Economist Senior Leader for Trade and Development

5 days ago


Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia World Bank Group Full time
About Us

The World Bank Group is a global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity.

Our Mission

We work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

Job DescriptionSenior Trade Economist

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Senior Trade Economist for Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The role will lead the trade, competitiveness, and logistics program in Indonesia and Timor-Leste, as part of the broader structural reform agenda.

You will report to the MTI Practice Manager, leading the engagement with government and non-government stakeholders, including the Ministry of Trade, Ministry of National Development Planning, and the Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs.

The priority areas include non-tariff measures, services competitiveness, industrial policies, logistics performance, and green competitiveness. In FY26, there will be opportunities to reframe the engagement in line with the priorities of the new administration.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the trade, competitiveness, and logistics program in Indonesia and Timor-Leste
  • Engage with government and non-government stakeholders
  • Foster dialogue with key economic agencies

This is a high-profile position within the Indonesia country team, with great visibility within the region and across the Bank.

Selection Criteria
  1. Minimum of a Master's degree in Economics with eight years of relevant professional experience
  2. Strong technical skills on macro-fiscal and growth issues
  3. Strong operational and policy dialogue skills
  4. Strong integrative skills
  5. Proven sense of initiative, results orientation, collaboration, and leadership qualities
  6. Strong communication skills
Benefits

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life, and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave.



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