Economist/Senior Economist - Hoofdinhoud

Function

The International Policy Analysis Division provides economic analyses and prepares ECB/Eurosystem policy positions in four areas: (i) global economic policy issues; (ii) global financial and macro-prudential issues; (iii) policy issues related to the international monetary system; and (iv) issues related to emerging market economies, including their relevance to the global economy and the euro area, with a focus on systemically important countries in Asia and Latin America.

The successful candidate will work with the Global Economy group. He/she will work on global economic issues, with a particular focus on economic modelling of economic and financial relationships, global imbalances, trade and financial market issues. He/she will deal with horizontal economic and financial issues in the global economy and emerging market economies.

Qualifications and experience

The successful candidate must have the following knowledge and competencies:

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  Advanced university degree in economics or a related discipline; a PhD would be an asset. A research record in areas related to the Division’s fields of interest is essential and should demonstrate the candidate’s ability to conduct applied economic analysis.
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  Sound background and relevant experience in the fields of international finance and macroeconomics, and in particular with a strong expertise in economic modelling and applied econometrics.
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  Excellent command of English with proven drafting ability. A working knowledge of at least one other official language of the EU is also required.

Behavioural Competencies

The successful candidate will have the following behavioural competencies:

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  good communication skills;
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  ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff and management at all levels, both inside and outside the organisation;
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  ability to independently manage his/her workload and to support team colleagues.
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  sense of initiative and commitment;
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  conscientious attitude;
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  ability to work efficiently.
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  orientation towards analysis and delivering results;
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  ability to prioritise tasks and pay attention to detail, even when under time pressure.

Duration of contract / Closing date

Fixed-term contract (non-convertible) until 14 October 2014.

Closing date for applications: extended until 19 January 2012.

Further Information

Applications are to be made in English and submitted using our online application form. An “Applicants’ Guide” can be downloaded from the “FAQs & Help” page.

Candidates should submit a detailed curriculum vitae in addition to the standard online form.

The recruitment process may include a written exercise and a panel interview.

Further information on the ECB’s Conditions of Employment for fixed-term positions can be found at http://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb/jobs/html/index.en.html.

This position has been allocated to salary band F/G.