Job Opportunity for Education Economist at World Bank Group in New Delhi, India

## Education Economist

**About the World Bank Group**

The World Bank Group is a global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the World Bank Group works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. 

**Job Location:** New Delhi, India

**Experience Required:** 5 years of relevant professional experience. 

**Job Description:**

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the World Bank’s efforts in improving access to and quality of education and skills development outcomes in the South Asia Region, with a focus on India. As an Education Economist, you will play a crucial role in:

* Contributing to economic, financial, and analytical work carried out by the team, focusing on learning recovery and emerging areas of importance in the sector.

* Devising technical and policy advice to enhance education and skills development outcomes, promoting evidence-based decision-making.

* Building synergies across sectors to leverage education and skills development for equitable and resilient growth in India.

* Reviewing and contributing inputs to documents on behalf of the sector team.

* Supporting policy dialogue and interactions with government authorities, development partners, and civil society organizations.

* Supporting the design and development of new projects, providing implementation support for clients, and monitoring project performance.

* Preparing Implementation Completion Results Reports of closed projects.

* Delivering individual tasks as assigned and leading the delivery of the work program.

* Contributing to the Human Capital Project and Learning Poverty initiatives.

* Applying global and regional best practices and lessons learned to promote education system strengthening, enhance institutional accountability, and improve inclusive access to high-quality learning and skills development.

**Selection Criteria:**

* Master’s degree in economics, education, or a relevant field.

* 5 years of relevant professional experience.

* Experience in quantitative research and analytical work in education or the social sectors.

* Demonstrated ability to think and work across sectors.

* Ability to integrate divergent viewpoints of stakeholders into coherent projects/programs/strategies.

* Strong political judgment, diplomatic acumen, and negotiating skills.

* Excellent English writing and speaking skills, with high proficiency in public speaking (a must).

* Proven ability to build and sustain key stakeholder relationships with government and other stakeholders.

* Demonstrated ability to guide clients and development partners in establishing priorities, identifying key operational issues, and developing optional solutions.

* Deep understanding of the policymaking process in India and the role of education expertise within that process.

* Ability to guide research efforts and translate technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications for country and sector strategies and discussions with clients and development partners.

* Proven ability to mentor junior and support staff.