Country Economist

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor Colombia's macroeconomic developments, identifying key risks and opportunities.
• Lead research for Country Diagnostic for Impact (CDI), Country Engagement Notes, and Country Strategy.
• Participate in policy dialogue with counterparts such as the Central Bank and Ministry of Finance.
• Generate analytical and policy-relevant knowledge to identify growth solutions for the country and region.
• Lead the country-level research agenda and deliver high-impact, publishable work.
• Provide strategic and analytical inputs for programming dialogues and ensure alignment with the Country Strategy.
• Review the viability and alignment of lending operations and technical cooperation with program priorities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or master's degree in economics or a closely related field.
• Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience in economic research, monitoring, econometrics, or fiscal sustainability.
• Proven knowledge of standard debt analysis techniques, balance of payments, and sustainability analysis.
• Proficiency in econometrics software such as STATA, R, or MATLAB.
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish.
• Citizenship of an IDB member country.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the IDB or other multilateral development organizations.
• Experience with policy issues and development problems specific to Latin American and Caribbean countries.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.
• Generous leave policy including 24 days of paid time off, 8 personal days, and gender-neutral parental leave.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage for employees and dependents.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Professional development support including mentoring, training, and language classes.
• Relocation and visa assistance where applicable.

About the Company

The IDB Group is a community of diverse and passionate people working to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean through inclusive, collaborative, and agile development solutions.