Associate Economics and Statistics Analyst - Manila, Philippines

Development Indicators and Policy Research Division, Economics and Research Department

Closing Date: 27 September 2012 , 5:00 p.m. (1700 Manila Time, 0900 GMT)

Job Purpose:

To provide technical and administrative support in the maintenance of the statistical database system (SDBS); to prepare statistical tables for statistical publications and reports; to assist in the conduct of data analysis and economic research; and to support the administration of statistical capacity building projects in developing member countries (DMCs).

Expected Outcomes

Work independently on all or a combination of the following transactions and/or clearly defined areas, depending on the assignment/instructions from supervisors (International Staff and/or senior National Staff):

Statistics Database Management
- Maintains and updates the SDBS database and preserves its reliability by employing data gathered from official correspondence from statistical contacts in the DMCs, statistical publications, electronic databases from other international organizations and other sources.

Statistical Publication/Report Preparation

• Generates and/or constructs statistical tables and documents, as well as edits and proofreads the documents, to support the timely completion and accurate preparation of statistical publications/reports.
• Contributes in data gathering and consolidation, deriving estimates for other ADB documents and publications, reviewing reports and other papers to verify the accuracy, consistency, relevance and presentation of statistical information

Economic/Statistical Analysis

• Compiles and assimilates data from different sources into an analysis-ready format to support the efficient conduct of statistical research.
• Performs econometric/statistical analysis using various methods and statistical software.

Technical Assistance

• Assists supervisors in the administration of technical assistance (statistical capacity building projects) to ADB's DMCs.

Others

• Liaises with country desk officers, economists, consultants and other relevant stakeholders within and outside ADB.
• Performs other tasks as assigned and reflected in the incumbent’s workplan.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, or a related field

Relevant Experience And Other Requirements:

Work experience
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Technical knowledge

• Proven ability to work independently on assigned transactions, areas of analysis and research, which have well-defined scope and steps
• Able to conduct cost-benefit analysis to support decision-making
• Able to set priorities for self and junior team members
• Effective report-writing and communication skills in English and the national language (as required)
• Proficient in spreadsheets and required information technologies.

People and leadership skills
- Able to provide guidance to other AS staff on assigned area of work
- Able to liaise and work effectively with government officials within own work location and with colleagues throughout ADB
- Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.

Core Competencies:

Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Deals with routine queries and correspondence in accordance with procedures
• Proactively seeks relevant development opportunities and submits for approval
• Produces summaries and frameworks by collecting and analyzing diverse information

Client Orientation

• Adjusts style and approach to respect and serve different clients
• Conveys messages by asking questions and using different approaches
• Identifies when a client issue requires escalation
• Responds to clients without prompts or reminders from senior colleagues

Achieving Results and Problem Solving

• Proposes solutions to minimize delays and setbacks in completing work
• Reviews all task objectives and achieves core deliverables
• Uses time management and organizational skills to promptly complete work to the required standard
• Delivers beyond the stated task objectives

Working Together

• Consistently works effectively with individuals of different views, culture, nationality, gender, and age
• Consistently seeks assistance when requirements are unclear
• Provides timely updates on relevant information
• Freely shares and seeks useful knowledge and to complete work

Communication and Knowledge Sharing

• Uses effective written and oral communication in preparing documents, presentations and interactions
• Asks questions to understand how to follow up on feedback
• Locates relevant information to expedite workflow

Innovation and Change

• Adopts new policies, systems and processes in a timely fashion
• Shares ideas for how work can be completed more effectively.

Immediate Reporting Relationships / Other Information:

• Supervisor: Designated International Staff (IS) and senior National Staff (NS)

Note: Applications for current vacancies are received through the ADB Recruitment Center (ARC), a system that automates ADB's recruitment process. ARC facilitates the submission of applications, and enables applicants to check status of their applications on ADB's website. You will need to create an account before making any submissions.