Fiscal Economist (ET Consultant) Internship Opportunity at the World Bank – Washington, DC

The Economic Policies Global Practice (EP) offers a Fiscal Economist (ET Consultant) Internship Opportunity in its Fiscal Policy unit (EMFTX) in Washington, D.C., USA, focusing on fiscal policy, sustainable growth, and managing fiscal data for Public Finance Reviews, analytics, and innovation, with reporting to the EMFTX Global Unit Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Extended Term Consultant is expected to contribute to or lead work in the following areas:

• Provide advice and support to country teams on expenditure and revenue data and policy issues, including fiscal policy/climate nexus, in the context of Public Finance Reviews (PFRs) Development Policy Operations (DPOs), and related analytics.
• Further develop and enhance the unit’s Boost Program and Public Finance Review platform, including the preparation and update of guidance notes, databases, and tools expanding both country coverage, integration of revenue data, collaborate on cross GP efforts (education, climate, etc.), support with data collection for fiscal resilience program and consistency with Augmented Global Fiscal Survey to create a global database in support of PFRs and country economists.
• Collect, analyze, and manage fiscal data in support of Public Finance Reviews and develop, maintain, and share fiscal policy tools with MTI country economists.
• Contribute to applied fiscal policy and macroeconomic research on the quality of public expenditure, domestic resource mobilization, and climate.
• Other tasks, including operational cross-support for country work.

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Selection Criteria for Fiscal Economist (ET Consultant)

An advanced degree (MA/MS) in economics or a closely related discipline with a focus on international development, is preferred.

• At least 5 years of experience working with budgetary and other fiscal data, using a range of database and econometric software and applying advanced analytics skills to build and enable data analytics solutions.
• In-depth knowledge and significant exposure working with BOOST for collecting and analyzing fiscal data.
• Strong analytical background with the ability to do high-level research, analyses, diagnoses, and propose solutions to complex problems.
• Experience working on PERs/PFRs is highly preferred.
• Excellent English writing and speaking skills in a concise, well-structured style and proficiency in at least one language between Spanish or French to engage in extensive BOOST portfolios in regions requiring such proficiency.
• Ability to interpret and curate raw data and proficiency in Excel and STATA.
• Strong communication skills to write and express complex economic ideas to different audiences, including the general public.
• Creativity, initiative, and ability to work in teams.
• Commitment to high-quality products and respect for deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure, work flexibly on various assignments, adjust to changing needs, and prioritize evolving tasks.

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