Research and Policy Principal/Lead Economist

Overview

Research and Policy Principal/Lead Economist role at Inter-American Development Bank. This is an international staff role based at our Headquarters in Washington, D.C. We offer visa and relocation support.

What you'll do

• Analyze macroeconomic trends and develop policy recommendations on fiscal, monetary, exchange rate, and structural issues.
• Contribute to countries' macroeconomic monitoring and assessments and to policy dialogue with authorities when necessary.
• Advise government counterparts and institutional leadership on macroeconomic policy design and implementation.
• Conduct high-quality, policy-relevant research on macroeconomic issues including growth, inflation, debt sustainability, and external vulnerabilities.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and institutional reports.
• Lead thematic studies and flagship publications that inform regional and global policy debates.
• Build and maintain relationships with central banks, ministries of finance, international organizations, and academic institutions.
• Represent the institution in high-level policy forums, conferences, and working groups.
• Mentor junior economists and contribute to internal training programs.
• Support capacity-building initiatives in member countries through workshops, technical assistance, and collaborative research.
• Develop and refine analytical tools and frameworks for macroeconomic policy assessment.
• Stay abreast of global economic developments and integrate cutting-edge methodologies into policy work.

What you\'ll need

• Education: Ph.D. in Economics required.
• Experience: At least 7 years of relevant professional experience. Preference will be given to individuals who combine a strong academic profile with an interest and experience in policy and who have worked on topics relevant to development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.
• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

What we offer

• A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.
• Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave.
• Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
• Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.
• We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
• Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
• Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.
• Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance
• Industries: International Trade and Development

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