trends and government policy announcements, decrees and decisions and relevant facts and figures reported in local and selected international media;
- Conduct economic research, prepare research reports and technical notes, by compiling, assimilating and analyzing and surveying relevant literature and data, and where necessary by carrying out statistical analysis and graphic presentations;
- Prepare presentation materials including PowerPoint slides, graphs and charts and assist in preparation of resident mission (RM) reports (e.g. Quarterly Economic Bulletin, Weekly News Highlights) and publications;
- Maintain economic database and prepare economic datasheets as and when needed;
- Maintain good public relations with government agencies, the research community and local media;
- Develop and maintain relations with economists, other experts and institutions;
- Assist in translation of economic reports;
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Country Coordination Officer or immediate supervisor or specialist.

Economic and ADB Results Framework Monitoring:
- Contribute to the efficient monitoring of country’s economy and country profiles;
- Assist in monitoring and analyzing economic, political and sector policy developments and maintain and update a comprehensive database on the economy of Armenia.

Programming:
- Provide analytical support to country programming by collecting data, verifying their validity, preparing background information and reviewing the accuracy of data;
- Assist in drafting country performance assessment, obtain relevant materials on sector policy developments.

Technical Assistance:
- Supports implementation of assigned TAs by providing administrative support in the recruitment of consultants, organizing tripartite meetings and preparing relevant correspondence.

Client Orientation:
- See colleagues and other departments as clients as well as external contacts;
- Speak and act with respect towards clients;
- Make changes to help clients when their needs change.

Achieving Results:
- Manage time to ensure work is completed within deadlines and targets;
- Prioritize to ensure important deadlines are met;
- Manage obstacles to getting work done.

Working Together:
- Regularly assist others in their work;
- Build and maintain supportive and cooperative relationships with other colleagues in the team;
- Complement the work of other team members.

Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
- Learn new things and keep knowledge and skills up to date;
- Volunteer for training and development;
- Explain new methods of work to colleagues and voluntarily share useful information.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree preferably in Economics or Finance, advanced level is preferred; ME/MS desirable;
- Background in applied economic theory and policy work;
- Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level;
- At least 5 year relevant experience, of which two full years in the area of statistical analysis and/ or economic research;
- Familiarity with economic and social issues in host country;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English language;
- Strong interpersonal competence skills; ability to work independently;
- Good computer skills are essential, especially in the use of MS Word and Excel;
- Knowledge of statistical and econometrical software is an advantage;
- Econometric skills is an advantage;
- Familiarity with local languages and institutions;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to recognize and correct things that are wrong;
- Ability to answer all routine queries and questions.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Local remuneration package.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants should quote Ref. No. EXT-AS-09-002-ARRM and job title and submit their CV to:
Mr. Areg Barseghyan
Sr. Country Coordination Officer
Asian Development Bank – Armenia Resident Mission (ARRM)
26/1 Vazgen Sargsyan Street
Erebuni Plaza Business Center
Offices 413-416 Yerevan 0010
Republic of Armenia.
Tel: +(374 10) 54 63 70; 54 63 71; 54 63 72; 54 63 73
Fax: +(374 10) 54 63 74
Email: abarseghyan@adb.org .
An electronic application form is available at http://www.adb.org/Employment/appform.asp.
Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.